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The Arts : University Of Maine Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, School Of Performing Arts

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This publication features stories of exceptional art, music, theatre, and dance students and alumni. It also introduces our world-class facilities — from Hauck Auditorium and Minsky Recital Hall, where music, theatre and dance students perform, to the Wyeth Family Studio Art Center, which houses beautiful painting and drawing studios, as well as our state-of-the-art printmaking studio. Also represented are student arts organizations and ensembles that perform on campus and tour locally, nationally and internationally.

School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The musical touring version of James and the Giant Peach is adapted directly from Roald Dahl's classic children's book. This project blends two areas that hold much interest for our current students, musical theater, and children centered theater. This show will incorporate song, dance, puppetry, and intricate costumes.

University Of Maine Symphonic Band With Guest Conductor Dr. Nicholas Williams, University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The University of Maine Symphonic Band has invited Dr. Nicholas Williams to be a guest conductor and clinician for the University of Maine Symphonic Band and our guest band from Hampden Academy; both bands will perform on the December 8th concert at the CCA. Our guest conductor will also give a performance clinic for the Old Town High School Band while in our region.

Astonishing: The Songs And Stories Of Broadway's Best, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Each year the University of Maine School of Performing Arts presents a completely student-organized fundraiser pops concert in the Collins Center for the Arts. The project serves three purposes - to raise funds that will support the outreach programs of the SPA, to raise awareness of the SPA offerings throughout the community and state, and to provide students with the opportunity to organize, produce, direct, and perform in a professional-quality show in a renowned concert hall. This year's production, Astonishing! The Songs and Stories of Broadway's Best features over fifty students, faculty, and alumni on stage performing in a pops …

Urinetown: The Musical, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Urinetown is a satirical comedy musical that pokes fun at politics, greed, musical theater, and even its own name. It takes place in a world where water is so scarce that you have to pay to pee, and the rates keep going up. It opened on Broadway in 2001 and was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won three. UMaine's production of Urinetown will feature over 60 students, faculty, staff, and guest artists, and will take place in Hauck auditorium for seven performances.

Richard Hsu With The Silver Duo, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Violinist Richard Hsu is an active soloist and chamber musician. Richard has performed with Orchestra of St. Luke's, Clarion Society, Early Music New York, New York State Baroque Ensemble, American Classical Orchestra, and Concert Royal. He was formerly Associate Concertmaster with the Moscow Ballet at Spoleto Festival USA. He holds a performer diploma and bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from the Indiana University School of Music. He furthered his studies at Manhattan School of Music. Richard has recently performed recitals with pianist Anastasia Antonacos at Burnt Cove Church in Stonington. He has also collaborated with cellist Noreen Silver and pianist …

Transient Canvas / Sci Region 1 Conference, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The School of Performing Arts' Music Division will be hosting the Society of Composers Region 1 (New England) conference this October 22-24. There will be several concerts of the music of visiting guest composers, performers and of Umaine Faculty. We also will be hosting, as guest artists for one concert within the festival: a clarinet and percussion duo from Boston, Transient Canvas.

The Society of Composers, Inc. is a national organization that sponsors events across the country. UMaine's Region 1 Conference will focus on New England composers. We expect to have 4-5 concerts of a combination of visiting musicians and …

Maine, Volume 82, Number 1, Spring 2001, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Contents:

When Humans Pressure the Environment: UMaine researchers try to understand human dimensions of environmental change --- Inspirational Maestro: Director of UMaine's University Singers, Dennis Cox --- When Students Give Up Hope: UMaine and colleges around the country see an increasing awareness of student suicide --- Work Meets Play at Resort Sports Network: Entrepreneur Rory Strunk '85 combines his passions of skiing and the media --- Linking Retirees to a University Community: Dirigo Pines comes to Orono --- A Long and Distinguished Record of Service: Retired Ambassador Chester Norris '51

Maine, Volume 78, Number 1, Winter/Spring 1997, University Of Maine General Alumni Association

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Contents:

Searching for the Lost Canada Road: A Look at the Impressive Research of Graduate Student Barry Rodrigue --- Digging Out the Truth Makes Her a Target: Jan Vertefeuille's '88 Dedication to Investigative Journalism Earned Her a Pulitzer Prize Nomination --- Putting the Art Back Into Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Bernard Lown '42 --- Bubblegum, Popcorn, and Alligators in Elevators: Songwriter Rick Charette '70 on Why Kids Love His Music

Maine, Volume 77, Number 1, Winter 1996, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

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Contents:

Maine's Master Jazzman, A Profile of Professor Karel Lidral and His UMaine Jazz Ensemble --- Hautala's Horror: A Look at Class of '70 Horror Writer Rick Hautala --- What Are Grades Worth? It's Up in the Air --- In the Penalty Box, Will UMaine's Self-Imposed Sanctions Be Enough to Satisfy the NCAA?

Real' Blues Artists Get It On For The Folks At The Festival, Diane Genthner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

To the average music aficionado, the term 'blues' probably conjures up riffs of Eric Clapton or Duane Allman, or the gut-wrenching wails of the late Janis Joplin. These people are all dynamos of the blues genre, but they owe their styles to study of basic blues roots. Their heroes most often be [sic] Robert Johnson, Elmore James, or Billie Holliday.

Maine Alumnus, Volume 40, Number 7, April 1959, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

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Contents:

Mrs. Frances Emery-Waterhouse Seeks A Maine Song --- Hugh Chisolm Receives Pulp, Paper Honor Award --- Leonard W. Bowles '55 work on new instrument to study heart ailments --- Alumni Job Opportunities