Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine

09/16/2026

Applications for the Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine are live. Visit usm.maine.edu/music for application and audition information.

📅 Audition dates are:
Friday, January 29, 2027*
Friday, February 12, 2027*
Friday, February 26, 2027*
Friday, March 12, 2027*
Friday, April 9, 2027

*Music Talent Scholarship eligible dates.

09/15/2026

We're thrilled and chilled to present this year's fall musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" right in time for spooky season.

Tickets launch this afternoon on PortTix. Performances run October 29–November 1, including an afternoon matinee on Halloween.

09/14/2026

Our season opener, the Annual President's Concert, is this Friday! This year's event highlights our alumni.
- Anastasia Antonacos performing two Rachmaninoff preludes
- A Corelli Horn Duet performed by Sophie Flood and Heather Hastings
- Sigrid Sibley, voice, performing a selection of her favorite repertoire
- Valerie Coleman's "Suite: Portraits of Josephine" performed by an alumni wind quintet including Nicole Rabata, Aaron Emerson, Mike McGinnis, Sophie Flood, and Wren Saunders
- Teresa Parady, contralto, and Anastasia Antonacos performing a trio of pieces.
- A combo closer of Mike McGinnis, Peter Dugas, and RJ Miller

Reception to follow.

Tickets available through PortTIX Box Office

09/11/2026

Photos from the first recital class of the new year! Today's performers included:
Nick Freeman's combo with Logan Peters, Asa Meyers-Waldo, and Miles Plummer; Luke Duarte on horn; Dex Tremblay performing one of his compositions for piano; Covu Fernandes and Aberdeen Brickett on voice.

08/31/2026

We're looking for a new Pre-College Activities Coordinator!

This role supports student recruitment and auditions, prospective students and families, youth ensembles, retention initiatives, and summer music programs. It’s a great opportunity for someone who loves music, enjoys working with students and families, and is an organized, enthusiastic communicator.

Interested in helping students find their place at the Osher School of Music? Learn more and apply at:

The Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Pre-College Activities Coordinator. The Osher School of Music offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distingu...

08/26/2026

We’re live!
“Travelogue: The Jennifer Lucy Cook Live Sessions” is up on Spotify and AppleMusic.

What’s your favorite track off the new EP?

08/20/2026

Our Presale goes live tomorrow at 11:00 AM on PortTix! This is available only to current Prelude or Coda subscribers. If you are a regular to our events, these are a great option.

The Prelude Subscription is $25 for the year and includes:
- 15% off single-ticket prices for up to 2 tickets per concert
- Access to a 2 week Pre-Sale
- A voucher for 1 complimentary ticket to bring a friend

The Coda Subscription is $50 for the year and includes:
- 20% off single-ticket prices for up to 4 tickets per concert
- Access to a 2 week Pre-Sale
- A voucher for 2 complimentary tickets to bring a friend

Both subscriptions can be purchased from PortTIX Box Office at
https://porttix.com/partners/osher-school-of-music/

08/12/2026

We're gearing up for another year of exciting performances! Presale begins August 21st for Prelude and Coda subscribers. Ticket on-sale date is September 4th.

We're continuing to update our event calendar as we get closer to the semester. Check out usm.maine.edu/music/events for upcoming performances.

🧑‍🎓 Student Ensembles
Oct. 29–Nov. 1 | Fall Musical
Nov. 2 & April 14, 7 P.M. | Osher Youth Ensembles at Merrill Auditorium
Nov. 7 & April 28, 7 P.M. | Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra at Westbrook PAC
Nov. 20 & 21 | Fall Opera
Nov. 13 & April 23, 7 P.M. | Osher Wind Ensemble
Nov. 17 & April 22, 7 P.M. | Osher Jazz Ensemble
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7 P.M. | Joyous Sounds
Dec. 3 & April 27, 7 P.M. | Osher Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Feb. 10, 7:30 P.M. | SMSO & PYSO Baroque Concert
Apr. 15 & 16 | Spring Opera
Apr. 27, 7 P.M. | University Chorale & Chamber Singers

⭐ Faculty & Spotlight Performances
Sept. 18, 7 P.M. | Annual President's Concert
Oct. 23, 7 P.M. | Time Zones featuring Gary Wittner, Aaron Henry, and Eric LaPerna
Nov. 5, 2 P.M. | Masterclass with the Jazz Ambassadors
Mar. 26, 7 P.M. | Swingin' for the Fences with the Osher Faculty Jazz Band
Apr. 9, 7 P.M. | Microcosmos

08/09/2026

But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is August, and thus the sun.

In honor of this beautiful, sunny day, an excerpt from Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliette,” performed by tenor Jared Vigue and the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra.

05/04/2026

Comment below, are you a gear, a pulley, a lever or a spring? Full video on the Osher School of Music YouTube channel