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 Athena
Consort
A
select choir of women’s voices,
which sings a broad repertoire of choral literature spanning nine centuries.
Emphasis is placed on music composed specifically for treble/women’s choir. (MUS
298, sec. 40)
Black
Bear Men's Chorus
The
newest choir at UMaine, the 50-voice Men's Chorus is open to members of the
university community and beyond. The Chorus performs with the Athena Consort
and at the annual Yuletide Concert. (MUS
298, sec. 68)
Chamber
Jazz
The University of Maine's newest ensemble presents great
jazz standards and new literature in an intimate setting. Concerts
include student improvisations, accompanied by Karel
Lidral on
the piano. (MUO 155)
Chamber
Music
The
chamber music program gives
students a chance to perform with faculty each fall, and spring semester. (MUO
149)
Collegiate
Chorale
The
Collegiate Chorale performs choral music of diverse musical styles.
In addition to its other presentations,
it combines with the University Singers and the Oratorio Society for
a special holiday concert. The group is open to all students, and
no audition is required. (MUO 109)
Concert
Band
The University
of Maine Concert Band is a non-auditioned group that plays a variety
of concert band literature. It
presents concerts both on and off campus in formal and informal settings,
including Commencement and a combined concert with the Symphonic Band. (MUO
112)
Jazz
Ensemble & Combo
The University
of Maine Jazz Ensemble is made up of student musicians who have a decided
emphasis on
American music and jazz. The usual performances include a run-out concert
and a tour. (MUO 143)
Marching
Band
With
their motto "Pride, Spirit,
and Drive," the marching band carries its spirit to all home football
games. Previous experience is not required due to the fact that there is
a band camp several days before the semester begins. They make weekend trips
to away
games, parades, and band shows. (MUO 111)
Opera
Workshop
The UMaine Opera Workshop involves
students in all aspects of musical theater production. Students rehearse
and perform music from the standard opera, operetta and musical repertoire,
as well
as chamber operas and experimental works in a workshop setting. (MUO
132)
Oratorio
Society
The
Oratorio Society rehearses and performs major choral/orchestral works.
Membership is open to students and
community members; however, musical experience is required. (MUO 103)
Orchestra
The University
Orchestra rehearses and performs music from the standard orchestral repertoire
as well as occasional
collaboration with the Oratorio Society and Opera Workshop. Each spring the
Orchestra presents its annual Concerto Concert with student winners of the
Concerto Competition. (MUO 121)
Pep
Band
Maine's
ice hockey band, "The Screaming Black
Bears" and the basketball pep band both attend home games in their
respective sports to cheer on the teams. This is an exciting chance to watch
your teams in action as well as travel with them if they go to the playoffs.
They play music similar to that of marching band. (MUO 113)
Percussion
Ensemble
In
addition to European based compositions, the ensemble performs in
a variety of world music genres such as salsa,
African drumming and Brazilian samba. The ensemble performs around the State
of Maine, has traveled to southern France and was the first U.S. percussion
ensemble ever to perform in Cuba. (MUO 150)
Symphonic
Band
The UM
Symphonic Band is dedicated to the playing of serious literature written
for band and smaller wind and
percussion groups. The organization meets twice a week and admission to the
course requires an audition which is used for placement. The band does several
run-out concerts and also tours each year. (MUO 114)
University
Singers
University
of Maine Singers is a select 64-voice ensemble whose members come
from all disciplines across campus.
The Singers tour in the northeastern part of the United States for one
week each spring, and Europe every four years. The ensemble regularly
performs with the
Bangor Symphony Orchestra and has contributed to significant choral/orchestral
works. (MUO 101)
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