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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.
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.
Chamber Music The chamber music program gives students a chance to perform with faculty each fall, and spring semester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Athena
Consort