Auditions

Auditions are open for Assabet Valley Mastersingers. See the auditions page for more information.

December 15, 2024 (Sunday)

2:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Francis Poulenc: Gloria; Dan Forrest: "Angels We Have Heard on High"; and timeless holiday music, including cherished carols and the traditional holiday sing-along. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director. Tickets (including fees): $27 adult, $25 senior, $6 student, free for children under 12. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

December 14, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Francis Poulenc: Gloria; Dan Forrest: "Angels We Have Heard on High"; and timeless holiday music, including cherished carols and the traditional holiday sing-along. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director. Tickets (including fees): $27 adult, $25 senior, $6 student, free for children under 12. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

November 2, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Maine Music Society [ME]: Battle of the Blends XXIX: A Cappella Extravaganza Returns to Lewiston! Five outstanding vocal groups combine for an evening of a cappella performances from jazz and barbershop to rock ‘n’ roll and Renaissance music. With the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, None of the Above, the Lewiston High School Blue Notes and the LHS Chamber Choir, The Afternotes, and the Downeasters Chorus. Tickets: $30, $6 for students, free for youth age 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 (View flier) ⓘ 🔗

May 12, 2024 (Sunday)

2:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: 1972 - A Musical Retrospective. Music from a variety of genres from 1972, the year when the Maine Music Society Chorale was born (50 Years of Song!). Join us as we take you back fifty years to a time that evoked an era of free spirit and creative musical expression, including songs like “Listen to the Music” and medleys from Jesus Christ Superstar and other Broadway shows. Tickets: $27 adults, $25 seniors (65+), $15 students, free for children 12 & under. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: 1972 - A Musical Retrospective. Music from a variety of genres from 1972, the year when the Maine Music Society Chorale was born (50 Years of Song!). Join us as we take you back fifty years to a time that evoked an era of free spirit and creative musical expression, including songs like “Listen to the Music” and medleys from Jesus Christ Superstar and other Broadway shows. Tickets: $27 adults, $25 seniors (65+), $15 students, free for children 12 & under. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 17, 2024 (Sunday)

2:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Breath of Mozart. W.A. Mozart: Coronation Mass, K.317; Michael John Trotta: A Breath of Ecstasy (with love poetry by Sara Teasdale). Richard Nickerson, director. With Chamber Orchestra. Tickets $27, seniors $25, student $15, under 12 free. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 16, 2024 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Breath of Mozart. W.A. Mozart: Coronation Mass, K.317; Michael John Trotta: A Breath of Ecstasy (with love poetry by Sara Teasdale). Richard Nickerson, director. With Chamber Orchestra. Tickets $27, seniors $25, student $15, under 12 free. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 10, 2023 (Sunday)

2:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. A family friendly concert with both new and familiar works, including Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols (Suki Flanagan, harp), G.F. Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, and a special interpretation of "The Night Before Christmas". The audience will be invited to join the chorale for the traditional sing-along. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director; Morgan Lee, piano. Reserved seating tickets (including fees): $27 adult, $25 senior, $15 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 9, 2023 (Saturday)

7:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. A family friendly concert with both new and familiar works, including Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols (Suki Flanagan, harp), G.F. Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, and a special interpretation of "The Night Before Christmas". The audience will be invited to join the chorale for the traditional sing-along. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director; Morgan Lee, piano. Reserved seating tickets (including fees): $27 adult, $25 senior, $15 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 14, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Broadway meets Hollywood. A concert of songs from movie musicals that originated on Broadway, including The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia, The Sound of Music, The Wiz, Les Miserables and more. Masks are optional. Tickets (before $2 handling fee): $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 13, 2023 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Broadway meets Hollywood. A concert of songs from movie musicals that originated on Broadway, including The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia, The Sound of Music, The Wiz, Les Miserables and more. Masks are optional. Tickets (before $2 handling fee): $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 12, 2023 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Remembrance & Hope Concert Dedicated to Victims of COVID-19. Gabriel Fauré: Requiem; Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass. With string orchestra. Richard Nickerson, director. Reserved seating is back. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student; children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Riverfront-Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 11, 2023 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Remembrance & Hope Concert Dedicated to Victims of COVID-19. Gabriel Fauré: Requiem; Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass. With string orchestra. Richard Nickerson, director. Reserved seating is back. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student; children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Riverfront-Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 11, 2022 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Daniel Pinkham: Sinfonia Sacra (Christmas Cantata and other holiday favorites, including the return of the annual sing-a-long. A family friendly concert celebrating time-held traditions and creating new ones, with pianist Bridget Convey and brass quintet. Masks are optional. Reserved seating is back. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult (handling fee $2 per ticket). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME ⓘ 🔗

December 10, 2022 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Daniel Pinkham: Sinfonia Sacra (Christmas Cantata and other holiday favorites, including the return of the annual sing-a-long. A family friendly concert celebrating time-held traditions and creating new ones, with pianist Bridget Convey and brass quintet. Masks are optional. Reserved seating is back. Tickets: $25 adult, $23 senior, $13 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult (handling fee $2 per ticket). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME ⓘ 🔗

March 27, 2022 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Greatest Hits of the Past 400 Years. Some of the most famous and favorite choral arrangements from the Renaissance to the present, including both Handel’s and Beethoven’s triumphant versions of “Hallelujah,” familiar pieces by Mozart, Bach, and Tallis, and modern works by Randall Thompson (“The Road Not Taken”), Aaron Copeland (“Zion's Walls”), and Carl Orff (“O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana). Christy Comeau-Pierce, soprano; Brian Pfohl, tenor; Carl Steidel, bass; Bridget Convey, piano; Dr. Richard Nickerson, conductor, in his debut season as Artistic Director. Audience members 12-years or older must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative authorized COVID-19 test result for admission, and all attendees must be masked while in the Franco Center. Tickets: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult, plus $2 handling fee. No reserved seating. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 26, 2022 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Greatest Hits of the Past 400 Years. Some of the most famous and favorite choral arrangements from the Renaissance to the present, including both Handel’s and Beethoven’s triumphant versions of “Hallelujah,” familiar pieces by Mozart, Bach, and Tallis, and modern works by Randall Thompson (“The Road Not Taken”), Aaron Copeland (“Zion's Walls”), and Carl Orff (“O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana). Christy Comeau-Pierce, soprano; Brian Pfohl, tenor; Carl Steidel, bass; Bridget Convey, piano; Dr. Richard Nickerson, conductor, in his debut season as Artistic Director. Audience members 12-years or older must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative authorized COVID-19 test result for admission, and all attendees must be masked while in the Franco Center. Tickets: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult, plus $2 handling fee. No reserved seating. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 12, 2021 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Robert Shaw: Many Moods of Christmas; Suite #3; Michael John Trotta: Gloria; with many other joyous songs of the season. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director; Bridget Convey, piano. Tickets: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student; children under 12: free when accompanied by an adult. All performers and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Audience members 12 years or older must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative authorized COVID-19 test result for admission, and all attendees must be masked while in the Franco Center. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 11, 2021 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Season of Celebration. Robert Shaw: Many Moods of Christmas; Suite #3; Michael John Trotta: Gloria; with many other joyous songs of the season. Dr. Richard Nickerson, director; Bridget Convey, piano. Tickets: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student; children under 12: free when accompanied by an adult. All performers and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Audience members 12 years or older must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative authorized COVID-19 test result for admission, and all attendees must be masked while in the Franco Center. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 17, 2020 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Gala Farewell. John Corrie's favorites from the past 14 years, in his last concert leading the Chorale. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 15, 2019 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Maine Music Society Chorale Presents Heritage Holidays Concert. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Hodie; with Chanukah songs and Christmas carols, including an audience sing-along. Becky Goodenough, Laura Grams and Torey Gimpel, soprano; Brian Pfohl, tenor; Carl Steidel, baritone. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on Maine’s Big Z 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, December 10, at 8:00 a.m. Ticket: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student, under 12 free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 14, 2019 (Saturday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Maine Music Society Chorale Presents Heritage Holidays Concert. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Hodie; with Chanukah songs and Christmas carols, including an audience sing-along. Becky Goodenough, Laura Grams and Torey Gimpel, soprano; Brian Pfohl, tenor; Carl Steidel, baritone. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on Maine’s Big Z 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, December 10, at 8:00 a.m. Ticket: $22 adult, $20 senior, $10 student, under 12 free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

November 2, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chamber Singers and 5 other a cappella groups [ME]: Battle of the Blends XXVI - An A Cappella Blowout. Battle of the Blends features 7 extraordinary a cappella singing groups from around New England who will present their energetic vocal renditions of jazz, barbershop, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, and Renaissance music. Coming together to benefit MMS are: the Deansmen (Bates College), Fermata NoWhere (Edward Little High School), Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, None of the Above (from Wellesley, Mass.), Northern Pitch (a 5-voice group of lifelong musicians based in Portland), and Vocal Solution (8 singers with varied musical backgrounds from the Oxford Hills area). Tickets: $25 reserved seating; $12 children under 12 (plus a handling fee of $2 per ticket). Groups of 10 or more 20% off. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

June 9, 2019 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Songs from The Big Chill soundtrack and other Motown Hits. Can you believe this year marks the 60th anniversary of Motown? To celebrate this musical milestone, the MMS Chorale will perform arrangements of hits from the soundtrack of the movie The Big Chill as well as many other Motown favorites, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “My Girl,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” “Do You Love Me,” “Please Mr. Postman,” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” Tickets: adults $22, students $10, seniors $20, children under 12 free. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, June 4, at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

June 8, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Songs from The Big Chill soundtrack and other Motown Hits. Can you believe this year marks the 60th anniversary of Motown? To celebrate this musical milestone, the MMS Chorale will perform arrangements of hits from the soundtrack of the movie The Big Chill as well as many other Motown favorites, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “My Girl,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” “Do You Love Me,” “Please Mr. Postman,” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” Tickets: adults $22, students $10, seniors $20, children under 12 free. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, June 4, at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 31, 2019 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus concert. George Frederic Handel: Judas Maccabaeus. Luette Saul, soprano; Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano; Martin Lescault, tenor; Leon Griesbach, baritone. With orchestra. Tickets: adults $25, students $10, seniors $22, children under 12 free. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 30, 2019 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus concert. George Frederic Handel: Judas Maccabaeus. Luette Saul, soprano; Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano; Martin Lescault, tenor; Leon Griesbach, baritone. With orchestra. Tickets: adults $25, students $10, seniors $22, children under 12 free. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 9, 2018 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Heritage Holidays Concert. Christmas carols and Chanukah songs from around the world, including “Silent Night,” “Y’mei Chanukah” and “Our Master, Lord Jesus” sung in its original language, and other carols in English, French, German, Polish, Hebrew, Spanish, and Latin. Keeping with tradition, the concert will end with everyone joining in to sing a round of festive Christmas carols. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, December 4, at 8:00 a.m. Reserved Seating: $24 adult, $22 senior, $10 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult (prices include a $2 handling fee). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 8, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Heritage Holidays Concert. Christmas carols and Chanukah songs from around the world, including “Silent Night,” “Y’mei Chanukah” and “Our Master, Lord Jesus” sung in its original language, and other carols in English, French, German, Polish, Hebrew, Spanish, and Latin. Keeping with tradition, the concert will end with everyone joining in to sing a round of festive Christmas carols. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club on Tuesday, December 4, at 8:00 a.m. Reserved Seating: $24 adult, $22 senior, $10 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult (prices include a $2 handling fee). For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 20, 2018 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Chorale [ME]: Favorites from the Great American Songbook: Music of Gershwin and Porter. Highlighting the music of George Gershwin and Cole Porter, including the songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Just One of Those Things” by Porter and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “S’Wonderful” and “I’ve Got Rhythm” by Gershwin. John Corrie, director; Bridget Convey, accompanist. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Connie Hitchcock on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. Advance ticket prices [$2 more at the door]: $20 adult, $18 senior, $10 student, children under 12 free when accompanied by adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 19, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Chorale [ME]: Favorites from the Great American Songbook: Music of Gershwin and Porter. Highlighting the music of George Gershwin and Cole Porter, including the songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Just One of Those Things” by Porter and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “S’Wonderful” and “I’ve Got Rhythm” by Gershwin. John Corrie, director; Bridget Convey, accompanist. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Connie Hitchcock on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. Advance ticket prices [$2 more at the door]: $20 adult, $18 senior, $10 student, children under 12 free when accompanied by adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 25, 2018 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Mozart Requiem & Solemn Vespers for the Sabbath. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem; Solemn Vespers for the Sabbath. Sarah Bailey, soprano; Jazmin DeRice, mezzo-soprano; Martin Lescault, tenor; Carl Steidel, bass. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, March 20, at 8:00 a.m. Tickets (general admission, advance purchase, $2 more at the door): $25 adult, $22 senior, $10 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 24, 2018 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Mozart Requiem & Solemn Vespers for the Sabbath. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem; Solemn Vespers for the Sabbath. Sarah Bailey, soprano; Jazmin DeRice, mezzo-soprano; Martin Lescault, tenor; Carl Steidel, bass. For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie and Susan Trask on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, March 20, at 8:00 a.m. Tickets (general admission, advance purchase, $2 more at the door): $25 adult, $22 senior, $10 student, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 10, 2017 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Heritage Holidays. Christmas music from the United States, including “White Christmas”, “I’ll be home for Christmas” and “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Special guests Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and his wife Lisa from Temple Shalom, Auburn, who will perform traditional Klezmer Music and Chanukah Songs, including “O, ir kleyne likhtelekh”, “Chanukah O Chanukah” and “I Have a Little Dreydl.” Everyone will also join in singing Christmas carols. Advance concert ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adults $22; Seniors $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. (For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie, Susan Trask and Rabbi Dresdner on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m.) For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 9, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Heritage Holidays. Christmas music from the United States, including “White Christmas”, “I’ll be home for Christmas” and “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Special guests Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and his wife Lisa from Temple Shalom, Auburn, who will perform traditional Klezmer Music and Chanukah Songs, including “O, ir kleyne likhtelekh”, “Chanukah O Chanukah” and “I Have a Little Dreydl.” Everyone will also join in singing Christmas carols. Advance concert ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adults $22; Seniors $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. (For a preview of what’s in store, listen in to John Corrie, Susan Trask and Rabbi Dresdner on 105.5’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m.) For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

November 4, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Maine Music Society [ME]: Battle of the Blends XXIV. Groups from around New England donate their talent to present a variety of a cappella music, including jazz, barbershop, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, and Renaissance music. Coming together to benefit MMS are The Afternotes, Edward Little’s Fermata Nowhere, the Bowdoin College Meddiebempsters, Divertimenti, the Porch Time Quartet, the Bates College Merrimanders and the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers. Tickets (general seating): $25 advance, $27 at the door; children under 12: $12 advance, $14 at the door. For more information, call 207-333-3386 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 21, 2017 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Songs of Carole King and James Taylor. James Taylor songs, including “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You”, “Sweet Baby James”, and “Fire and Rain”; Carole King songs, including “It’s Too Late”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, and “You’ve Got a Friend”. John Corrie, Artistic Director; Bridget Covey, accompanist. Advance ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adult $20, Senior $18, Student $10, Children< 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 20, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Songs of Carole King and James Taylor. James Taylor songs, including “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You”, “Sweet Baby James”, and “Fire and Rain”; Carole King songs, including “It’s Too Late”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, and “You’ve Got a Friend”. John Corrie, Artistic Director; Bridget Covey, accompanist. Advance ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adult $20, Senior $18, Student $10, Children< 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 26, 2017 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Bach B Minor Mass. Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B Minor. With professional soloists and orcherstra; John Corrie, Director. Tickets: Advance ($2 more at the door): Adult $25, Senior $22, Student $10, Children< 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

March 25, 2017 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Bach B Minor Mass. Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B Minor. With professional soloists and orcherstra; John Corrie, Director. Tickets: Advance ($2 more at the door): Adult $25, Senior $22, Student $10, Children< 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 11, 2016 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. Seasonal pieces, both familiar and new; plus Christmas carols for everyone to sing. John Corrie, Artistic Director; Bridget Convey, Accompanist. Advance concert ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adults $22; Seniors $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

December 10, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. Seasonal pieces, both familiar and new; plus Christmas carols for everyone to sing. John Corrie, Artistic Director; Bridget Convey, Accompanist. Advance concert ticket prices ($2 more at the door): Adults $22; Seniors $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

November 5, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: Battle of the Blends XXIII. Groups from around New England gather to present a variety of a cappella music, ranging from madrigals to modern jazz and pop. Coming together to benefit MMS are the Crosstones, None of the Above, Northfield, Edward Little A Cappella Choir, the Afternotes and the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers. MMS supports the artistic and educational activities of the auditioned, volunteer singers of the Maine Music Society Chorale, the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers, and the professional players of the Maine Music Society Orchestra. Tickets (general seating): $25 advance, $27 at the door; children under 12: $10 advance, $12 at the door. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ 🔗

May 22, 2016 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Piano Men: Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Selections will include “Piano Man,” “Honesty,” and “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel and “Candle in the Wind,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues,” and “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John. Advance ticket prices: Adult - $20.00; Senior - $18.00; Student - $10.00; Children < 12 Free when accompanied by an adult; 20% off groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

May 21, 2016 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: The Piano Men: Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Selections will include “Piano Man,” “Honesty,” and “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel and “Candle in the Wind,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues,” and “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John. Advance ticket prices: Adult - $20.00; Senior - $18.00; Student - $10.00; Children < 12 Free when accompanied by an adult; 20% off groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. Gendron Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

April 3, 2016 (Sunday)

4:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale & Orchestra, Bates College Choir & Orchestra, Basilica Schola Cantorum, and the Edward Little & Lewiston High School Choirs [ME]: Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa Solemnis and Meeresstille. The 200 voices of the Maine Music Society Chorale, the Bates College Choir, the Edward Little and Lewiston HS Chamber Choirs and the Basilica Schola Cantorum along with the orchestras of MMS and Bates College join forces to perform Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage and this momentous Solemn Mass by the master of the Classical music period, Ludwig van Beethoven. Conducted by Maine Music Society Artistic Director John Corrie. Advance ticket prices: Conductor’s Circle: $50, Premium: $35, General: $25, Students: $10. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

December 13, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. Beautiful arrangements of works from the British Isles, the Bob Chilcott setting of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and other seasonal pieces, both familiar and new; plus Christmas carols for everyone to sing. Advance concert ticket prices: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. 20% off groups of ten or more. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

December 12, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. The Maine Music Society Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. Beautiful arrangements of works from the British Isles, the Bob Chilcott setting of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and other seasonal pieces, both familiar and new; plus Christmas carols for everyone to sing. Advance concert ticket prices: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Students $10; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. 20% off groups of ten or more. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusisociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

May 10, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: Songs of the Civil War. Music representing both sides of the conflict, with renditions of some stirring letters and commentary from the times. Special guest artist: Greg Boardman, fiddle. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

May 9, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: Songs of the Civil War. Music representing both sides of the conflict, with renditions of some stirring letters and commentary from the times. Special guest artist: Greg Boardman, fiddle. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

March 29, 2015 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: Requiem: The Power to Transcend. Requiems by two French composers, Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Duruflé. With the horns, trumpets, strings, harp, timpani, and organ of the Maine Music Society Orchestra. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

March 28, 2015 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: Requiem: The Power to Transcend. Requiems by two French composers, Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Duruflé. With the horns, trumpets, strings, harp, timpani, and organ of the Maine Music Society Orchestra. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

December 14, 2014 (Sunday)

3:00 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. French Christmas carols, including "Il est ne le divin infant" and "Noel nouvelet"; with carols by French Canadian composers, including Gilbert Patenaude's "Notre Divin Maitre" and carols by Raymond Daveluy and Lionel Daunais; as well as many favorite English carols. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

December 13, 2014 (Saturday)

7:30 PM. Androscoggin Chorale [ME]: A Heritage Christmas. French Christmas carols, including "Il est ne le divin infant" and "Noel nouvelet"; with carols by French Canadian composers, including Gilbert Patenaude's "Notre Divin Maitre" and carols by Raymond Daveluy and Lionel Daunais; as well as many favorite English carols. For more information, call 207-782-7228 or email info@mainemusicsociety.org. The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston ME 04240 ⓘ

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