THANKS!
Gelato Fiasco sent us $309. for the scooping fundraiser on March 19, 2019.
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99 Restaurant donated popcorn and flavorings to the Orion.
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Gelato Fiasco sent us $309. for the scooping fundraiser on March 19, 2019.
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99 Restaurant donated popcorn and flavorings to the Orion.
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The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott, Brunswick, was the sponsor of the Beatles for Sale show at the Orion on Nov. 1, 2019. They provided rooms for the band members.
Thank You!
Thank You!
2019
Wayne du Maine
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Sun, Jan. 13, 2019 2:30 pm
World Premier Trumpet Concerto Conductor: Rohan Smith Program: R. Strauss: Serenade for 13 Winds, op. 7 R. Shemaria: Trumpet Concerto guest artist: Wayne du Maine R. Schumann: Symphony No. 1 ("Spring") Tickets: $20; Students under 18 free. Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
Pre-concert talk: Rohan Smith discusses this program, 1:15-1:45 PM before the concert (Free of charge) (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat H.S. Concert Bands Tues., Jan. 15, 7 pm Admission free. High School concert band and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. Conducted by music teacher Ben Cox.
Chorus Concert -- Mt. Ararat High School & Middle School Wed., Jan.16, 7 pm
Songs by our students, directed by music teachers Kristen Thomas and Rachel Williams.
All-District Elementary Band Concert With MAMS Jazz Band Wed, Jan. 23, 7 pm
All-district 5th-grade band —Williams-Cone, Harpswell, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin Central, and Woodside— will play,
conducted by Dawne-Marie Powers. MAMS Jazz Band conducted by Rachel Williams.
District III H.S. Music Festival and Concert Band and Chorus (Rehearse Fri, Jan 25, 8-3) Concert Sat., Jan. 26, 3 pm
Maine Music Educators’ Association District III festival and concert. Auditioned musicians from local schools play and sing.
World Premier Trumpet Concerto Conductor: Rohan Smith Program: R. Strauss: Serenade for 13 Winds, op. 7 R. Shemaria: Trumpet Concerto guest artist: Wayne du Maine R. Schumann: Symphony No. 1 ("Spring") Tickets: $20; Students under 18 free. Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
Pre-concert talk: Rohan Smith discusses this program, 1:15-1:45 PM before the concert (Free of charge) (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat H.S. Concert Bands Tues., Jan. 15, 7 pm Admission free. High School concert band and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. Conducted by music teacher Ben Cox.
Chorus Concert -- Mt. Ararat High School & Middle School Wed., Jan.16, 7 pm
Songs by our students, directed by music teachers Kristen Thomas and Rachel Williams.
All-District Elementary Band Concert With MAMS Jazz Band Wed, Jan. 23, 7 pm
All-district 5th-grade band —Williams-Cone, Harpswell, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin Central, and Woodside— will play,
conducted by Dawne-Marie Powers. MAMS Jazz Band conducted by Rachel Williams.
District III H.S. Music Festival and Concert Band and Chorus (Rehearse Fri, Jan 25, 8-3) Concert Sat., Jan. 26, 3 pm
Maine Music Educators’ Association District III festival and concert. Auditioned musicians from local schools play and sing.
Bob Marley, Comedian Fundraiser for 2019 Sr. Class Project Graduation
Sun., Jan. 27, 6 pm Tickets: $25; Student, Sr 65+: $20
Bob Marley is one of Maine's favorite comedians. This will be a teen-friendly show. You can order tickets two ways. You can print off this order form and send it to Sandy Horrocks at Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main Street, Bowdoin, ME 04287, with your payment and she will send you the tickets, or you can order on Paypal. FMI: Sandy Horrocks, 207-208-6503.
Sun., Jan. 27, 6 pm Tickets: $25; Student, Sr 65+: $20
Bob Marley is one of Maine's favorite comedians. This will be a teen-friendly show. You can order tickets two ways. You can print off this order form and send it to Sandy Horrocks at Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main Street, Bowdoin, ME 04287, with your payment and she will send you the tickets, or you can order on Paypal. FMI: Sandy Horrocks, 207-208-6503.
“Chicago, High School Edition” Mt. Ararat Stage Company Spring Musical
Fri, March 8, 7:30 pm; Sat, March 9, at 7:30 pm; Sun., March 10, at 3 pm
Razzle-dazzle musical! Director: Adam Blais. Producer: Kristen Thomas.
Mt. Ararat H.S. Winter Sports Awards Mon., Mar. 11, 6:30 pm AD Godo and coaches give out awards for winter sports.
Fri, March 8, 7:30 pm; Sat, March 9, at 7:30 pm; Sun., March 10, at 3 pm
Razzle-dazzle musical! Director: Adam Blais. Producer: Kristen Thomas.
Mt. Ararat H.S. Winter Sports Awards Mon., Mar. 11, 6:30 pm AD Godo and coaches give out awards for winter sports.
Meet the Instruments
(photo courtesy of MSO)
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Sun., March 17, 2:30 pm Magical Movie Music
Conductor: Rohan Smith. Program:Music from the Silent Film Era to the Golden Age, and modern times.
Charlie Chaplin: The Reel Chaplin Erich Korngold: suite from The Adventures of Robin Hood Max Steiner: selections from Casablanca and Gone With the Wind John Williams: selections from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Far and Away, and Star Wars ... and more Tickets: $20; Students under 18 free. Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
(Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
ALSO: More with Midcoast event: Meet the Instruments! 1:15-1:45 PM before the concert, in the gym
Touch, pluck, blow, and play various instruments, guided by MSO musicians.
Conductor: Rohan Smith. Program:Music from the Silent Film Era to the Golden Age, and modern times.
Charlie Chaplin: The Reel Chaplin Erich Korngold: suite from The Adventures of Robin Hood Max Steiner: selections from Casablanca and Gone With the Wind John Williams: selections from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Far and Away, and Star Wars ... and more Tickets: $20; Students under 18 free. Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
(Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
ALSO: More with Midcoast event: Meet the Instruments! 1:15-1:45 PM before the concert, in the gym
Touch, pluck, blow, and play various instruments, guided by MSO musicians.
Tuesday, Mar. 19 Fundraiser for Orion-- Gelato Fiasco Scooping Event, Tues., Mar. 19 all day--
11 am to 11 pm Enjoy gelato at Gelato Fiasco, 74 Maine St., Brunswick, present a voucher, or mention the Orion, and Orion benefits from your purchase. Vouchers available HERE or at the school.
11 am to 11 pm Enjoy gelato at Gelato Fiasco, 74 Maine St., Brunswick, present a voucher, or mention the Orion, and Orion benefits from your purchase. Vouchers available HERE or at the school.
“I and You” by Lauren Gunderson. Senior Capstone Project Play Sat., Mar. 23, 7:30 pm Sun., Mar. 24, 3 pm Produced by Mt. Ararat Stage Company Romantic play about life and love. Tickets at the door or www.mtastage.weebly.com
All-MSAD#75 District Band Concert Tues., March 26, 7 pm
Bringing back a tradition! Dawne-Marie Powers, Rachel Williams and Ben Cox conduct all of our young musicians of the district, from 5th to 12th grades. Free of charge.
All-MSAD#75 District Band Concert Tues., March 26, 7 pm
Bringing back a tradition! Dawne-Marie Powers, Rachel Williams and Ben Cox conduct all of our young musicians of the district, from 5th to 12th grades. Free of charge.
MSAD #75 Art Awards Reception and Ceremony Wed., Mar. 27, 5:30 pm
View artwork created by students from the school district, and attend art awards ceremony at 6 pm.
DownEast Country Dance Festival Fri. & Sat., March 29 & 30
Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts presents dancing, workshops, music, song, food... A favorite of contra-dancers in Maine! Dance Friday evening 7:30 to midnight. Workshops and dancing Saturday, 10 am to midnight. More info at www.deffa.org (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
View artwork created by students from the school district, and attend art awards ceremony at 6 pm.
DownEast Country Dance Festival Fri. & Sat., March 29 & 30
Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts presents dancing, workshops, music, song, food... A favorite of contra-dancers in Maine! Dance Friday evening 7:30 to midnight. Workshops and dancing Saturday, 10 am to midnight. More info at www.deffa.org (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
Maine Coast Heritage Trust Land Conservation Conference Sat. April 6, 2019. 8 am- 4 pm
Workshops, keynote speaker, exhibit fair, food, and more. Info, registration at www.mcht.org
(Not affiliated with school or district.)
Piano Recital -- Linda Craig and Alyssa Hawkins’ Students
Fri., Apr. 12, 6:30 pm
A varied recital of piano music. (Not affiliated with school or district)
Workshops, keynote speaker, exhibit fair, food, and more. Info, registration at www.mcht.org
(Not affiliated with school or district.)
Piano Recital -- Linda Craig and Alyssa Hawkins’ Students
Fri., Apr. 12, 6:30 pm
A varied recital of piano music. (Not affiliated with school or district)
Parent Info. Night— MSAD#75 5th-graders Tues, April 23, 6-8 pm
Welcome by Principal Josh Ottow, and visits to teachers and classrooms, for next-year’s middle-schoolers and parents.
Aladdin, Jr. Mt Ararat Middle School Stage Co. Musical
Fri, April 26, at 7 pm Sat., April 27, at 11 am and at 4 pm
Middle school drama program presents a popular musical. Director: Adam Blais.
Welcome by Principal Josh Ottow, and visits to teachers and classrooms, for next-year’s middle-schoolers and parents.
Aladdin, Jr. Mt Ararat Middle School Stage Co. Musical
Fri, April 26, at 7 pm Sat., April 27, at 11 am and at 4 pm
Middle school drama program presents a popular musical. Director: Adam Blais.
Prism -- Elizabeth Drucker's Ballet School Spring Dance Concert Sat., May 4 at 3 pm Sun., May 5 at 3 pm
Tickets available at the door: $12 adult; $10 child/sr More info at www.theballetschool.com
Tickets available at the door: $12 adult; $10 child/sr More info at www.theballetschool.com
"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" Ampersand Academy of Dance Spring Show
Friday, May 10, at 6:30 pm Saturday, May 11 at 2 pm Dance show based on the "Wizard of Oz." Many styles of dance. Tickets at the door. Check out Ampersand Academy on facebook.
Friday, May 10, at 6:30 pm Saturday, May 11 at 2 pm Dance show based on the "Wizard of Oz." Many styles of dance. Tickets at the door. Check out Ampersand Academy on facebook.
Elementary SAD75 Band/Chorus Concert
Tues, May 14, 7 pm Students from Bowdoinham, Bowdoin Central, Harpswell, Williams-Cone, Woodside Schools. Free of charge.
Mt. Ararat High School Band Concert Wed, May 15, 7 pm Final concert of the year, and farewell to the seniors. Conducted by Ben Cox. Public welcome, free of charge.
Tues, May 14, 7 pm Students from Bowdoinham, Bowdoin Central, Harpswell, Williams-Cone, Woodside Schools. Free of charge.
Mt. Ararat High School Band Concert Wed, May 15, 7 pm Final concert of the year, and farewell to the seniors. Conducted by Ben Cox. Public welcome, free of charge.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra “Mythical Figures” Sun, May 19, 2:30 pm
Conductor: Rohan Smith Program: L. Beethoven: Creatures of Prometheus Overture; C. Debussy: Afternoon of a Faun; R. Wagner: Siegfried Idyll; M. Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite #2
Also -- "More with Midcoast" event: Head Tide Harp Ensemble, free performance before concert, 1:15-1:45 PM Tickets $20 (Free for under age 18) available online at www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
(Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat Middle School Band Concert Wed., May 22, 7 pm 6th-grade, 7th & 8th-grade, and jazz bands, w/ Ms. Williams and Mr. Cox. "Pops" concert for the entertainment of all ages. Public is welcome, free of charge.
MSAD No.75 Budget Hearing Thurs., May 23, 6:30 pm Annual vote on school budget for residents of MSAD#75.
Conductor: Rohan Smith Program: L. Beethoven: Creatures of Prometheus Overture; C. Debussy: Afternoon of a Faun; R. Wagner: Siegfried Idyll; M. Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite #2
Also -- "More with Midcoast" event: Head Tide Harp Ensemble, free performance before concert, 1:15-1:45 PM Tickets $20 (Free for under age 18) available online at www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door.
(Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat Middle School Band Concert Wed., May 22, 7 pm 6th-grade, 7th & 8th-grade, and jazz bands, w/ Ms. Williams and Mr. Cox. "Pops" concert for the entertainment of all ages. Public is welcome, free of charge.
MSAD No.75 Budget Hearing Thurs., May 23, 6:30 pm Annual vote on school budget for residents of MSAD#75.
MAHS/MAMS Chorus Concert Thurs., May 30, 7 pm Enjoy lovely songs from Kristen Thomas and Rachel Williams’s young students in high school and middle school. Public is welcome, free of charge.
Moving Company Dance Studio "The June Show" Sat., June 1, 2 pm
A dance performance by Joanna Patterson’s young dancers. (Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat H.S. Spring Sports Awards Mon., June 3, 6:30 pm Athletic Director Godo and coaches give out awards for spring sports. Public welcome.
Moving Company Dance Studio "The June Show" Sat., June 1, 2 pm
A dance performance by Joanna Patterson’s young dancers. (Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Mt. Ararat H.S. Spring Sports Awards Mon., June 3, 6:30 pm Athletic Director Godo and coaches give out awards for spring sports. Public welcome.
(Image from Maine Dance Arts, 2018)
Mother Goose Remix Maine Dance Arts Spring Recital June 8, 4 pm
Maine Dance is pleased to present annual spring recital 2019, Mother Goose Remix! This performance will feature our students in all genres of dance from ballet to hip hop to tap. Your whole family will enjoy this year-end celebration of dance paying tribute to the classics!
(Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Maine Dance is pleased to present annual spring recital 2019, Mother Goose Remix! This performance will feature our students in all genres of dance from ballet to hip hop to tap. Your whole family will enjoy this year-end celebration of dance paying tribute to the classics!
(Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Merrymeeting Band Camp July 8-12, 9 am - 3 pm Camp Concert at Noon, Friday, July 12
Band teachers from MSAD75, Bath, and Brunswick lead this fun musical camp. Directed by MAHS Music teacher Dawne Powers, powersd@link75.org, MAMS Band Director Rachel Williams, and BHS Band Director Mike Scarponi. Always fun and creative.
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Midcoast Youth Theater Summer Shows www.midcoastyouththeater.org
(Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
“Kid Flix” (Performers in grades K-2)
The newest Express Musical gives kids a chance to perform songs from popular movies including Zootopia, The Polar Express, Monsters Inc, Moana, Spider-Man and Peanuts.
“School House Rock, Jr.” (Performers in grades 3-5)
The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning education cartoon series is now a musical! The show follows Tom, a young schoolteacher who is anxious about his first day.
(2 separate shows each performance)
Thurs. and Fri., July 11 and 12 at 6:30 pm Sat., July 13 at 2 pm
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“Anything Goes” (1987 Version)
Performers in Grades 9-12
Thurs. & Fri., July 25 & 26, at 7 pm Sat., July 27, at 2 pm
Billy instantly falls in love with a beautiful girl he meets in a taxi. When he discovers she’s boarding the SS American, the same London-bound ship his boss and co-worker Reno are boarding, he sneaks aboard himself. Song and dance follow!
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.”
Performers in Grades 6-8
Thurs. & Fri., Aug 8 & 9, at 7 pm Sat., Aug 10, at 2 pm
Filled with fun flappers, dashing leading men, and a villain audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. is an adaptation of the six-time-Tony-Award-winning Best Musical and the Academy Award-winning film.
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Maine Dep't of Education workshop -- Wed, August 14, 8 am-4 pm
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Fiddle-icious! Sat., Oct. 19, 7 pm Fun and lively evening of fiddle music. Maine’s largest fiddle orchestra plays traditional and lively tunes from Celtic and Franco heritage. Step-dancing too! www.fiddleicious.com (Not affiliated with or endorsed by school or district.)
Photo: Chip Palmer
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Sun., October 20, 2:30 pm "Delight and Despair"
Prepare to be moved by a celebration of the Carnival season, the tragedy of a love story, and every emotion in between. Conductor: Rohan Smith
Program: Dvořák: Carnival Overture; Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite 2; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Tickets: Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door. (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
Prepare to be moved by a celebration of the Carnival season, the tragedy of a love story, and every emotion in between. Conductor: Rohan Smith
Program: Dvořák: Carnival Overture; Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite 2; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 Tickets: Available online www.midcoastsymphony.org or at door. (Not affiliated with/endorsed by school or district.)
Orion Presents Beatles For Sale Tribute band returns by popular demand! Friday, Nov. 1 -- 7:30 pm
Award-winning Beatles tribute band committed to re-creating the sounds of the Beatles, live, in concert. No costumes or Beatle wigs--just all the great songs. Fun, energetic performance! Dan Kirouac, Mike "Mingo" Christian, Joe Budroe, and Steve Caisse bring back the tunes from all the Beatles' era.
Award-winning Beatles tribute band committed to re-creating the sounds of the Beatles, live, in concert. No costumes or Beatle wigs--just all the great songs. Fun, energetic performance! Dan Kirouac, Mike "Mingo" Christian, Joe Budroe, and Steve Caisse bring back the tunes from all the Beatles' era.
“1984” Fri., Nov. 22 7:30 pm; Sat., Nov. 23, 7:30pm; Sun, Nov. 24, 3 pm
Play based on the searing novel of totalitarian control, presented by Mt. Ararat Stage Company. Directed by Adam Blais. Tix at mtastage.weebly.com or at door: Student/Staff $8; Public $13.
Mt. Ararat High School Concert Bands Winter Concert Thurs., Dec. 5, 7 pm
High School band and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. Lots of young talent! Conductor: Mr. Ben Cox. Admission free.
Mt. Ararat Middle School Winter Band Concert Tues., Dec. 10, 7 pm
6th, and 7th/8th-grade bands. Conductor: Ms. Rachel Williams. Admission free.
Ampersand Academy of Dance presents "Clara's Story" The Tale of the Nutcracker, in Dance
Sat., December 14, at 5 pm; Sun., December 15, at 3 pm
The story of the Nutcracker as told through Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Bollywood, & Ballet! Tickets at the door.
More info at https://www.dancemaine.com/
Maine Coast Waldorf School Winter Choral and Band Concert Wed., Dec. 18, 5:30 pm
Annual celebration of music for the school. More info. at www.mainecoastwaldorf.org
Play based on the searing novel of totalitarian control, presented by Mt. Ararat Stage Company. Directed by Adam Blais. Tix at mtastage.weebly.com or at door: Student/Staff $8; Public $13.
Mt. Ararat High School Concert Bands Winter Concert Thurs., Dec. 5, 7 pm
High School band and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. Lots of young talent! Conductor: Mr. Ben Cox. Admission free.
Mt. Ararat Middle School Winter Band Concert Tues., Dec. 10, 7 pm
6th, and 7th/8th-grade bands. Conductor: Ms. Rachel Williams. Admission free.
Ampersand Academy of Dance presents "Clara's Story" The Tale of the Nutcracker, in Dance
Sat., December 14, at 5 pm; Sun., December 15, at 3 pm
The story of the Nutcracker as told through Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Bollywood, & Ballet! Tickets at the door.
More info at https://www.dancemaine.com/
Maine Coast Waldorf School Winter Choral and Band Concert Wed., Dec. 18, 5:30 pm
Annual celebration of music for the school. More info. at www.mainecoastwaldorf.org