Sunday, June 24:  Bob Milne
If you've missed Bob Milne in the past you must come and see this "National Treasure".  Pianist Bob Milne insists, "I'm just a saloon piano player" but he is much more than that. Bob specializes in the ragtime, boogie-woogie, blues and player piano styles of the early 1900s.  He's a wonderful storyteller, peppering his performances with historical background, showing how American popular music developed from early folk styles.  It's no wonder that

 

Sunday, July 8:  Paul Bisaccia
World-renowned pianist, Paul Bisaccia, presents "Stars and Stripes Forever -- the Great American Piano", two centuries of unforgettable American composers.   The concert will feature important, major piano works: a fantasy featuring The Star Spangled Banner, Hail Columbia, Yankee Doodle;  Gershwin selections (Bisaccia's specialty) such as "Summertime", "'S Wonderful"; and well-known ragtime arrangements (of Billy Joel and Scott Joplin).  The concert will conclude with Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever in a new arrangement that's like a fireworks display on the Fourth of July!

Sunday, July 15:  Opera Maine
The Opera Maine Studio Artists present  "Three Decembers" by Jake Heggie. This 90-minute, one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, is based on Terrence McNally's play, Some Christmas Letters.  The opera tells the story of a famous stage actress, Madeline Mitchell, and her two adult children, Beatrice and Charlie. Set in the Decembers of 1986, 1996, and 2006, Jake Heggie's opera explores the relationship between mother, son, and daughter and asks the question: "What, and more important who is family?"

Opera Maine's prestigious Studio Artist program, inaugurated in 1996, has evolved from an educational activity for local music students to a full-fledged program for young professionals to produce and perform complete operas, as well as perform in our mainstage production. Many of our alumni have gone on to successful careers in opera.

Sunday, July 29:  Michelle Currie 
Join local favorite Michelle Currie for a spectacular evening of singing and swinging to celebrate Summer!  From Broadway to pop and rock; from gospel to blues and jazz, Michelle Currie does it all.  Michelle's powerful voice and personal interpretations coupled with Musical Director/ Arranger Jim Rice's eloquent arrangements create a memorable musical journey.  

Enjoy Michelle and the jazzy sounds of the Jim Rice Band (Jim Rice, piano; David Landoni, bass; Pieter Struyk, drums, and Zach Chadwick, horns) as they entertain you with an all new show featuring Broadway favorites, cabaret classics and original works with contemporary influences.  Fresh from recording Michelle Currie Live at Vinegar Hill, Michelle and the incomparable Jim Rice Band will rock and roll, croon and belt out the songs that will have you tapping your toes, clapping your hands and maybe shedding a tear or two. 

Sunday, August 12:  The Ocean Park Choir
Directed by Jerry Scheinfeldt, presents an evening of music entitled "Let's Be Friends" – a celebration of friendship. The concert will feature a wide variety of musical styles including country, classical, sacred rock, ballads and popular selections to appeal to all age groups. The Temple Brass and Temple Bells will also perform. Bring your entire family, friends and neighbors! Free-will donation.

 

 

Sunday, August 19: Downeasters Chorus
The Downeasters Chorus of Yarmouth, Maine, is one of the top men's musical performing organizations in New England. They are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a musical art form with genuine American roots and a style that embraces singers of all levels. This is not your grandfather's music! Their a cappella singing is four-part close harmony with rich emotional melodies designed to captivate the audience. They sing ballads, toe-tapping swing songs, and vivacious up-tunes.