Keywords: Maine Music Festival
Item 20799
Maine Music Festival program, 1897
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1897 Location: Bangor; Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 30165
Sanford High School Band, Western Maine Music Festival, Sanford, 1955
Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: 1955 Location: Sanford Media: Photo transparency
Exhibit
Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
Exhibit
A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.
Site Page
Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music
"We met at the Salty Dog Festival in 1984, attended many festivals and were totally immersed—meeting other musicians, camping and playing music…"
Site Page
Music in Maine - Community Music
"Community Music Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their communities, and honor heritage."
Story
North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin
The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival
Story
BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
by BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
A story about the Bluegrass Music Association of Maine
