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Join us for Fire & Frost, a seasonal, family-friendly winter concert by the Penobscot Bay Orchestra and featuring Penobscot Bay Orchestra Young Musician Scholarship recipient Miles Ortiz-Curtis as flute soloist. The concert’s centerpiece is the fiery final movement of Dvořák’s New World Symphony. The program also includes several seasonal selections, among them the sparkling pizzicato movement from Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Christmas Day, arranged for the orchestra by Artistic Director Deirdre McClure.

Aurora Camerata (formerly St. Mary Schola) invites Maine audiences to be immersed in the glow of Christmas by Candlelight on December 13, 3 PM at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland and December 14, 3 PM at St. Mary’s Church, Falmouth. The program will surround listeners with the warmth of cherished Christmas classics and the shimmering beauty of music spanning nine centuries. Illuminated by candlelight, the concert blends ancient chant, Renaissance polyphony, and luminous contemporary works—from Hildegard and Mouton to Maconchy, Praetorius, Tavener, Robert Russell, and Artistic Director James Kennerley—creating an atmosphere of stillness, wonder, and festive joy. In partnership with each host venue, the ensemble will also collect non-perishable food items to support local pantries, affirming its belief that music and generosity nourish in equal measure. Now entering its first holiday season under its new name, Aurora Camerata continues its mission to unite artistic excellence with community connection across Maine. Tickets and more info: https://auroracamerata.org/

“Somehow, the roads were better on the way home, and the fellow travelers less hurried, everyone less focused on the work to be done to get through Christmas, and more thoughtful about the possibilities of something deeper and more meaningful arising from the season at the darkest hour of the year... If you get a chance to see ‘Sing We Noel’ next Christmas, please don’t miss it. It will change your perspective on the season.” —Wiscasset Newspaper
Reconnect with your children, your inner child, and the spirit of the season. This family-friendly concert, dubbed “a gift to the community, a rare moment of love and light,” includes sing-along carols and a cookie and cocoa reception.

The Augusta Symphony Orchestra invites you to celebrate the magic of the holidays with two performances at South Parish Church, 9 Church Street in Augusta. Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. for a festive program filled with timeless classics and holiday favorites.

Under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Jinwook Park, the ASO will present a concert filled with warmth, variety, and festive spirit. The concert begins with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—a showcase of Baroque virtuosity featuring Sarah Heimberg (trumpet), Michael Albert (recorder), Anne McKee (violin), and Necia Enoch (oboe) as soloists.

The celebration continues with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, bringing the enchanting sounds of the season to life—from the graceful “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” to the exuberant “Trepak.” Audiences will also enjoy Christmas at the Movies, a lively medley of favorite film scores that capture the spirit of the holidays on the silver screen.

To conclude the concert, the orchestra will be joined by singers from Coda Chorus for a rousing performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus—a triumphant finale that’s sure to lift hearts and voices alike.

Experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. This holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family and a beautiful way to celebrate the music that brings us together.

As always, there is no admission fee for these concerts. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, visit www.augustasymphonymaine.org

Come join us for the Portland Community Orchestra's 2025 Holiday Concert with music by Handel, Corelli, Guilamant and Saint-Saëns. Featured works are selections from Handel's Messiah, Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and selections from Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, featuring youth soloists Emma Guite and Rush Morrison, soprano Liz Rollins and tenor Joe Bates. Happy Holidays and hope to see you there!

Renaissance Voices, Portland's acclaimed a capella chorus directed by Harold Stover, presents music for the season by J. S. Bach, Tomas Luis de Victoria, Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck, Jonathan Adams, Susan LaBarr, and others.

Renaissance Voices, Portland's acclaimed a capella chorus directed by Harold Stover, presents music for the season by J. S. Bach, Tomas Luis de Victoria, Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck, Jonathan Adams, Susan LaBarr, and others.

The Augusta Symphony Orchestra invites you to celebrate the magic of the holidays with two performances at South Parish Church, 9 Church Street in Augusta. Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. for a festive program filled with timeless classics and holiday favorites.

Under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Jinwook Park, the ASO will present a concert filled with warmth, variety, and festive spirit. The concert begins with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—a showcase of Baroque virtuosity featuring Sarah Heimberg (trumpet), Michael Albert (recorder), Anne McKee (violin), and Necia Enoch (oboe) as soloists.

The celebration continues with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, bringing the enchanting sounds of the season to life—from the graceful “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” to the exuberant “Trepak.” Audiences will also enjoy Christmas at the Movies, a lively medley of favorite film scores that capture the spirit of the holidays on the silver screen.

To conclude the concert, the orchestra will be joined by singers from Coda Chorus for a rousing performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus—a triumphant finale that’s sure to lift hearts and voices alike.

Experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. This holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family and a beautiful way to celebrate the music that brings us together.

As always, there is no admission fee for these concerts. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, visit www.augustasymphonymaine.org

Aurora Camerata (formerly St. Mary Schola) invites Maine audiences to be immersed in the glow of Christmas by Candlelight on December 13, 3 PM at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland and December 14, 3 PM at St. Mary’s Church, Falmouth. The program will surround listeners with the warmth of cherished Christmas classics and the shimmering beauty of music spanning nine centuries. Illuminated by candlelight, the concert blends ancient chant, Renaissance polyphony, and luminous contemporary works—from Hildegard and Mouton to Maconchy, Praetorius, Tavener, Robert Russell, and Artistic Director James Kennerley—creating an atmosphere of stillness, wonder, and festive joy. In partnership with each host venue, the ensemble will also collect non-perishable food items to support local pantries, affirming its belief that music and generosity nourish in equal measure. Now entering its first holiday season under its new name, Aurora Camerata continues its mission to unite artistic excellence with community connection across Maine. Tickets and more info: https://auroracamerata.org/

Join us for Fire & Frost, a seasonal, family-friendly winter concert by the Penobscot Bay Orchestra and featuring Penobscot Bay Orchestra Young Musician Scholarship recipient Miles Ortiz-Curtis as flute soloist. Ortiz-Curtis, winner of the orchestra’s first annual Young Musician Scholarship, will make his debut as soloist with the orchestra. A junior at Oceanside High School, he earned the award, which provides private lessons and the opportunity to perform with the ensemble. He will be featured in the challenging Flute Concerto No. 7 by François Devienne. The concert’s centerpiece is the fiery final movement of Dvořák’s New World Symphony. The program also includes several seasonal selections, among them the sparkling pizzicato movement from Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Christmas Day, arranged for the orchestra by Artistic Director Deirdre McClure.