2009 - 2010 Season Schedule
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra has been providing live music for the people of Bangor since 1896 and hasn't missed a season since. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, old and new, the Bangor Symphony has something for everyone this season. The Bangor Symphony begins its 114th season in October 2009 with its classical series of music, holiday favorites and summer POPS programs.
Maine High School Concerto Competition
For 28 years the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has been encouraging and recognizing the outstanding talents of Maine’s high school instrumentalists. We invite you to become a part of this long history...
Open to all Maine high school students, the competition offers each year's winners the chance of a lifetime - to perform with the full Bangor Symphony Orchestra for thousands of students and teachers at the Youth Concerts in May. This year's Maine High School Concerto Competition is set for Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00p.m., Minsky Recital Hall, School of Performing Arts, University of Maine. Snow date is February 21
Click here to download the application
If you play a traditional orchestral instrument - including piano, harp, saxophone or percussion - this year's winner could be you!
You'll also be recognized with a cash prize.
First Place : Annas-Cupp Award ($500)
Second Place : Friends of the Symphony Award ($250)
Third Place : Friends of the Symphony Award ($150)
Honorable Mention : Friends of the Symphony Award ($50)
Winners performed live on MPBN April 30, 2007 on "Live at 11" with Elena See. Listen to the broadcast and view photos.
2007 Maine High School Concerto Competition 1st Place winner: Violinist Heather Thomas of Belgrade.
2007 Maine High School Concerto Competition Winners, L - R: 1st: Heather Thomas, Belgrade; 2nd: Marlene McCarthy, Farmingdale; and 3rd: Rachael Townsend, Jefferson.