2008 - 2009 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 113th season in late September, 2008 with its classical series of music, holiday favorites and summer POPS programs.
It's the 28th annual Bangor Symphony Orchestra Maine High School Concerto Competition!
Dates / Time / Location TBA
Open to all Maine high school students, the competition offers each year's winner the chance of a lifetime – to perform with the full Bangor Symphony Orchestra for thousands of students and teachers at our youth concerts in May of the following season.
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.