BANGOR, Maine – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) celebrates their landmark 130th season with the Masterworks series finale, Masterworks V: Our American Story on Sunday April 26, 2026 at 3:00PM at the Collins Center for the Arts. This powerful program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrates the […]
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2026 Bangor, Maine: This spring, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra will be holding live auditions for multiple positions. Sunday, May 10, 2026 Application deadline April 26, 2026 Flute 3 / Piccolo Clarinet 3 / Bass Clarinet Sunday, May 24, 2026 Application deadline May 10, 2026 Principal Bass Section Violin (1 position) TO […]
Bangor Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks IV Maestro Lucas Richman to bring Stravinsky’s Masterpiece to life in BSO’s 130th Season BANGOR, Maine – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will present the fourth Masterworks concert in its 130th Season at 3PM on Sunday, March 22nd at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, and will be […]
BANGOR – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the finalists of the 45th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition. This year’s competition showcased extraordinary young musicians who presented outstanding performances. The musicians of the competition showed remarkable talent. First place was claimed by Ronan Sands, who performed the first movement of Edward Elgar’s […]
Bangor Symphony Orchestra Presents The 45th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition Six finalists compete for the first place prize: to perform with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. BANGOR, Maine – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is delighted to present the 45th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition. With a long, rich history developing musical talent […]
by Judy Harrison Bangor Daily News February 3, 2026 The audience at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s concert was pummeled joyously with symphonies new and familiar at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono on Sunday. A young composer and an emerging flutist wowed concertgoers in the first half and the musicians, led by Conductor […]
BANGOR, Maine – For immediate release – At 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra presents the second concert in its new Chamber Music Series, “Meet the String Family,” at the Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness Center, 16 Central St. in Bangor. Geared towards families and young musicians, musicians from the […]
BANGOR, Maine – For Immediate Release – January 12, 2026 – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will present the third Masterworks concert in its 130th Season at 3 pm on Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. The BSO will be joined by flutist Anthony Trionfo performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s […]
BANGOR, ME [Dec. 16, 2025] – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) presents The Nutcracker with Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs at the Collins Center for the Arts. Three performances are scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 20 – 21 will be led by GRAMMY-winning conductor and BSO Musical Director Lucas Richman as the […]
BANGOR, ME – December 4, 2025 The Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has brought on Emma E. Wellington as the organization’s new marketing coordinator. Emma brings nearly a decade of experience in communication, relationship building, and community engagement to her new role with the BSO. “We are very excited to welcome Emma to our Symphony family,” […]