BYSO News

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Announces Winners of the 43rd Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bangor, Maine – February 17, 2024 Bangor Symphony Orchestra Announces Winners of the 43rd Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the winners of its 43rd Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition. This annual competition underscores the Symphony’s commitment to fostering musical talent and providing […]

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Support Maine’s Non-Profit Performing Arts Industry

An Open Letter from Maine’s Non-Profit Performing Arts Leaders Non-Profit Performing Arts Organizations are the cornerstones of Maine’s Arts and Cultural Tourism Economy in communities throughout the state but whether or not we will be here to support those communities after COVID-19 remains unknown.  The performing arts play a central role in the civic and […]

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COVID-19 Cancellations and Response

Updated 04/07/2020 – Following directives from the University of Maine and recommendations from the State of Maine CDC, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra is cancelling the following upcoming events and performances: Symphony Soiree, March 21, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts) Sounds of the Sea, March 22, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts) BSYO Spring Concert, March […]

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Benjamin Hochman Returns

Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 124th season continues on Sunday, November 10th with a program focused on the music of Brahms and Prokofiev. The concert opens with the Academic Festival Overture by Brahms, with members of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras joining the BSO for a special side-by-side performance of the piece. This unique collaboration highlights Music Director Lucas Richman’s […]

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BSYO Application Now Open for 2018-2019 Season!

Bangor, ME — Young musicians in Central and Northern Maine are invited to apply for the 2018-2019 Season of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras, led by conductors Sascha Zaburdaeva Lorimer and Rebecca Mallory. The application is available online, along with the newly announced season schedule. Auditions will be held Thursday, September 13 and Sunday, September 16, […]

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BSO moving to historic building in downtown Bangor

BSO will utilize three floors of Nichols Block building for rehearsals, special performances, educational activities, and administrative offices Building including grand ballroom will be hub of arts activity downtown known as the Bangor Arts Exchange, with Launchpad and Bangor Ballet sub-leasing from BSO Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is returning to downtown Bangor. […]

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BSYO Spring Concert in Hampden, Sunday April 2nd

The Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras (BSYO) will present their spring concert on Sunday, April 2nd at 4 p.m. at the Hamdpen Academy Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the Prelude String Orchestra, the Prelude Wind Ensemble, and the Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductors Sascha Zaburdaeva and Trevor Marcho. The April 2nd concert will conclude […]

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BSYO Fall Concert and Food Drive Set for December 4th

Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras (BSYO) will present their fall concert on Sunday, December 4th at 4 p.m. at Bangor High School’s Peakes Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the Prelude String Orchestra, the Prelude Chamber Winds, and the Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductors Sascha Zaburdaeva and Trevor Marcho. The December […]

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BSYO Spring Concert at Hampden Academy

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Location: Hampden Academy, 89 Western Ave., Hampden, ME Time: 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) Admission: FREE, donations of $5/person and of boxes of cereal encouraged Bangor, ME — The Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras, an education program of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, have been rehearsing for three months in […]

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