The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Renia Shterenberg as its new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Shterenberg brings a wealth of experience in arts administration and, as a former violinist, has a deep-rooted passion for classical music. In her role with the BSO, she will provide leadership and […]
The Nutcracker: Know Before You Go
December 16, 2022After a three-year hiatus, The Nutcracker returns to the Collins Center for the Arts featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Robinson Ballet, and Bangor Area Youth Choirs. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 17 at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, December 18 at 3pm. WEATHER NOTICE: We are expecting rain and snow on Saturday. Please be […]
Italian Pianist Debuts and Bernard “Billy” Miller Retires in Season Finale
March 30, 2022Bangor, ME — The Bangor Symphony Orchestra concludes its 126th season on Sunday, April 10th with a program featuring Italian pianist Roberto Plano in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, alongside festive works by Dvořák and Borodin led by Music Director and Conductor Lucas Richman. The season finale will also be percussionist Bernard “Billy” Miller’s last performance with the orchestra, […]
COVID-19 Cancellations and Response
March 12, 2020Updated 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 […]
BSYO Application Now Open for 2018-2019 Season!
August 7, 2018Bangor, 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, […]
BSO moving to historic building in downtown Bangor
June 21, 2017BSO 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. […]