Photo Gallery of Friends of Music Events

Shown below are a few scenes from the events and projects conducted by Friends of Music.

USM performs Haydn's "The Creation

150 members of the University of Southern Maine's Chorale and Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann, perform Haydn's "The Creation" for a delighted audience at the Kingswood H.S. Auditorium on November 8.

The Stoltzmans Perform in Wolfeboro

Following their visiting artist performance, masterclass and workshop within the Governor Wentworth School District, world renowned clarinetist, Richard Stoltzman and his son Peter John, a "monster jazz pianist" perform to a full house on October 23, 2009.

Richard Stoltzman coaches clarinetist Candice Graham of Brewster Academy in a master class.

Gala Harvest Ragtime Revue Opens 2009/2010 Concert Season

Song & dance team Brian Jones and Susan Boyce join ragtime pianist Glenn Jenks (playing the Banjo) delight the audience.

2009 Gala Fundraiser at Bald Peak Colony Club

SCHOOL OUTREACH

Kingswood Regional H.S. seniors Alex DuMars and Steven Olzerowicz receive recognition awards and $100 scholarships from WFOM President David Haeger at Arts Night on March 16.

Two vocalists of Pieces of 8 coach an elementary school student about how to sing a cappella jazz at the Governor Wentworth Regional School District assembly. Pieces of 8, a world-famous jazz vocal ensemble, took part in a school residency and public concert March 23 and 24 for about 1,800 students, sponsored by Friends of Music. The event was made possible with financial support from Dr. Rob Maguire, Ms. Penny Curtis, the Governor Wentworth Arts Council, an anonymous donor and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.

More students join in with Pieces of 8.

The Fireworks New Music Ensemble, acclaimed as New York City's hottest classical band, shares their music and experience with students of Crescent Lake Elementary School on March 22, 2007. The school residency was made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Penny Curtis, Dr. Robert Maguire and Maxfield Real Estate.

Other Concerts

The Joyce DiCamillo Jazz Trio wows a sellout crowd with jazz interpretations of the old standards in February.

The internationally acclaimed Lions Gate Trio performs Mendelssohn's Trio in C Minor for an appreciative audience at All Saints' Episcopal Church on April 8.