School of Performing Arts

School of Performing Arts events are ticketed as follows:
– Music concerts taking place at the Collins Center are listed below.
– Music concerts that are ticketed by the CCA and that take place in Minsky Recital Hall can be found here.
– Information on any additional music concerts and theatre productions can be found here.

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Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble Combined Concert

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

Two of the University’s outstanding auditioned groups, the University of Maine Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble are dedicated to performing challenging, significant, diversified, and contemporary literature within their respective repertoire. General admission $12, all fees included.  Free with a student MaineCard Check back to purchase tickets later this summer! To learn more about the University of […]

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Considering Matthew Shepard

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

The University of Maine Singers and the Maine Gay Men’s Chorus in collaboration with UMaine’s Collegiate Chorale and Acadia Choral Society present Craig Hella Johnson’s oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard. About the piece: Deeply moved by the murder of a young gay man, acclaimed conductor Craig Hella Johnson composed an evocative and compassionate musical response that leaves audiences […]

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Symphonic Band & Bangor Band

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

Join us for a concert performed by UMaine’s Symphonic Band in collaboration with Bangor Band. General admission $12, all fees included.  Free with a student MaineCard Check back to purchase tickets later this summer! To learn more about the University of Maine instrumental and choral ensembles or for a complete list of School of Performing […]

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Yuletide Celebration

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

The University’s major choral ensembles collaborate to perform their annual holiday concert. An afternoon of festive music and fun for the whole family! General admission $12, all fees included.  Free with a student MaineCard. Check back to purchase tickets later this summer!

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Concert for a Cause: UMaine Concert Band

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

This is the UMaine Concert Band’s annual concert to benefit a local charity doing good work in our community! They’ll play with Hampden Academy and a local middle school band. Free admissions; donations accepted and will benefit a local community organization. To learn more about the University of Maine instrumental and choral ensembles or for […]

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Symphonic Band & Concert Band

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Collins Center for the Arts

The UMaine School of Performing Arts presents a combined performance of Symphonic Band and Concert Band. General admission $12, all fees included.  Free with a student MaineCard Check back to purchase tickets later this summer! To learn more about the University of Maine instrumental and choral ensembles or for a complete list of School of […]

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