More with Midcoast 2024-25

The MSO’s “More with Midcoast” program offers audience members a chance to go behind the scenes and interact with the instruments while learning more about the music and the musicians performing it. All of the programs are offered free of charge and take place in the concert hall (unless otherwise noted) so you can be sure to have a great seat for the concert following the event.

Meet the Instruments

January 18 at 6pm - Franco Center Heritage Hall (below the concert hall)

January 19 at 1:30pm - Mt. Ararat Middle School gym (use same entrance as Orion Performing Arts Center)

A popular family event in which MSO musicians will be on hand to give people of all ages a chance to play and learn about the instruments in the orchestra.

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A Conversation with Hiroya Miura

March 22 at 6pm - Franco Center

March 23 at 1:30pm - Orion Performing Arts Center

Get to know our guest conductor as he chats with Caroline Cornish, former television news anchor and reporter, about his career and the pieces he chose for our March concert.he concec

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Open Rehearsal with the MSO’s Music Director

May 17 at 6pm - Franco Center

May 18 at 1:30pm - Orion Performing Arts Center

Join Rohan Smith and the orchestra on stage as he rehearses a selection of music from our May concert. Seating is limited so be sure to arrive early.

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Previously: Interview with Kimberly and Robert Lehmann, guest artists

October 26 at 6pm - Franco Center

October 27 at 1:30pm - Orion Performing Arts Center

Join Mary Hunter, Professor Emeritus of Music Bowdoin College, as she explores the fascinating careers of our talented husband and wife duo

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