The candidates will conduct the PSO during an audition process that will begin this year and stretch into the spring of 2018.
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‘So bovine’: Maine singer-songwriter Denny Breau’s pot roast strikes a chord
Breau, whose family is music royalty in the state, has been preparing the meal since his 20s. It inspired his only song about food.
Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello embarks on solo career
The group formed on ‘The X Factor’ says it will continue as a quartet.
Elliott Schwartz, Maine’s best-known classical composer, dies at 80
The mentor of generations of Bowdoin College students was an influential innovator in his field, and his work materials are in the Library of Congress.
Beyonce, Adele nominated for song, album and record of the year
Already the most nominated female singer in Grammy history who has won 20 times, Beyonce tops this year’s list with nine nominations.
Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
Kanye West calls out Beyonce, Jay Z during Sacramento concert
He says she wouldn’t perform at the MTV video awards unless she beat him in a category.
Dap-Kings singer Sharon Jones dies at 60
The ‘female James Brown’ shepherded a soul revival.
Windham’s Richard Nickerson receives Grammy educator nomination
The award recognizes music educators who have made ‘a lasting contribution.’