Maine Memory Network

"When the Lilacs are in Bloom" sheet music cover, Rumford Falls, 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1900 Location: Rumford Falls Media: Ink on paper

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"Dirigo! A Song to Thee Oh Maine!" sheet music cover, Portland, 1926

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1926 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Lewiston Music Hall, Lewiston, 1877

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1877 Location: Lewiston Client: unknown Architect: John A. Fox

Meredith College music building, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1978

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1978 Location: Raleigh Client: Meredith College Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect
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Of Note: Maine Sheet Music

Of Note: Maine Sheet Music features captivating covers of original sheet music along with stories about Maine connections to the songs. Before people had easy access to popular music from records, radios, and the internet, they played songs of the day on instruments at home, using sheet music purchased at music stores. Iconic Maine subjects like lobsters, pine trees, and winter were perfect for lyrics sung by luminaries like Rudy Vallée of Westbrook, and intricate artwork of Maine’s landscape graced the sheet music covers.

Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"From folk music to chamber music, Blue Hill has embraced a variety of musical styles. Music has always been a big part of what this community uses to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Hall after repairs, Swan's Island, ca. 1985Swan's Island Historical Society The Independent Order of Odd Fellows…"

Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
by Ken Brooks

How the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum began

BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
by BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

A story about the Bluegrass Music Association of Maine