Keywords: Musical Artist
Item 149586
"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
Item 23194
Sue Winchell Burnett, Brunswick, ca. 1895
Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: circa 1895 Location: Brunswick Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
<i>Of Note: Maine Sheet Music</i> 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.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
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…"
Site Page
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Story
Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
by Ken Brooks
How the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum began
Story
Keeping Dance and Music Alive
by Cindy Larock
Cindy Larock's involvement in the traditional music and dance scene in Maine for over 40 years.
