Maine Memory Network

"Those Snow Capped Hills of Maine" sheet music cover, Portland, 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1920 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

"Paul Revere’s Ride" sheet music cover, New York, 1905

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1775 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Bagaduce Music Lending Library, Blue Hill, 1990-2014

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1990–2014 Location: Blue Hill Client: Bagaduce Music Lending Library Architect: Landscape Design Associates

Lewiston Music Hall, Lewiston, 1877

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

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…"

Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ

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BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
by BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

A story about the Bluegrass Music Association of Maine

Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
by Ken Brooks

How the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum began