Maine Memory Network

Music in Maine - Music in Maine

"… and expressions of beauty and emotions through sound. Music reflects the diversity of cultures, influences of historical events, and vast…"

Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"Humans around the world use sacred sounds to connect with a higher being, to advance beliefs, give praise, and to inspire others to join in…"

Music in Maine - MAKE

"… on trees inspired Wabanaki peoples to imitate the sounds. Rattle by Peter Moore, Sipayik, 2018Maine Historical Society In the 19th and 20th…"

Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands

"… used in military bands because the high pitch sound carries over long distances, even during battles."

Music in Maine - HEAR

"… records made of more stable materials, making sound recording practical. Dwayne Tomah, a member of the Passamaquoddy Nation from Sipayik (Pleasant…"

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"… is the Penobscot word for “it has all kinds of sounds” and is my orchestral debut. A historic collaboration between the Bangor Symphony Orchestra…"

The Schooner Bowdoin: Ninety Years of Seagoing History

After traveling to the Arctic with Robert E. Peary, Donald B. MacMillan (1874-1970), an explorer, researcher, and lecturer, helped design his own vessel for Arctic exploration, the schooner <em>Bowdoin,</em> which he named after his alma mater. The schooner remains on the seas.

Music in Maine - Country Music

"… it seems to me that the guitar was the most versatile instrument for accompaniment, and I still love the sound of a good guitar well-played."

Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music

"In Maine, French ballad traditions added unique sounds to the music. Starting in the 1930s, Maine embraced country and bluegrass music, with Bangor…"

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… The Same Band as, “The leading proponents of the punk rock-jazz fusion sound, using adjectives such as ‘overwhelming’ and ‘super talent.’”"

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"Longfellow Family Music “Music is the universal language of humankind.” --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Outre Mer, 1835 Henry Wadsworth…"

Music in Maine - Music Makers

"Music Makers Music Makers instruments Click to see more Music Makers Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their…"

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"Music and Television The Dave Astor Show Click to see more Dave Astor Show photos Dave Astor (1919-2011) produced a variety show in Portland…"

Music in Maine - Music Education

"Music Education Children's Music Click to see more Children's Music Child development educators agree music ignites the skills children need…"

Music in Maine - PLAY

"PLAY Watching musicians sing and play music in public is an important communal experience for the performer and the audience."

Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"Bluegrass Music BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE Click to learn more about BMAM Bluegrass music—acoustic music played on banjo, mandolin…"

Music in Maine - Community Music

"Community Music Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their communities, and honor heritage."

Music in Maine - Music stores

"Music stores Mary Curran Leighton and musicians, Portland, ca. 1930Maine Historical Society Hiram Chase & Son, Belfast, ca. 1895, ca."

Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands

"Community and School Marching Bands Click to explore community bands in Maine Community bands, historically comprised of male musicians…"

Music in Maine - B-flat fife, ca. 1860

"B-flat fife, ca. 1860 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This fife was used by John Robbins when he was a drummer in the…"

Music in Maine - Drumsticks, 1861

"Drumsticks, 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Franklin C. Kimball (1844-1912) used these drumsticks while serving…"

Music in Maine - Drum, Portland, ca. 1854

"Drum, Portland, ca. 1854 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Noble and Cooley of East Granville, Massachusetts started…"

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"Civil War drum, ca. 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Henry Green (1832-1901) of Portland carried this military…"

Music in Maine - Drum, Stockton Springs, ca. 1840

"Drum, Stockton Springs, ca. 1840 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Colonel Freeman McGilvery (1823-1864) of Stockton…"