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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farewell appearance of Lillian Nordica, London, ca. 1913

"1914. Her performance with the London Symphony Orchestra is an indication of the high regard in which she was held."

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Mercurias Orchestra was next, followed by Foss' Dance Orchestra, then came the Fine Black Aces. New Portland seems to have a rich musical history."

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… the pageantry of costumes, sets, or a full orchestra. Some of the participants had been professional musicians, but most were amateurs, only a few…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… and other sorts of entertainment occurred such orchestra performances from Bath's own musical group."

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"It also filled the orchestra pit and covered the piano. The manager of the time at one point put a sign on the door giving the message that the…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"Kneisel worked for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a concertmaster and assistant conductor. He founded the Kneisel Quartet, a string quartet musical…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… tennis courts and, in the evening, the Inn’s own orchestra played at dinner and dances. During the early years of the twentieth century, upscale…"

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"Often times, an orchestra played for the dance. New Portland had many orchestras, the first dating in the late 1800’s."

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe. Patrons could then indulge in a matinee or evening performance of…"

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Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… Inn offered the public performances of a small orchestra on Saturday evenings. The performances caused an intermingling of town residents and the…"

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"Guilford High School Orchestra, 1942Guilford Historical Society On August 29, 1958, Maine School Administrative District #4 became a reality."

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"By the 1920s, the schools had formed a school orchestra, agricultural clubs, a senior fair and drama production, public speaking contest, and a…"

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice, cheerleading practice, class plays, musical productions, class photos, and of…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… to advance the arts such as the Bangor Symphony Orchestra began. Individuals founded new schools of specialized higher learning."

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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