Thank you for supporting community music.

The Maine Pops Concert Band is proud to bring live concert band music to communities throughout Greater Portland. From our annual fall, holiday, and spring concerts to summer performances, benefit concerts, and small ensemble appearances, we're honored to share music with audiences of all ages.

As a nonprofit organization, Maine Pops depends on the generosity of our members, local businesses, and community supporters. Every contribution—whether it's a financial gift, a sponsorship, volunteer time, or the use of a rehearsal or performance space—helps us continue bringing music to our communities.

Thank you for being part of our story.

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Your Support Makes the Music Possible.

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    Keep Community Music Alive

    Your support helps us bring free and affordable live performances to audiences throughout southern Maine.

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    Support Local Musicians

    Your donation helps provide music, equipment, and opportunities for more than 100 volunteer musicians to perform together.

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    Enrich Our Communities

    From parks and schools to senior living communities and community celebrations, your gift helps us share music where it matters most.

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    Inspire The Next Generation

    Every performance introduces new audiences to the joy of concert band music and encourages a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

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    Strengthen Our Music Library

    Donations help us purchase new music, maintain our library, and continue performing a wide variety of concerts year after year.

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    Build Community Through Music

    Every contribution helps create opportunities for people to connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories through live music.

Memorial & Tribute Gifts

One of the greatest honors we receive is being entrusted with gifts made in memory of current and former Maine Pops musicians.

Many families have chosen to remember a loved one by asking friends and family to make a donation to Maine Pops in lieu of flowers. These gifts celebrate a lifelong love of music while helping future generations of musicians and audiences enjoy community concert band performances.

Memorial donations help us purchase music, maintain our library, support special projects, and continue our mission of building community through music.

If you'd like to make a memorial or tribute gift in honor of a Maine Pops Concert Band member, please contact our Treasurer for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Maine Pops Concert Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, and as such, donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

  • Unless you've designated your gift for a specific purpose, your donation supports the Maine Pops Concert Band's general operations and programming. Your generosity helps fund music purchases, equipment, rehearsal and performance expenses, and the many behind-the-scenes costs of bringing live community music to audiences throughout southern Maine.

  • Absolutely! Maine Pops runs on the time, talents, and generosity of our volunteers. Whether you'd like to help behind the scenes, support concerts and events, or share a special skill, we'd love to help you find a place to get involved. Contact us at president@mainepops.org, and let's talk about how you can join in!

  • Yes! We gratefully accept many types of in-kind donations, including goods, services, and professional expertise. Because our needs vary throughout the year, we ask that you contact us before making a donation so we can discuss how your gift can best support the band.