Maine Pops Summerfest Video now available for viewing
The video of the Maine Pops Concert Band’s Scarborough Summerfest performance on August 21 is now available.
“Pon-Tunes”: Uniquehorns Return for Another Panther Pond Performance
The Uniquehorns - one of the Maine Pops Concert Band’s 10 small ensembles - prepares for performance on Panther Pond in Raymond on August 29. It was the second performance of the French horn ensemble while cruising one of Maine’s Lakes Region locations. (Photo courtesy of Arthur McClanahan.)
“Clarinet Chromatics” Entertain Residents and Vacationers at Jordan Hall Performance in Ocean Park
The Maine Pops Concert Band’s Clarinet Chromatics - shown here at the April 12 Small Ensembles Concert in Saco - closed the Ocean Park (ME) Association’s 2026 concert series with an hour-long performance at Ocean Park’s Jordan Hall on August 26. (Photo by Steve Barrett)
Polished Brass conducts inaugural “Echoes Across the Water” concert at Raymond’s Camp Timanous.
The members of “Polished Brass” - one of 10 Maine Pops Concert Band small ensembles - performed its inaugural “Echoes Across the Water” concert August 26 from Raymond’s Camp Timanous shoreline overlooking Panther Pond. This was the nine-member ensemble’s first public solo concert since it formed in 2025. (Photo by Steve Barrett)
Harbor Brass Quintet Concludes Portland Jetport Arrival Series
Members of the Harbor Brass Quintet - one of 10 Maine Pops Concert Band small ensembles - concluded a four-appearance series that provided music to arriving passengers at the Portland International Jetport on August 22. (Photo by Steve Barrett).
Maine Pops Concert Band Concludes 2026 Summer Season with Scarborough Summerfest Performance
Bass Clarinetists Gregory Stone (left) and Joe Bentencourt perform during the Maine Pops Concert Band’s Scarborough Summerfest concert held August 21 on the grounds of Scarborough High School. (Photo by Steve Barrett.)
Maine Pops Tackles Summer Heat in Bath Gazebo Performance
Under the direction of David Watts, the Maine Pops Concert Band performs its annual Library Park Gazebo concert in Bath, ME on August 7. The band performed 10 compositions for Bath residents and band followers despite the 90-degree temperatures. (Photo by Arthur McClanahan.)
“Uniquehorns” Revive “Pon-tunes” Performances on Maine Waterways
The Maine Pops Concert Band’s “Uniquehorns” French horn ensemble at a pier on Lake Bunganut in Lyman, ME before boarding a pontoon boat to perform a floating concert on July 31. From left-to-right: Barbara Wolejko, Diane McClanahan, Charles Lessard, guest performer Skip Smith, Meagan Concannon, and Denis Drobinski. (Photo by Steve Wolejko.)
Beach Street Big Band Shines on a Rainy Day in Ocean Park’s Temple
Bassist Gregory Stone (left) and guitarist Chris Beavan focus on music during the Beach Street Big Band’s July 29 performance at The Temple in Ocean Park, ME. (Photo by Arthur McClanahan.)
Harbor Brass Quintet entertain Ken’s Place diners in Scarborough
Another successful outreach performance by the Harbor Brass Quintet on July 25 in Scarborough, ME. (Photo courtesy of Larry Langmore.)
Small Ensembles Continue to Serve Maine Pops Community as Summer Season Nears Completion
Trumpeters Peter Flournoy (left) and Raymond Levesque of the Beach Street Big Band perform during the band July 19 concert at the 2026 Yarmouth Clam Festival in Yarmouth, ME. The Beach Street Big Band concludes their public summer schedule on Wednesday, July 29 at Jordan Hall in Ocean Park at 7 p.m. (Photo by Steve Barrett.)
Maine Pops Concert Band Returns to Kennebunk to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Maine Pops Concert Band Director David Watts leads the band in its July 22 performance at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunk, ME. (Photo by Arthur McClanahan.)
A Fresh New Website!
The Maine Pops Concert Band has returned to the web, with www.mainepops.org back online following an extended absence. We’re new, we’re refreshed, and we’re ready to keep you informed about one of Maine’s largest community bands as we prepare for the 2026-2027 season.