The Maine Pops Concert Band rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., normally at Scarborough High School while school is in session. The first session of the 2023-2024 season was held September 6.
As always, there will be adjustments to the rehearsal schedule through the year as Scarborough Schools conduct their own music and theater programs at the high school and middle school levels. The Maine Pops will take all steps necessary to coordinate alternate venues and inform the membership of rehearsal site changes in advance.
The band's annual fall concert is slated for Sunday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Scarborough High School, Scarborough, ME.
In December, the Maine Pops will also perform two Christmas benefit concerts. The first will be held Wednesday, December 13 at Mountainside Community Church in West Falmouth, begining at 7 p.m. The second is tentatively slated for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 at St. Luke's Cathedral in Portland.
Musicians wishing to join the band and perform are welcomed. The band is in great need of clarinet, trumpet, oboe, French horn, trombone,and percussion players. If you are interested, please visit the band;'s How to Join page for information joining the Maine Pops.
The Maine Pops Board of Directors emphasizes the need to keep member vaccinations up-to-date in order to participate in rehearsals and performances. If musicians are feeling ill, they are encouraged on skip rehearsal until they recover.
2023 Rehearsal and Public Performance Schedule
September 27 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
October 4 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
October 11 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
October 18 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
October 25 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
November 1 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
November 8 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
November 15 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
November 19 - Maine Pops Concert Band 35th Anniversary Fall Concert, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
November 22 - NO REHEARSAL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 29 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
December 6 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
December 13 - Maine Pops Concert Band Holiday Benefit Concert at Mountainside Community Church, West Falmouth, 7 to 9 p.m.
December 20 - Maine Pops Concert Band Holiday Benefit Concert at St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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