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An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

Applications Now Accepted

October 22, 2018

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premiere music institutes. The students at the Festival are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Applications are now accepted for our 2019 summer programs. In no time at all, more than 250 students from around the globe will be selected to p ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

Applications Now Accepted

October 22, 2018

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premiere music institutes. The students at the Festival are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Applications are now accepted for our 2019 summer programs. In no time at all, more than 250 students from around the globe will be selected to p ...

Q&A with Bixby Kennedy, clarinet

October 3, 2018

Bixby Kennedy was a clarinet Fellow at the Festival in 2017. Originally from Maryville, TN, Bixby is a fellow of Ensemble Connect where he performs in Carnegie Hall and Juilliard, is a teaching artist in the public schools, and presents community engagement concerts throughout New York City. The recipient of the Grand Prize in the 2017 Minnesota Orchestra Yo ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

Applications Now Accepted

October 22, 2018

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premiere music institutes. The students at the Festival are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Applications are now accepted for our 2019 summer programs. In no time at all, more than 250 students from around the globe will be selected to p ...

Q&A with Bixby Kennedy, clarinet

October 3, 2018

Bixby Kennedy was a clarinet Fellow at the Festival in 2017. Originally from Maryville, TN, Bixby is a fellow of Ensemble Connect where he performs in Carnegie Hall and Juilliard, is a teaching artist in the public schools, and presents community engagement concerts throughout New York City. The recipient of the Grand Prize in the 2017 Minnesota Orchestra Yo ...

Grace Bell Named Director of Admissions & Operations

October 1, 2018

The Festival is happy to announce that Grace Bell has been named Director of Admissions & Operations. Bell, who has been with the Festival for the past year as Development Associate, said "I’m honored to serve as the Director of Admissions and Operations at such an exceptional music festival.” Grace Bell, a native of Blue Hill, Maine, grew up atte ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

Applications Now Accepted

October 22, 2018

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premiere music institutes. The students at the Festival are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Applications are now accepted for our 2019 summer programs. In no time at all, more than 250 students from around the globe will be selected to p ...

Q&A with Bixby Kennedy, clarinet

October 3, 2018

Bixby Kennedy was a clarinet Fellow at the Festival in 2017. Originally from Maryville, TN, Bixby is a fellow of Ensemble Connect where he performs in Carnegie Hall and Juilliard, is a teaching artist in the public schools, and presents community engagement concerts throughout New York City. The recipient of the Grand Prize in the 2017 Minnesota Orchestra Yo ...

Grace Bell Named Director of Admissions & Operations

October 1, 2018

The Festival is happy to announce that Grace Bell has been named Director of Admissions & Operations. Bell, who has been with the Festival for the past year as Development Associate, said "I’m honored to serve as the Director of Admissions and Operations at such an exceptional music festival.” Grace Bell, a native of Blue Hill, Maine, grew up atte ...

Casey Oakes Appointed Director of Development & Communications

September 26, 2018

The Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Oakes as Director of Development & Communications. Oakes has been with the Festival for the past three years, most recently in the role of Director of Marketing & Communications. “I am thrilled to continue my work with the Bowdoin International Music Festival in this new position,” Oake ...

An Unforgettable Summer

August 6, 2019

We extend our gratitude to you: faculty, students, patrons, and community partners, for making the 2019 Festival a summer to remember. Your participation has enriched the hearts and minds of thousands of music lovers during the past six weeks. Thank you. Audiences totaling over 18,000 filled halls, museums, classrooms, breweries, churches, libraries, care ...

10 Ways to Experience the Festival for FREE!

June 19, 2019

1. COMMUNITY CONCERTS: As part of the Community Concert Series, students engage with audiences audiences in over 20 venues throughout Maine. Highlights of this year's series include Cellardoor Winery, Portland Museum of Art, Flight Deck Brewing, Piper Shores, and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Finally, join Brunswick Community Night at Had ...

The 2019 Season

March 26, 2019

It is our pleasure to introduce the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s 2019 season. Sundays will present two matinee concerts in Studzinski Recital Hall featuring exceptional guest artists. Imani Winds will present their dynamic playing, culturally relevant programming, and virtuosic collaborations, while Yefim Bronfman, one of the most accomplishe ...

Live Streaming

March 15, 2019

This summer the Festival will continue live streaming performances and events to anyone with an internet connection. Local and global audiences can access exceptional Young Artists Series performances, Subscription Series events, and Masterclasses, a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music, on any internet-c ...

2020 Admissions Tour

October 29, 2018

We are going on tour! Join Festival staff and alumni at conservatories across the country to learn more about the Festival's programs. Stop by to get a brochure and chat about all of the opportunities that Bowdoin offers. Please contact Grace Bell at grace@bowdoinfestival.org with any questions. New England Conservatory Nov 4, 11AM- 2PM, Dining Common ...

Applications Now Accepted

October 22, 2018

The Bowdoin International Music Festival is one of the world’s premiere music institutes. The students at the Festival are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music. Applications are now accepted for our 2019 summer programs. In no time at all, more than 250 students from around the globe will be selected to p ...

Q&A with Bixby Kennedy, clarinet

October 3, 2018

Bixby Kennedy was a clarinet Fellow at the Festival in 2017. Originally from Maryville, TN, Bixby is a fellow of Ensemble Connect where he performs in Carnegie Hall and Juilliard, is a teaching artist in the public schools, and presents community engagement concerts throughout New York City. The recipient of the Grand Prize in the 2017 Minnesota Orchestra Yo ...

Grace Bell Named Director of Admissions & Operations

October 1, 2018

The Festival is happy to announce that Grace Bell has been named Director of Admissions & Operations. Bell, who has been with the Festival for the past year as Development Associate, said "I’m honored to serve as the Director of Admissions and Operations at such an exceptional music festival.” Grace Bell, a native of Blue Hill, Maine, grew up atte ...

Casey Oakes Appointed Director of Development & Communications

September 26, 2018

The Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Oakes as Director of Development & Communications. Oakes has been with the Festival for the past three years, most recently in the role of Director of Marketing & Communications. “I am thrilled to continue my work with the Bowdoin International Music Festival in this new position,” Oake ...

The 2018 Subscription Series

May 8, 2018

Concerts feature world-class musicians in intimate settings. If you would like to order tickets, please contact the Box Office at 207-373-1400. June 25: Escher String Quartet The summer opens with the Escher String Quartet’s Festival début. They begin with the only complete movement of Schubert’s mysteriously unfinished twelfth string quartet before ...