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 rehearsal of the 2024 Spring schedule is slated for January 10 at a site to be determined.

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 - originally slated for Sunday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Falmouth High School in Falmouth, Maine - was postponed. Band officials are working to reschedule the performance for some time in early 2024.

In December, the Maine Pops will 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 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, 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 to skip rehearsal until they recover.

2023 Rehearsal and Public Performance Schedule

December 13 - Maine Pops Concert Band Holiday Benefit Concert at Mountainside Community Church, Falmouth, ME 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.

2024 Rehearsal and Public Performance Schedule

January 10 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m.
January 17 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m.
January 24 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
January 31 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
February 7 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
February 14 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
February 21 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m. (Scarborough Schools Winter Break)
February 28 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
March 6 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
March 13 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
March 20 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
March 27 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
April 3 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
April 10 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
April 17 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m. (Scarborough Schools Spring Break)
April 24 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
April 28 - Maine Pops Concert Band 2024 Spring Concert, site to be determined, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
May 1 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
May 8 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
May 15- Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
May 22 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m.
May 29 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Site TBD, 7 to 9 p.m.
June 5 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m.
June 12 - Maine Pops Concert Band Rehearsal, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, 7 to 9 p.m. (Note: Last day of school in Scarborough will be between June 11 and June 14, pending snow days.)

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