Join us for a Decade-by-Decade Musical Time Machine

Thursday, February 26 | 6:00 PM
Farber Forum, Jewett Hall- Farber Forum | Free and open to all

What happens when you mix six decades of UMA history, a room full of powerhouse faculty musicians, vintage archive photos, jazzy energy, contemporary classical flair, and post-concert snacks?

You get a celebration that refuses to sit quietly in the background.

This special 60th Anniversary concert takes you on a musical journey from the 1960s to today, pairing live performances with a multimedia look at the moments that shaped the University along the way. Expect an energetic, feel-good program that blends story, sound, visuals, and a little bit of sonic adventure.

What you’ll experience:

• Live performances by UMA faculty and guest artists
  
• Music spanning the 60s through today
  
• Jazz, contemporary classical, and genre-blurring surprises
  
• Archival photos from ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s past, projected decade by decade
  
• A world premiere arrangement of “UMA Sunshine”, originally written for the University by former faculty member Willie Maiden
  
• Refreshments afterward in the Danforth Gallery
  

Performers include:
Lindsey Wiehl, Christine Letcher, Anita Jerosch (with guest Sebastian Jerosch), Duane Edwards, Jeffrey Rojo, Marcia Gallagher, and more.

Admission is free. Donations for student scholarships will be gratefully accepted.

Whether you’re a music lover, a history buff, an alum feeling nostalgic, or someone who simply enjoys being in a room where something new is happening for the first time, this is your night.

Come for the music. Stay for the snacks. Leave humming a tune from your favorite decade.

Dr. Anita Jerosch was selected to sit on a panel of international judges at the International Women’s Brass Conference bass trombone audition competitions for orchestra in Hartford, CT in May. This international competition was open to all ages, and genders.

A new work by Â鶹APP adjunct faculty member Al Kryszak will have its world premiere in New York City. “Suite for Solo Cimbalom,” a selection from Kryszak’s “N´Ç˛ő´Ú±đ°ů˛ąłŮłÜ” concerto and film score, will be performed by MatÄ›j ÄŚĂ­p, a rising cimbalom virtuoso from Hodslavice, Czech Republic.

The cimbalom is a hammered, stringed instrument known for its resonant, shimmering tone and remarkable expressiveness. Popular in Eastern European folk and classical traditions, it is rarely featured in solo contemporary works, making this premiere especially distinctive.

Kryszak’s celebrated career includes premieres at Turner Classic Movies, Symphony Space and The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Known for blending music and film, his work often bridges silent cinema and modern classical soundscapes. This latest suite follows Číp’s acclaimed 2024 Boston performance of Kryszak’s full “Cimbalom Concerto” with the New England Film Orchestra. Learn more about his music, art and career at .

The performance will take place Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Bohemian National Hall at the Czech Center in New York City.

UPDATE: The full concert can now be viewed at

UMA Concert Week Spring 2025

Don’t forget to join us for ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s Music Program’s online concerts, pre-recorded and presented on .

April 17, released at 7pm: Concert featuring highlights of our Junior and Senior Student Concerts

May 2, released at 7pm: Online Ensembles Concert featuring our Envok Vocal Ensemble, ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s Chorus, and Jazz and Rock Online Ensembles.

Join us for an evening of art, music and inspiration at Art & Music Night, a special fundraising event in support of student scholarships. The event will take place Thursday, April 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Jewett Hall on the UMA Augusta campus, at 46 University Drive.

Art & Music Night will feature a student art exhibition, a reception with a cash bar at the Danforth Art Gallery and live music performances by ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s esteemed music faculty, including Lindsey Wiehl, Duane Edwards, Christine Letcher, Anita Jerosch and Jeffrey Rojo.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome and encouraged, with all funds raised supporting scholarships for UMA art and music students.

“This event is more than just a night of art and music—it’s an investment in the future of ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s talented students,” said Assistant Professor of Music Lindsey Wiehl, of ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s Contemporary and Popular Music Program. “Every ticket, every donation, and every moment of support helps provide scholarships that turn passion into possibility. We can’t wait to share an inspiring evening with you and make a real difference together!”

Art & Music Night showcases the talent and dedication of UMA students and faculty while raising critical funds to help the next generation of artists and musicians thrive.

Calling all UMA musicians! UMA Radio wants to showcase your talent on our internet airwaves! We play a wide variety of genres, and we’re excited to feature the diverse musical talent of our community.

If you’re interested in sharing your music with the station, send an email to umaradio@maine.edu with your artist/band name and a brief description of your music.

We can’t wait to hear your music and share it with our listeners! Get your music heard on UMA Radio!

Dr. Lindsey Wiehl, assistant professor of music at the Â鶹APP, has been named one of 20 Outstanding Women of 2025 by local radio station Coast 93.1. Celebrated for her deep commitment to community enrichment through the arts and education, Wiehl’s work spans far beyond the classroom.

She has led music and STEM-based projects at summer camps,music lessons at the International Music Camp, and has developed programs that provide students with instruments and opportunities to create and share their music. Through her entrepreneurship venture, Reeding Rainbow Reeds, she blends creativity with accessibility—ensuring that music remains inclusive, engaging and available to all.

At UMA, Wiehl teaches music production, songwriting, and woodwind techniques, and she mentors students through innovative programs in creating and presenting music to larger audiences, which explores the intersection of sound and technology. Wiehl also creates immersive multimedia concert experiences—like Music Based on Literature and Beatlemania Bassoonmania—that invite new audiences into the world of music.

As a performer and composer, Wiehl appears locally and internationally, and she is one half of, the electro-synth band she co-founded with her sister Valerie. Their AVA Digital Platinum Award-winning music video, recorded and produced by UMA Senior Events & Learning Production Specialist Rick Burns, captures their signature blend of EDM energy and scientific curiosity.

A classically trained bassoonist, she’s equally at home in academic, classical and contemporary settings. “I believe the brainy and complex side of music can—and should—coexist with the fun and approachable side,” Wiehl says.

You can listen to Lindsey’s Coast 93.1’s broadcast interview, and learn more about her fascinating work and career at.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lindsey Wiehl on this well-earned recognition!

UMA’s Internet Radio Station will be featuring the works of and their science themed Electronic Dance Music. Lab Brats are comprised of two sisters, Lindsey and Valerie Wiehl. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor of Music at UMA. Their singles will be featured on the station Tuesday afternoons starting at 2:30 p.m. and Friday evenings starting at 8 p.m. Tune in at .

You can check out their award-winning produced by UMA’s Senior Events and Learning Media Production Specialist Rick Burns who recently won the 2025 AVA Digital Awards Platinum distinction for Video Production | Creativity.

Be sure to listen in Tuesdays at 2:30 and Friday’s at 8 p.m.!

Apr 15, 2025, 12 – 1:30 p.m., UMA Fine Arts Building, Room 124 & Online

Join UMA Libraries and UMA’s Music Department for a free film screening of the PBS Independent Lens documentary, “WE WANT THE FUNK!” The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Anita Jerosch, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Lindsey Wiehl, Assistant Professor of Music, and Duane Edwards, Instructor of Music.

“WE WANT THE FUNK!” is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.

Registration is required for those joining us online by Apr 15.

For more information, please contact Cory Budden at cory.budden@maine.edu.

Senior Events and Learning Media Production Specialist Rick Burns has received the 2025 AVA Digital Awards platinum distinction for his exceptional production of the music video “You Will Carry Me.” This international competition honors creative professionals for excellence in planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital media.

The award-winning project (watch below) features the musical group performing “You Will Carry Me,” a song written and performed by Assistant Professor of Music Lindsey Wiehl. Produced as part of ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s music course which focuses on integrating music with visual storytelling, the video showcases the talents of Maine-based performers, including UMA students. Burns’ expert production brought the piece to life, earning national recognition for its artistic and technical excellence.

In his current role, Burns produces videos and facilitates live events, enhancing ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s dynamic learning environment. He is a 1992 graduate of the New England School of Communications (now part of Husson University) and has been an integral part of UMA since 2001. With a career spanning commercial production, documentaries, promotional materials, and music videos, he continues to elevate ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s digital presence. 

Throughout his career, Rick has been recognized for his talent. In 1997 he was acknowledged with an Associated Press First Place Feature Award for video journalism. In 2017, Rick won a Videographer Award for the music video, “Move Me,” which he wrote, performed and produced. He was the recipient of a Viddy Gold Award for a documentary video about the Augusta Mental Health Institute in 2022, and in 2023, he earned an featuring ±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s aviation program.

±«˛Ń´ˇâ€™s music technology program fosters creativity and technical proficiency, providing students and staff opportunities to excel in the evolving digital landscape. Burns’ achievement reflects the university’s commitment to innovation in education and media production.

About the AVA Digital Awards
Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the AVA Digital Awards recognize outstanding achievements in digital campaigns, audio and video production, website development, and social media engagement. The platinum award—the competition’s highest honor—is reserved for entries that demonstrate exceptional creativity and technical excellence.