MAMM CoLLABORATIONS

The Maine Academy of Modern Music partners with numerous Maine-based organizations to provide live music across the city of Portland and beyond.

We are always looking at ways to bring music to community projects. Please feel free to contact MAMM if you have ideas for partnerships and collaborations.

The Maine Academy of Modern Music is excited to partner with Bull Moose Music for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12! If you received a special MAMM coupon during your Record Store Day shopping at Bull Moose, here's how to redeem it:

Navigate to either the Lessons Page or Camps Page for information, then click the Sign Up link.

  • Enter your family and student info on the Registration Form.

  • Enter your promo code in the “Coupon Code” field.

  • Select your desired class - “Private lesson interest - 30m” for a lesson, or the desired camp.

  • Submit the registration form without making any payment. We will manually apply the discount and then email you to finalize the details.

Redeem by May 31, 2025. New student only. One per person. While supplies last.

Lessons available to students all ages, including adults; summer camps ages 8-18.

2025 Record Store Day @ Bull Moose

August 2 and 3, 2025, at Payson Park in Portland. Overlooking Casco Bay and surrounded by lush green space. This welcoming setting will offer performances from artists Lord Huron, André 3000, Jack White, Turnpike Trubadours, Lucy Dacus, Thee Sacred Souls, and more. Student bands from the Maine Academy of Modern Music will be performing at the festival as well.

Find out more at backcovefestival.com

Back Cove Music and Arts Festival

Carnaval is a winter festival in downtown Portland that is held in the month of March. There is live music, ice sculptures, bonfires, warm food and drink, and more with MAMM bands performing all weekend. The proceeds from Carnaval for 2023 and 2024 will be going directly to MAMM.

CARNAVAL ME

Deering Center Porchfest

Porchfest is an annual September event in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland. The free event hosts musical performances on neighborhood porches and driveways to celebrate the community. Over 65 bands share their talents across the neighborhood, filling the streets with music. MAMM student bands are part of the celebration and perform throughout the day.

Find out more at deeringcenter.me

First Friday Summer Stage Series

In collaboration with Creative Portland, the Summer Stage Series is a live local showcase and free concert series that takes place during the summer First Friday Art Walks from 5-8pm in Monument Square.

Open to all ages, the diverse lineup at each concert event is sure to attract everyone and puts our MAMM bands squarely in the heart of Portland.

DSM Annual Smelt Fry

Each year the Downeast Salmon Federation holds an annual Smelt Fry with money going towards clean water initiatives and protecting public access to the river. Volunteers work all day to clean and fry freshly caught smelt and serve them to hundreds of people throughout the day. Our Bangor and Portland bands are invited to perform live in front of the venue to arriving and departing visitors.

Portland Sea dogs National Anthem

In the waning summer days of 2024, MAMM soloist Emma B. Geller was invited to sing the national anthem in front of the entire stadium of Sea Dogs fans during a Sunday game. This opportunity, in partnership with the Sea Dogs and Best Buddies ME, was a lifelong dream of Emma’s….and she killed it!

PMA Beech Tree Lighting

The Portland Museum of Art’s Copper Beach Tree lighting happens every year on the corner of High St. and Congress. With kids’ activities, local snacks, and live music from our Sing Thing program, it’s a celebratory event for all ages (and for everybody driving up High Street).

Every year, on Halloween night, the city of Bangor shuts down a stretch of Maple Street in the heart of the city for trick-or-treating. As the sun sets, the streets become alive with all sorts of characters, decorations, lights, and rock. Our Bangor Rocks bands roll up on a flatbed, plug in to a generator, and provide a soundtrack for anybody in a two-block radius.

BanGORE Rocks!

River Jam

Presented by Heart of Biddeford, River Jam is a celebration of music and community alongside the Saco River running through downtown Biddeford. Helping to ring in the late days of summer, River Jam provides live dance, theater, & music performances, community booths, and fun activities for all ages. In 2024, MAMM was invited to provide music from two of our soloists, Hadley and Avary.