Sean Fleming’s Musical Performances

Sean Fleming in Damariscotta on 05/04/24

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 05/04/24 - 05/05/24
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Damariscotta Baptist Church
  • City: Damariscotta , Maine
  • Address: 4 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
  • Venue phone: 207-563-3587
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $20, students and children free
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: 207-548-3632
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  • Notes: St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present the Fauré Requiem on Saturday, May 4 at 3:00, and Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m., at Damariscotta Baptist Church. The beloved Requiem was first performed in 1888, and has become a standard of the choral repertoire. Paired with the Requiem will be the exquisite Cantique de Jean Racine. Both of Fauré’s works will be accompanied by Sean Fleming on organ and a professional chamber orchestra, with the featured soloists Jonathan Scott, baritone, and Marybeth McCaffrey, soprano. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged for the concerts. Unlike many works composed in the late 19th century, Fauré left out the more fiery aspects of the Requiem Mass. Of his Requiem, Fauré wrote, “Altogether it is as gentle as I am myself.” Artistic director Linda Blanchard has selected a potpourri of music for the second half of the concert; including the comforting “Sing Gently” composed by Eric Whitacre in 2020, a setting of Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the thing with feathers” by Christopher Tin, and Elizabethan composer Thomas Weelkes’ “Thule, the Period of Cosmography,” based on an interesting text full of geographical place names. Several pieces based on sea subjects will be sung, including an arrangement of the chantey “High Barbary,” “Full Fathom Five” by Charles Wood, and “The Mermaid.” And be prepared for a surprise or two! Tickets are $20 for adults, free for students. Purchase them at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta and online at ceciliachoir.org. For more information, please email info@ceciliachoir.org, visit facebook.com/stceciliachamberchoir and ceciliachoir.org, or call 207-548-3632.

Sean Fleming in Newcastle on 04/28/24

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 04/28/24
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Second Congregational Church
  • City: Newcastle
  • Address: 51 Main Street, Newcastle, Maine 04553
  • Venue phone: (207) 563-3379
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $20, students and children free
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: 207-548-3632
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  • Notes: Sheepscot Chorus invites you to concerts featuring the beloved Mozart Requiem on Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 PM, and Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 PM at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. The Chorus will perform this ever-popular work under the direction of Linda Blanchard, and accompanied by organist Sean Fleming and a professional 24-piece orchestra. The concerts will feature the well-known soloists Mary Sullivan, soprano, Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano, David Myers-Wakeman, tenor, and John David Adams, bass. One of the enduring masterpieces of classical literature, the Requiem was Mozart’s final and perhaps greatest work. Commissioned anonymously, the Requiem remained unfinished at the time of Mozart’s untimely death, adding an aura of mystery and intrigue to its composition. Yet, despite its incomplete state, the Requiem is a testament to Mozart’s genius, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend rich harmonies with poignant melodies. Shorter favorites will also be featured on the program, including two by Eric Whitacre; the humorous “Animal Crackers, Vol. 1,” and the stunning “The Seal Lullaby.” Performances by the Chorus’ 2024 student music award winners will also be featured. The concerts will close with the toe-tapping gospel-style number “Walk Him Up the Stairs” from the musical “Purlie.” For more information, visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org, email info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or call 207-548-3632. Tickets are available at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor, Treats in Wiscasset, and online at sheepscotvalleychorus.org/tickets.

Sean Fleming in Newcastle on 04/27/24

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 04/27/24
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Second Congregational Church
  • City: Newcastle
  • Address: 51 Main Street, Newcastle, Maine 04553
  • Venue phone: (207) 563-3379
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $20, students and children free
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: 207-548-3632
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  • Notes: Sheepscot Chorus invites you to concerts featuring the beloved Mozart Requiem on Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 PM, and Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 PM at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. The Chorus will perform this ever-popular work under the direction of Linda Blanchard, and accompanied by organist Sean Fleming and a professional 24-piece orchestra. The concerts will feature the well-known soloists Mary Sullivan, soprano, Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano, David Myers-Wakeman, tenor, and John David Adams, bass. One of the enduring masterpieces of classical literature, the Requiem was Mozart’s final and perhaps greatest work. Commissioned anonymously, the Requiem remained unfinished at the time of Mozart’s untimely death, adding an aura of mystery and intrigue to its composition. Yet, despite its incomplete state, the Requiem is a testament to Mozart’s genius, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend rich harmonies with poignant melodies. Shorter favorites will also be featured on the program, including two by Eric Whitacre; the humorous “Animal Crackers, Vol. 1,” and the stunning “The Seal Lullaby.” Performances by the Chorus’ 2024 student music award winners will also be featured. The concerts will close with the toe-tapping gospel-style number “Walk Him Up the Stairs” from the musical “Purlie.” For more information, visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org, email info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or call 207-548-3632. Tickets are available at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor, Treats in Wiscasset, and online at sheepscotvalleychorus.org/tickets.

Sean Fleming in Boothbay Harbor on 12/02/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 12/02/23 - 12/03/23
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor
  • City: Boothbay Harbor
  • Address: 125 Townsend Ave Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1844
  • Venue phone: 207-633-4757
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $15, students free.
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: Sheepscot Chorus invites you to “Bach and Christmas Pops!” on 3:00 PM on Sat., Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. Professional soloists and a chamber orchestra will join the chorus for these popular holiday concerts. “We are pleased to perform such a masterpiece for the community,” says director Linda Blanchard about the “Magnificat.”  Holiday Pops favorites accompanied by a chamber orchestra will round out the second half of the program. A highlight will be two new arrangements by English composer Paul Ayres, “Santa Claus is comin’ to town,” and “Winter Wonderland.” “Santa Claus is comin'” features an astounding fugal treatment of the well-known tune. Co-director and accompanist Sean Fleming has a knack for bringing together top-notch musicians for our holiday pops orchestra, sure to set toes tapping! The fabulous soloists for the concerts include soprano Mary Sullivan, alto Joelle Morris, tenor David Myers-Wakeman, and bass Joshua Miller. Go to www.purplepass.com/sheepscotchorus2023 to buy tickets now. Tickets are $15 (free for students) and are available at Treats in Wiscasset and Sherman’s Book Store in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. For more information, please email info@sheepscotvalleychorus.org, or visit facebook.com/sheepscotchorus and sheepscotvalleychorus.org.

Sean Fleming in Rockland on 10/21/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 10/21/23
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Farnsworth Art Museum
  • City: Rockland , Maine
  • Address: 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME 04841
  • Venue phone: (207) 596-6457
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: The concert will be free with Museum admission, but pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited.
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Box office: 207-596-6457
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  • Notes: Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music, a professional chamber ensemble composed of renowned soprano Mary Sullivan, flutist Linda Brunner, bassoonist David DeBolt, and keyboardist Sean Fleming, will perform at the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland on Saturday, October 21, at 3:00 PM. The program will feature music by Donizetti, Handel, Rossini, Mozart, Cherubini, Puccini, Dvořák, and more. As a special treat, the humorous “Stay With Me” will be performed from P.D.Q. Bach’s opera parody “The Abduction of Figaro.” The concert will be free with Museum admission, but pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. For more information, please call David DeBolt at 207-644-0066, or visit www.mainefriendsofmusic.com or www.facebook.com/mainefriendsofmusic. Maine Friends of Music specializes in quick-paced programs that create interesting listening experiences, with a variety of tone, colors, and styles. Much of the ensemble’s repertoire features a mixture of classic eighteenth-century Baroque selections, including works by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as twentieth century composers such as Debussy, Hindemith, Vaughan-Williams, and Koechlin. New music written for the Maine Friends of Music concerts by crossover classical/jazz composer Bill Douglas, as well as material composed by Bernard Garfield, David DeBolt, and Sean Fleming expands the ensemble’s repertoire further. “Imagination and adaptation are twin themes that inspire the annual concerts by the Maine Friends of Music, one of the state’s most unusual performing ensembles. I’ve attended for the past two years, and I’ve been thoroughly delighted by the repertoire that’s presented with enthusiasm and flair.” (Scott Andrews, Times Record, Brunswick, ME).

Sean Fleming in Damariscotta on 12/10/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 12/10/23
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Damariscotta Baptist Church
  • City: Damariscotta , Maine
  • Address: 4 Bristol Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
  • Venue phone: 207-563-3587
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $20 general admission; free for children and students
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas concerts on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick, and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church. Linda Blanchard is St. Cecilia’s artistic director and conductor, assisted by organist and pianist Sean Fleming. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged for these popular concerts. “You were as good as ever!” “The whole thing was just beautiful!” “I’m so glad we came!” are a few of the audience comments from last year’s December concerts. A beautiful new setting of the 16th century text Balulalow by VOCES8 member Christopher Moore will be featured. Bob Chilcott’s setting of “Good King Wenceslas” will be sung, as well as Richard Francis’ perennially-popular “People, Look East” based on Eleanor Farjeon’s Christmas poem. A favorite piece used for many Christmas concerts, Rutter’s “King Jesus Hath A Garden,” will be sung. A professional string quartet will accompany the group on select pieces. As a special treat, Eric Whitacre’s “Glow,” written for the “World of Color – Winter Dreams” show which premiered at Disney California Adventure Park in California, will be performed. With audience sing-along caroling using several of David Willcocks’ arrangements, this concert is sure to be a treat for the whole family. Tickets are $25 for the Saturday Bowdoin Chapel concert, and $20 for the Sunday Damariscotta Baptist Church concert. For more information, please email info@ceciliachoir.org, visit facebook.com/stceciliachamberchoir and ceciliachoir.org, or call 207-380-2768.

Sean Fleming in Brunswick on 12/09/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 12/09/23
  • Time: 4:00pm
  • Venue: Bowdoin College Chapel
  • City: Brunswick
  • Address: 5000 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011
  • Venue phone: (207) 798-4141
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $25 general admission; free for children and students
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas concerts on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick, and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church. Linda Blanchard is St. Cecilia’s artistic director and conductor, assisted by organist and pianist Sean Fleming. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged for these popular concerts. “You were as good as ever!” “The whole thing was just beautiful!” “I’m so glad we came!” are a few of the audience comments from last year’s December concerts. A beautiful new setting of the 16th century text Balulalow by VOCES8 member Christopher Moore will be featured. Bob Chilcott’s setting of “Good King Wenceslas” will be sung, as well as Richard Francis’ perennially-popular “People, Look East” based on Eleanor Farjeon’s Christmas poem. A favorite piece used for many Christmas concerts, Rutter’s “King Jesus Hath A Garden,” will be sung. A professional string quartet will accompany the group on select pieces. As a special treat, Eric Whitacre’s “Glow,” written for the “World of Color – Winter Dreams” show which premiered at Disney California Adventure Park in California, will be performed. With audience sing-along caroling using several of David Willcocks’ arrangements, this concert is sure to be a treat for the whole family. Tickets are $25 for the Saturday Bowdoin Chapel concert, and $20 for the Sunday Damariscotta Baptist Church concert. For more information, please email info@ceciliachoir.org, visit facebook.com/stceciliachamberchoir and ceciliachoir.org, or call 207-380-2768.

Sean Fleming in Searsport on 10/08/23

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Sean Fleming performing on the 1906 EW Lane tracker action pipe organ at the First Congregational Church of Searsport

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 10/08/23
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Searsport First Congregational Church
  • City: Searsport , Maine
  • Address: 8 Church St, Searsport, ME 04974
  • Venue phone: 207-548-0327
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: Admission is by donation at the door.
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: Damariscotta organist Sean Fleming will present an organ recital at the First Congregational Church of Searsport, 8 Church St., on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. Featured on the 1906 E.W. Lane pipe organ will be Bach’s Sinfonia from Cantata 29, the Guilmant Organ Sonata No.1 in D minor, “Concert Variations on the Austrian Hymn” by the Maine-born composer John Knowles Paine, a beautiful setting of “Rhosymedre” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the famous Widor Toccata. Admission is by donation at the door. For more information contact Sean Fleming at sean68@email.com or seanfleming.org, or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/263976723283193. A piano and organ recitalist who has performed throughout the United States, Fleming studied organ and piano with Ray Cornils, John Doney, Michael Lindsey, and Gerald McGee. He was the recipient of a 2009 St. Botolph Club Foundation grant award. He also works with numerous choral groups and theater organizations throughout Maine.

Sean Fleming in Searsport on 09/10/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 09/10/23
  • Time: 3:00pm
  • Venue: Searsport First Congregational Church
  • City: Searsport , Maine
  • Address: 8 Church St, Searsport, ME 04974
  • Venue phone: 207-548-0327
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: free admission is by donation at the door, with proceeds to go to the FCC Church and Community music programs
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers band play ragtime and Dixieland on September 10 in Searsport Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers band will play Dixieland and ragtime on ​Sunday, September ​10, at ​3 p.m. at the Searsport First Congregational Church, 8 Church St. Included will be pieces originally played by “Jelly Roll” Morton, Louis Armstrong, Scott Joplin, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, and more. Such early Dixieland-style hits as “The Chant,” “Black Bottom Stomp,” “Tiger Rag,” and more will be played. Come tap your feet as the band plays hits from the dawn of the jazz age. The Red Hot Peppers band for this concert will include the same instrumental configuration that “Jelly Roll” Morton used in his trend-setting Red Hot Peppers in the 1920s; with Sean Fleming on piano, Phil Clement on banjo and guitar, Glen Sargent on clarinet, Allen Millett on drums, Doug Kennedy on trombone and double bass, Peter Stuart on trumpet, and Anne-Marie D’Amico on tuba. This concert is sure to be a favorite for people of all ages!​ Plan to come early to guarantee your seating; admission is by donation at the door, with proceeds to go to the FCC Church and Community music programs, and to help defray the cost of the concert series. All are welcome! For more information, please call Carolyn Maunz at 207-567-8039, or email Sean Fleming at seanfleming@email.com.

Sean Fleming in Newcastle on 08/21/23

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  • Artist: Sean Fleming
  • Date: 08/21/23 - 09/25/23
  • Time: 9:00am
  • Venue: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
  • City: Newcastle
  • Address: 11 Glidden Street, Newcastle, ME 04553
  • Venue phone: (207) 563-3533
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: free
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
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  • Notes: St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, our program blends carols both sacred and secular with seasonal readings, accompanied by a professional string quartet, performed in beautiful Bowdoin College Chapel and Damariscotta Baptist Church. St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is a fully-auditioned community group comprised of singers from talented youth to seasoned performers. We perform the very finest challenging choral repertoire spanning the centuries from medieval to modern, under the direction of husband-and-wife team Linda Blanchard and Sean Fleming of Damariscotta. In the English choral tradition, we sing with a straight tone, enabling attention to fine-tuning rich harmonies. Much of our repertoire is a capella, and we frequently are accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. We present two to three concerts per year, typically in December and May. We’re a dedicated and friendly bunch, eager to welcome new members, and we especially encourage gifted students to audition. Rehearsals are high-energy and challenging. “We work hard,” says Blanchard, “but we keep the rehearsals upbeat and fun. We provide practice materials to use at home, so singers can come to rehearsal feeling prepared and ready to go!” Singers wishing to audition should have good vocal control, and sopranos and altos should be able to sing without vibrato. The ability to read music is preferred, but those who cannot read may participate by spending extra time learning the music at home with the aid of provided practice materials. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM starting on Sept. 13, at St. Andrew’s Church, Glidden St. in Newcastle. To schedule an audition, call Linda Blanchard at (207) 380-2768 or email audition@ceciliachoir.org. For more information about the Choir, please visit our website at ceciliachoir.org.