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Performing ArtsMaine, United States51-200 Employees
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is a professional performing arts organization based in Portland, Maine, with a history dating to its debut about a century ago. It comprises 82 professional musicians, with about 40% residing in Maine and the remainder drawn from the greater Boston area, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Its primary venue is Merrill Auditorium in downtown Portland, a 1,908-seat hall that houses the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, installed when the venue opened in 1912. The orchestra's September-to-June season features a mix of classical and Pops performances, a Magic of Christmas series, and a range of outreach concerts for families and students, including Discovery concerts and KinderKonzerts across Maine and into New Hampshire. Through these programs it serves a broad audience of listeners, students, and families, reflecting its role within the regional performing arts landscape.