The Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus mission is to provide an opportunity for students 
to enrich their lives with quality vocal music education, choral performances and 
a joyful, lifelong habit of participation in 
music and community.


The chorus aims to serve the community through 
musical performances and the students will be exposed 
to  a wide variety of music genres.  Through teamwork, friendship and acceptance of young musicians with ethnic, economic and religious diversity, the chorus will provide the participants with a supportive, educational environment that will promote excellence in music learning. 
"The only thing better than singing, is more singing!"...................Ella Fitzgerald

Summer 2017 Experiences
**NEW!!  Summer Mini Workshop
(2nd/3rd grade singers)
We are holding a mini summer choral workshop for our youngest singers, entering grades 2-3 in the Fall of 2017.  The mini workshop will be held on August 9-11, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Hope Community Church in Newburyport and the cost is $50.00 per singer.  We still have a few spots left!  Click on Registration  LINK to the right (RED) for more info.
***Summer Vocal Workshop***
(4th - 8th grade singers) 
We are also holding a summer workshop on 3 half days from August 9-11, 2017,  from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Hope Community Church in Newburyport or interested singers currently in grades 3-7.  Click on Registration LINK to the right (RED) for more info.

***Looking for Summer singers!!***
We have been asked to participate in a World Premier of a commisioned piece of music this Summer by composer Kile Smith and will be joining forces with the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival, the Newburyport Choral Society and another Children's Choir.
We are inviting interested singers to join us for this adventure.  Rehearsal dates, performance dates and registration information can be found by clicking on the RED link above or by emailing us directly through our contact page.
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​AUDITION INFO
​​Who:  Any child interested in ensemble singing that is currently in  grades 4-8
(Auditions are NOT required of singers in grades 2 & 3 that will be starting our Junior Chorus in Fall 2017)
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When:   We are currently planning to schedule an audition date in Late August and Early September.  We will update the website with dates ASAP.  Please contact us to arrange an audition if you are interested earlier than August.  (*Send us an email through our contact page -info@gncchorus.org)
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​Where: Hope Community Church
11 Hale Street, Newburyport

Cost: $10.00 Audition Fee per child Please bring cash or check made out to GNCC. The semester fee, of $160.00, once a student is accepted, will be charged per semester - due by the first rehearsal of the term.

The audition process: When building a chorus is important to match vocal quality of the members.  The audition process helps us to choose music and place students in certain sections.  We know that this may be an intimidating experience for students and our goal is to make it as stress free as possible.  


Students will audition up to four at a time.  The directors will ask the students about any singing experiences they have had and why they think they are interested in the chorus.  Students will sing as a group, scales and short phrases that they will be taught.  Students do not need to prepare anything special for the audition but if they have a piece that they would like to sing for us, they are welcome to prepare a short selection and perform it if time allows.

There is a possibility of a student not being accepted into the chorus.  Some students may need more general singing experience and we will assist you in finding those opportunities.  If your child is not accepted into the chorus your audition fee will be refunded. 

Fall 2017 Session

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 Audition INFO:  
​Auditions for Fall 2017 season will be held on August 29th and September 5th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Hope Community Church in Newburyport.  Use ABOVE GRAY link to register for a 15 minute audition slot! 

We audition in small groups of 1-4 singers and no materials are needed to prepare.  We will work with the singer to vocalize, match pitch and sing a familiar song.  Let us know if you have any questions regarding auditions.  There is a $10.00 one-time fee to audition with the GNCC.  Must be paid at the time of audition.

We're growing!!!
We are happy to announce a new opportunity for singers in grades 2 & 3.  Starting in the Fall of 2017, we will have an ensemble just for this age group.  No auditions are required for this age group. If you have an interested young singer, please email us through the contact page of this website -info@gncchorus.org

The Chorus runs for 2 semesters  a year with performances in December and May.

Rehearsals for Fall 2017
When: Tuesdays
4;15 - 5:45 p.m.

Where: Hope Community Church
11 Hale Street, Newburyport
      
Rehearsals will consist of 
music & choral theory combined through choral singing.

Payment plans and financial assistance are available.

GNCC does not issue refunds.  Please make certain that you want to commit  your child to the semester of chorus..  Any registrations will be deleted should the registration fee remain unpaid after seven days following the student's first rehearsal.

​DONATION Information
 GNCC is a non-profit 501-3© organization and all donations are tax deductible.  We are looking for financial support in many areas of the organization.  This includes and is not limited to scholarship funds for students in need, sponsorship for concerts, support with choral supplies and literature expenses, rental costs and capital expenses including risers and audio equipment.  If you are interested in donating time, talent or giving financial support, please contact us through our email info@gncchorus.org or call us at (781) 710 3825.  We thank you in advance for your support of the music in these children's lives.

 Register HERE for ALL GNCC Programs (summer too!)

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Yankee Homecoming,Newburyport - July 30th (12:30 p.m. at Old Fashioned Sunday) and July 31st (11:00 a.m. at Talent Show) 
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Newburyport Chamber Music Festival Concert, World Premier Concert of "I Could See the Sky" by Kile Smith in Collaboration with Newburyport Chamber Music Festival, Newburyport Choral Society, and The Choir School in Portsmouth.  This performance was made possible in part by the Alfred Nash Patterson Grant through Choral Arts New England and the Massachusetts Cultural Council of West Newbury MA

Newburyport - August 19th 2017
Portsmouth =  August  20 2017
(Tickets can be purchased through the website link below:)
http://www.newburyportchambermusic.org

PAST PERFORMANCES (2015 - 2017):
GNCC Spring Sing "Singing Through the Ages!"
May 9,  Newburyport 2017

Bresnahan STEM Fair
April 27. Bresnahan Elementary School, Newburyport 2017

​ACDA Big Sing East Choral Festival,
Cambridge MA, March 2017

Newburyport Mayor Donna Holiday's State of the City Address, Senior Center Newburyport . February 2017 

GNCC Winter Sing,
Newburyport, December 2016

Newburyport Choral Society Winter Concerts, Newburyport, December 2016

AnnaJacques Hospital Tree Lighting, Newburyport, December 2016

Atria Merrimack Place,
​Newburyport, December 2016

Yankee Homecoming "Old Fashioned Sunday" at Bartlett Mall 
Newburyport, July 2016 

Inn Street Celebration - June 2016 Downtown Newburyport

Newburyport Choral Festival - Hosted by Nock Middle School, May 2016

Spring GNCC concert -
Newburyport, May, 2016

West Newbury Council on Aging - Annual Dinner - May 2016

Newburyport High School Basketball Games - May 2016

ACDA Big Sing Central, Choral Festival -   Fay School, Southborough MA , March, 2016

Mayor's State of the City Address, Newburyport - Jan. 2016

Winter GNCC concert - Newburyport, December 2015

Invitation Nights in Newburyport - December 2015

Santa Parade - 
Newburyport, December 2015

Gingerbread Party @ Wenham Museum, Wenham, December 2015

Newburyport Choral Society,Winter Concert, December 2015
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Performance Opportunities:
We are looking for other opportunities to sing for the Greater Newburyport communities. Please contact us if you are interested in having the chorus perform at a community event or function.