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
JOIN US!  MONDAY, April 30th - 7:00 p.m.,
​Firehouse Center for the Arts Newburyport MA
The Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus will be taking over the Firehouse Stage for one spectacular night featuring showtunes from well-loved and new Broadway shows!  The evening will feature ensemble performances by our 2 choirs, the GNCC and the GNCC Juniors, along with some featured soloists, duets and small ensembles. Some of the songs scheduled for the evening include a rousing rendition of “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! and a poignant version of “Waving through a Window” from the Grammy winning new musical Dear Evan Hansen.  
There will also be a silent auction held in the upstairs lobby that evening, to assist in the fundraising for the organization.  Items will include various donations from merchants & restaurants in Newburyport & surrounding communities.  Tickets can be purchased at Firehouse.org ($20/adult, $15/senior & student) - This performance is made possible by the Firehouse Center for the Arts Community Non-profit Grant.
Juniors Corner:
 GNCC Juniors is our younger ensemble, made up of children in  grades 2 & 3.   No auditions are required for this age group. The GNCC Juniors rehearse on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Hope Church in Newburyport. If you have an interested young singer, please  email us with any questions -info@gncchorus.org

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

​Rehearsals for  Spring 2018
When: Tuesdays
Time for GNCC - 4;00- 5:30 p.m.
Time for GNCC junior chorus -
​4:00- 5:00 p.m.
Where: Hope Community Church
11 Hale Street, Newburyport
      
Rehearsals will consist of 
music & choral theory combined through choral singing.
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SUMMER WORKSHOP INFO!!!!
​We are happy to announce our dates for our summer 2018 workshop - it will be held
Monday, July 30th - Friday Aug. 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Hope Church in Newburyport.
Registration Link will be posted SOON!

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COME CHECK US OUT!
  GNCC is made up of local singers in grades 4-8 and require an auditon.  GNCC Juniors is grades 2-3 and no audition is required.

For more info about upcoming performances, auditions, and summer programs, please
 Email us at:  info@gnncchorus.org

​Audition INFO:  
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.

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.  

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. 

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.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
GNCC 'Takes the Stage', April 30th, 2018 Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport  - Tickets available at firehouse.org
This performance is made possible by the Firehouse Center of the Arts Community Non-profit Grant Program

"Charlie" a play by local author, Donna Seim and directed by Anna Smulowitz, May 4 - 18, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport 

Bresnahan School Stem Fair, May 24th, Newburyport

Greater Newburyport Village Annual Holiday Lunch, Dec. 19, Newburyport
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PAST PERFORMANCES (2015 - 2018):
Big Sing Central Choral Festival, March 17, 2018 Fay School, Southborough MA
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Newburyport High School Basketball Game, Monday, Feb. 12th 2018, NHS

Mayor Donna Holaday's Innauguration, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - City Hall Newburyport

GNCC Winter Sing Concert, Tuesday, December 19th - Hope Church

​Newburyport Choral Society Winter Concert, December 9 & 10, 2017

Anna Jacques Hospital Tree Lighting, Newburyport, Tuesday, December 5th 

150th Celebration of Belleville Church in Newburyport,  December 3rd, 2017 

Invitation Night Downtown Newburyport,  December 1st, 2017 

Port Follies, Newburyport FireHouse to support Roof Over Head, September 22, 2017

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.
Newburyport - August 19th 2017
Portsmouth =  August  20 2017
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

Yankee Homecoming, Old Fashioned Sunday & YH Talent Show, Newburyport - July 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.