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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Newport Sings welcomes new singers to join us at the beginning of each semester in mid-September and late January. NCYC programs welcome new singers at the beginning of each session (typically three per year).
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No! None of the Newport Sings programs require an audition; just a love of singing!
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Absolutely! Newport Sings welcomes singers of all musical levels. No matter what your previous musical experience and background, our programs will allow you to grow and have fun doing it!
All singers are given a folder of sheet music and/or word sheets for reference. However, it not expected that everyone will be able to read the musical notation. Additional resources are provided such as YouTube playlists and voice part recordings so that you can listen and practice between rehearsals.
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All of the Newport Sings programs are either free or offered on a sliding scale fee. In Quorus and Aquidneck Singers, singers can choose the semester fee amount that works best for them and their budget.
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All programs meet once a week for either 60- or 90-minutes. The Newport County Youth Chorus is offered in 6-week sessions. The teen/adult choruses meet in the fall and spring (12-15 weeks each) culminating in a performance. Rehearsals are designed to build on the skills and music learned at the previous rehearsal and our practice of singing as an ensemble every week is an important part of our success. Therefore, weekly attendance for the duration of the session/semester is expected.
Some additional performance opportunities are offered throughout the year. Newport Sings often performs at community events such as the Newport Gulls baseball game, the Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting and numerous Pride month events across the state.
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Newport Sings hosts two concerts per year: one on the 2nd Saturday of December and one on the first Saturday of May. The choirs are also regularly invited to sing at events in the community. Newport Sings will notify the ensemble of any added opportunities as far in advance as possible. Participation in performances are strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.