Dec 2 - NMS 8th grade, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 4) Dec 3 - NMS 7th grade, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 4) Dec 10 - NHS Orchestra/Jazz Improv, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 11) Jan 23 - RIS Grade 5 Orchestra/Chorus, 7pm at RIS (Snow date Jan 30) Jan 27 - RIS Grade 6 Orchestra/Chorus, 7pm at RIS (Snow date Jan 28) May 11 - NMS 7th grade, 7pm at NHS May 12 - NMS 8th grade, 7pm at NHS May 14 - RIS Grade 5 Orchestra/Chorus, 7pm at RIS May 19 - NHS Orchestra/Jazz Improv, 7pm at NHS May 21 - RIS Grade 6 Orchestra/Chorus, 7pm at RIS
2019 Scholarship Application
The Newtown Orchestra Parents Group Scholarship is available to any senior currently enrolled in the Newtown High School Orchestra. Scholarship selection is based upon past involvement in the Orchestral Program, as well as the submitted application. Scholarship(s) will be awarded to deserving seniors at the NHS Orchestra Concert on May 21, 2019.
We are looking for all kinds ofvolunteers, as well as new leaders. Our current team members do not have students in the school orchestras anymore and are ready to turn the reigns over to new leadership. If you would like to see NOPG continue to support the students and offer valuable opportunities such as scholarships, then we need your help NOW! Training can be provided over the summer to enable a smooth transition for upcoming fall activities.
Spring 2019 Concert Schedule
May 13 - NMS Grade 7, 7pm at NHS May 14 - NMS Grade 8, 7pm at NHS May 16 - RIS Grade 5 Orchestra and Chorus, 7pm at RIS May 21 - NHS Orchestra and Jazz Improv, 7pm at NHS May 23 - RIS Grade 6 Orchestra and Chorus, 7pm at RIS
Holiday Festival Needs Musicians
The annual Holiday Festival (sponsored by Newtown Youth and Family Services) is looking for musicians to perform on Sunday, December 2 at Edmond Town Hall and the C.H. Booth Library. It's great way to spread holiday cheer and also earn community service hours! Musicians are responsible for selecting their own music and rehearsing, but can earn up to 15 community service hours. If interested, contact Denise at [email protected].
Winter 2018 Concert Schedule
Dec 3 - NMS 8th grade concert, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 11) Dec 4 - NMS 7th grade concert, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 12) Dec 10 - NHS Orchestra and Jazz Improv concert, 7pm at NHS (Snow date Dec 19) Jan 24 - RIS Grade 5 Orchestra and Chorus concert, 7pm at RIS (Snow date Jan 29) Jan 28 - RIS Grade 6 Orchestra and Chorus concert, 7pm at RIS (Snow date Jan 30)
Gala Concert Invitation
On behalf of the Newtown Public Schools and Visual and Performing Arts Department, you are invited to attend the Gala Concert to celebrate the official opening of the newly renovated Newtown High School Auditorium on January 5th at 7:00pm. The performance will feature the NHS Chamber Choir, Composers, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble, with Theater students providing a narration throughout. The snow date is January 8th.
The New England New Music Ensemble (NENME) will be offering "Random Acts of Chamber Music" at the Newtown Meeting House of Friday, October 6. The 7:30 pm performance is a featured 2017 Newtown Arts Festival event.
There is no admission fee, however the ensemble is asking for donations, with 100 percent of the contributions going to the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission's Grants & Scholarship Fund.
After 40 wonderful years of "exquisite music - superbly performed", the Newtown Friends of Music will be disbanding. They have provided many classical music concerts to the community, but also many opportunities to Newtown students. Since 2000, their School Outreach program included master classes with visiting artists, free student admission to concerts, and scholarships to students pursuing music degrees. Please consider attending one or both Farewell Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, starting at 3pm. Tickets are $25 at the door, but students attend FREE. For more details, go to their website newtownfriendsofmusic.org.
September 10 - The Claremont Trio October 15 - The Daedalus and Brentano String Quartets
2017-18 Orchestra Concerts
Dec 4 - NMS 8th Grade Concert, 7 pm at RIS (snow date Jan 3) Dec 5 - NMS 7th Grade Concert, 7 pm at RIS (snow date Jan 4) Dec 6 - NHS Orchestra and Jazz Improv Class Concert, 7 pm at RIS (snow date Dec 20) Jan 24 - RIS 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra, 7 pm at RIS (snow date Jan 29) May 8 - NMS 7th Grade Concert, 7 pm at NHS May 9 - NMS 8th Grade Concert, 7 pm at NHS May 14 - RIS 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra, 7 pm at RIS May 23 - NHS Orchestra Concert, 7 pm at NHS
2017-18 Orchestra Season
The Newtown Orchestra Parents Group (NOPG) will be kicking off the 2017-18 Orchestra season by hosting a booth at the Newtown Arts Festival on September 16-17. This is a great opportunity to both promote and fundraise for Newtown Orchestra. We will be selling our music-themed items such as Orchestra shirts, car magnets, and instrument case tags. All proceeds directly support Newtown Orchestra. Please consider helping us by:
Helping with setup on Friday, September 15.
Volunteering for a two-hour shift on September 16 or 17. Many volunteers (parents and older students) are needed to make the event run smoothly.
Stopping by the Newtown Orchestra booth to check out the great selection of items