Outreach Programs

Newburyport Choral Society Betty Gillette Scholarship

The Newburyport Choral Society Betty Gillette Scholarship is named for one of our beloved founding members who  sang with the chorus from 1934 to 2009.  Each year $1,000 is awarded to a High School senior who is planning to major in music in college.  Newburyport Choral Society Betty Gillette Scholarship must be completed each year by the April deadline as outlined in the Requirements for consideration. The NCS Scholarship Committee reviews all applications, and the Betty Gillette Scholarship is awarded at the end of the concert season at the NCS Spring Concert.

Click NCS Scholarship to download application (Word Document)

Completed applications should be submitted via email to info@newburyportchoralsociety.org by April 2, annually.

Newburyport Choral Society
P.O. Box 92
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-0650

Contact Community Outreach Director for more information at (978) 462-0650 or  info@newburyportchoralsociety.org

Community Service Internships

The Newburyport Choral Society (NCS) offers high school students an opportunity to sing with NCS as part of their community service requirements. This internship represents NCS’ commitment to supporting the performing arts and engaging youth in both music education and the performance of choral music that enriches the cultural life of Greater Newburyport and surrounding communities.

Membership and music fees are waived for students participating in this community service activity. Students may join in the Fall and/or Spring Concert seasons. They are expected to attend weekly evening rehearsals beginning the first Monday of September and January, perform in two concerts, and sell 2 tickets to the concert performance. We look forward to having young musicians join us and share in this wonderful enriching experience.

Educator PDP

The Newburyport Choral Society is registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Professional Development Point provider. Members of the Choral Society who seek PDPs must maintain a log of their rehearsal hours, performance participation and workshop attendance. NCS will provide the necessary certificate of completion.

Contact NCS for more information.