JOIN US
Become a Singing Member of the Newburyport Choral Society!
Credit: Jeremiah True Photography
Sing with Us
The Newburyport Choral Society enthusiastically welcomes new singers to our music family! Singers range from high school age to seniors. The only requirement for membership is a love of singing, commitment to learning the music, and a willingness to join together to make the chorus a success. The Spring season begins in early January and the Fall season begins in early September. You may attend the first two rehearsals of either season with no obligation. Auditions are not required to join the chorus.
As a chorus member you will experience:
● a rewarding and creative atmosphere
● an expansion of your musical horizons
● the warm camaraderie of our chorus members
● satisfaction from contributing to the culture of our community
● an opportunity to audition for select repertoire
Returning singers, please contact membership@newburyportchoralsociety.org
OPEN REHEARSALS:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 7:15 pm
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 7:15 pm
Thereafter, rehearsals will start promptly at 7:00 pm
More details below...
What To Expect
Rehearsals are held weekly at the Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950. Hear one of our new altos describe what it is like to sing with NCS in this video.
Our concerts are currently held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green St, Newburyport, MA 01950. The most recent concert in Spring 2026 was "The Mendelssohn Connection." Click the button below for information about the repertoire we performed:
Each Concert's Membership Dues (For Spring 2026):
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$50 (never sung with NCS before),
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$85 ($80 for seniors age 65+)
Each member is also required to purchase two concert tickets ($55 total) + sheet music ($16-32).
Students are eligible for full scholarships!
* See below for information on NCS’ Outreach Programs
"We Sing" and "Community Service Internship."
"We Sing"
Program for Students
The NCS “We Sing” Program supports performances by young singers.
This includes The Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus (GNCC) led by Gina McKeown.
NCS also invites local high school students to perform major choral works with NCS.
Community Service Internship
NCS offers high school students an opportunity to sing with the chorus as part of their community service requirements for graduation.
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.
How to apply for the Betty Gillette Scholarship
To apply for this scholarship (by April 1), please submit this application, or contact outreach@newburyportchoralsociety.org for more information
