The Newport County Youth Chorus has announced that they will be offering an opportunity for students in grades 2 – 4 in May! It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing!

Students are invited to join the 6-week program for 2nd – 4th graders called “All that Jazz — Broadway Showtunes”! Get ready to sing and dance and have a great time exploring the music of Broadway! Singers will have a chance to be center stage as we sing some of Broadway’s best songs! The singers will share a special performance of the music they have learned for families and friends directly following the last class.

Families can choose the day and location that works best for them; either Tuesdays, April 30 – June 5 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm at the MLK Center (20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport) or Wednesdays, May 1 – June 6 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm at St. Mary’s Church (324 E Main Rd, Portsmouth) with a special performance opportunity on Saturday, June 1.

All are welcome! If you or someone you know would like to join the group, please reach out to newportcountyyouthchorus@gmail.com or sign up at www.newportsings.org/how-to-join-us.

For more information about the chorus, please visit www.newportsings.org.

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