On Wed., Dec. 4, both the middle and high school concert bands performed in the holiday band concert. Under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Mullen, the bands performed numerous songs to a large audience.
The...
Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Entertainment Editor
• January 22, 2025
On the 18th of December, Newport’s elementary, middle, and high school choirs sang in their annual winter concert.
Each choir sang the hand-selected songs picked by choir directors Mrs. Amy Finnerty...
When studying for an important upcoming test or exam, many people usually turn on some music. They cycle through their playlist for 30 minutes, trying to find a song, and then forget to study anyway. Listening...
Matty Tubioli, Assistant Editor/Music Editor
• January 7, 2025
On August 23rd, 1994, Jeff Buckley, the son of the immensely famous Tim Buckley, released his first and only studio album, Grace. The album explores and dives into the concept of love and heartbreak...
Innovation, Newport’s elite choral group, held auditions in early September and announced its new members.
The group, conducted by Mrs.Rebecca Wiles and Mrs. Amy Finnerty welcomed the new members. ...
Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Music Editor
• May 29, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, the Newport Marching Band took their annual end-of-the-season marching band trip. Like last year, the group went to Virginia, but the band selected King’s Dominion Amusement Park...
Newport High School held its annual Spring band concert on Wednesday, May 1. The Elementary, Middle, and High school concert bands, along with the middle and high school Jazz band, performed a selection...
Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Entertainment Editor
• May 29, 2024
The week of Apr. 25 to Apr. 28, Newport High School’s Innovation took a trip to Boston, Massachusetts for their annual performance trip. After many rehearsals, the Newport Innovation Choir announces...
Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Entertainment Editor
• March 25, 2024
This year’s school musical was the classic and entertaining Beauty and Beast, directed by music teachers Mrs. Amy Finnerty and Mrs. Rebecca Wiles. The musical is an adaptation of the Disney movie...
Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Entertainment Editor
• February 23, 2024
This year, the annual PeCo chorus concert that includes the Newport, Greenwood, West Perry, and Susquenita middle and high school choirs occurred at the Greenwood High School on Feb. 2-3 and Feb. 9-10.
Usually,...
On Jan. 20, Newport middle and high school concert bands, along with the middle and high school concert bands from Greenwood, Susquenita, and West Perry school districts, participated in the annual Perry...
Have you ever wondered why music is such a big part of most people's lives? Maybe you’ve thought about why you like the music you do. Well, there are many reasons why and how someone is drawn to a certain...
