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The team poses during their very first practice in September. The group practices every Wed. and Thurs. morning beginning at 7 am.

Innovation auditions for new performance season

Hunter Erney, Reporter October 16, 2024

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. ...

Marching Band heads to Virginia for competition, fun

Marching Band heads to Virginia for competition, fun

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...

Junior Kat Ebling played as a featured soloist during the jazz band's performance during the concert on May 1.

Spring Band Concert features primary and secondary level ensembles

Madison Briggs, Reporter May 29, 2024

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...

Innovation wins gold in Boston

Innovation wins gold in Boston

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...

"Be Our Guest" featured the lead vocals of sophomore Riley Babski and dance moves by the ensemble cast.

Beauty & the Beast musical provides audience Disney-magic moments

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...

Greenwood hosts county chorus festival

Greenwood hosts county chorus festival

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,...

Newport band members participated in the annual Perry County Honors Band festival. (Courtesy of Mrs. Mullen)

Newport band members participate in annual Perry County Honors Band festival

Madison Briggs, Reporter February 22, 2024

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...

What drives the hits?

What drives the hits?

Audrey McNaughton, Correspondent February 5, 2024

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...

Chorus concert spreads holiday cheer

Chorus concert spreads holiday cheer

Madison Briggs, Reporter February 5, 2024

On Dec. 20, 2023, middle and high school music teacher and choir director Mrs. Rebecca Wiles and elementary school music teacher and choir director Mrs. Amy Finnerty held the annual Christmas concert....

Presenting: Beauty & the Beast

Presenting: Beauty & the Beast

Benny Stewart, Associate Editor/Features Editor January 17, 2024

Newport High School’s musical season is back again with another Broadway production. As always, choosing the right musical is key and the directors finally settled on a classic - Beauty and the Beast. ...

Innovation showing off their ugly sweaters at the chorus concert on Dec. 20.

Show choir stays busy over the holidays

Hannah Mallonee, Assistant Editor/Entertainment Editor January 17, 2024

Newport High School’s Innovation had many events this winter, from singing in Millerstown Park to singing in nursing homes.  To start the month of December, Innovation went to the Millerstown Park...

On Dec. 6, 2023 middle and high school musicians, in addition to a few adult guests, played a variety of Holiday tunes.

Winter band concert features guest musicians

Madison Briggs, Reporter January 9, 2024

On Wed, Dec. 6, the middle and high school concert bands, led by director Mrs. Mullen, performed the annual Newport holiday band concert. The middle school band performed first. They started their portion...

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