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Mark Stickney
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Founder of Historic Music of Newport, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the diverse musical history of Newport, RI. Gettysburg College grad, New England sports fan, Conductor.

https://www.historicmusicofnewport.org/

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An incredible night at Rosecliff where we presented "Songs from Newport."

Thank you to our fantastic musicians who helped bring this music back to life.

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November 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Donate to our nonprofit today! Help us reach our end of year goal.

Donations of any size will go a long way towards preserving Newport's incredible musical history.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are sad to hear of the passing of J. William Middendorf II, at the age of 101.

His life was devoted to public service but it was as a composer that we got to know him.

Hear his music on the link below

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“To Rhode Island, with Love” Part 1. — Historic Music of Newport
A look at the first half of our concert in January, celebrating the music of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The next month will be full of great events! From cemetery tours to Gilded Age concerts, you don't want to miss out. Visit the link below for more details.

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Events — Historic Music of Newport
See what concerts and events we have planned throughout the year.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the @unitedstatesnavy.bsky.social

The Training Station Two Step, composed in 1898 and dedicated to the commanding officer of Naval Training Station Newport.

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Training Station Two Step
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October 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Newport Yacht Club March, composed in 1897 by Ebenezer Babbitt, and arranged for piano by Edward Mason.

See photos of Newport Harbor from the late 19th and early 20th centuries!

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Newport Yacht Club March
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October 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A #polka performed in Newport in the 1850s and some modern birds hanging around town this past summer.

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Day Dream Polka
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September 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A new addition to our archives. This photo of the Naval Training Station Newport Band arrived yesterday and we are very excited to have brought it home.

The photo was taken in 1919 at Destroyer Hall.

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September 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
New music added to our archives!

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September 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The U.S. Open Tennis Championships were held for the first time in 1881. They were played on grass in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Lawn Tennis Waltz
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September 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Who Are Newport's Musicians?
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August 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Weekend challenge across social media for Historic Music of Newport.

How mant donations of at least $10 can we get before Sunday night?

Donate to our general fund or focus your gift on an area of our work.

Donate and share! Help us spread the word.

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August 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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August 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Explore the July newsletter of Historic Music of Newport.

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Historic Music of Newport - July Newsletter
The Fort Adams BandstandNewport, Rhode Island(This postcard from the early 1900s is part of our Archival Collection)
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August 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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August 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Want to help a #nonprofit expand it's research abilities? There is music out there to purchase so that it can be made available to the public. We need your help to save our musical history!

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Research Fund
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July 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Tomorrow morning we will be on MVYRADIO radio during the 10:30am show. We will talk about the work we are doing to preserve and share Newport's musical history.

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July 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Have told explored our website yet? See what we are about and find out how you can support our mission to preserve and share this incredible musical history

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July 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Venue change for our concert Monday night!

Join us on the back lawn of MaCauley Hall on the Salve Regina University campus for a great evening of music

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July 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Our next summer concert is coming up in a few short weeks!

The Newport Community Band at Salve Regina University — Historic Music of Newport share.google/D3pWkBVWj9X0...

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July 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM