PERFORMING ARTS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
March 12th, 2026
The K-12 Performing Arts Waterfront Festival is This Saturday!
Saturday, May 16th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
At the Waterfront Park, Downtown Newburyport
Student Schedule
Students are to gather behind the waterfront stage area.
Instrument cases will be securely stored behind the stage during performances.
11:30 AM: Band Student Arrival
This includes ALL Band students, Grades 4-12.
12:15 PM: Musical Theatre, Choir & Dance Student Arrival
This includes all Molin students performing numbers from James and the Giant Peach, all Nock students performing numbers from Anastasia, and all high school students performing numbers from Mamma Mia. This also includes all NHS students in Dance and Chorus.
1:15 PM: Orchestra Student Arrival
This includes ALL orchestra students, Grades 4-12.
2:40 PM: Bresnahan Student Arrival
This includes ALL students grades K-3 that are participating.
Performance Schedule
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Band Performances
Come see our talented Molin, Nock, and High School Bands perform!
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Musical Theatre, Choir & Dance Performances
Come see performances from the musicals James and the Giant Peach (Molin), Anastasia (Nock) and Mamma Mia (NHS), as well as our talented NHS Choir & Dance Group!
1:45 PM – 3:10 PM: Orchestra Performances
Come see our talented Molin, Nock, and High School Orchestras perform!
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM: Bresnahan Music Performances
Come see our talented K-3 students sing!
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