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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/ #music #history #nonprofit

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 25

Who are Newport's musicians?

#newportri #music #history #RhodeIsland #musician #nonprofit

Who Are Newport's Musicians?

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · 2d

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

#RhodeIsland #composer #music

“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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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · 11d

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.

#gildedage #music #concert #RhodeIsland #nonprofit #history #tour #cemetery

Events — Historic Music of Newport

See what concerts and events we have planned throughout the year.

www.historicmusicofnewport.org

Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · 14d

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

#navy #birthday #piano #music #nonprofit #RhodeIsland #navy

Training Station Two Step

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · 14d

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!

#newportri #music #yacht #harbor #dance #RhodeIsland #nonprofit

Newport Yacht Club March

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 26

A #polka performed in Newport in the 1850s and some modern birds hanging around town this past summer.

#birding #bird #newportri #RhodeIsland #newport #piano #music #history #nonprofit

Day Dream Polka

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 20

Sign up for our monthly newsletter and learn more about our city's incredible musical history.

#newportri #music #history #nonprofit #RhodeIsland

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 18

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.

#newportri #music #history #navy #nonprofit #RhodeIsland

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 12

New music added to our archives!

#newportri #rhodeisland #music #yacht #history #nonprofit

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 11

#newportri #RhodeIsland #nonprofit #music #history #coaching #carriage #horses

The Venture March

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Sep 9

The U.S. Open Tennis Championships were held for the first time in 1881. They were played on grass in Newport, Rhode Island.

#newportri #music #history #tennis #nonprofit #RhodeIsland #piano #newport

Lawn Tennis Waltz

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 25

Who are Newport's musicians?

#newportri #music #history #RhodeIsland #musician #nonprofit

Who Are Newport's Musicians?

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 8

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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HISTORIC MUSIC OF NEWPORT

#newportri #music #history #RhodeIsland

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 4

Check out our page on @givebutter.bsky.social and see how you can support our #nonprofit

#newportri #music #history #RhodeIsland #support #community #gildedage #newport

HISTORIC MUSIC OF NEWPORT

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 4

Explore the July newsletter of Historic Music of Newport.

#newsletter #music #history #RhodeIsland #nonprofit

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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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Aug 4

Enjoy some music written about the Fall River Line steamships.

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#gildedage #music #history #nonprofit #RhodeIsland #newport #nyc #newyork #steamship

The Steamships of the Fall River Line - YouTube

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 28

Some music for your Monday morning!

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On the Old Fall River Line

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 28

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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#music #history #RhodeIsland #newport #donate #giving

Research Fund

By HISTORIC MUSIC OF NEWPORT

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 26

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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#newportri #music #radio #RhodeIsland #history #interview

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 26

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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#newport #newportri #RhodeIsland #music #history #gildedage #nonprofit #preserve #share #support

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 12

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

#RhodeIsland #summer #community #concert #music #nonprofit #band

Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's a busy July at Historic Music of Newport. See what's going on!

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#newportri #RhodeIsland #music #community #nonprofit #summer #concert #history #family #newport

Events — Historic Music of Newport

See what concerts and events we have planned throughout the year.

www.historicmusicofnewport.org

Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 1

July 31! We are teaming up with The Preservation Society of Newport County for a children's program featuring Peter and the Wolf.

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#newportri #music #history #nonprofit #RhodeIsland #community #family

The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Thursdays in the Garden: Historic Music of Newport Presents "Peter and the Wolf" — Historic Music of Newport

We are teaming up with the Preservation Society of Newport County for a great family program. Come experience music for the whole family! Musicians from the Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport will be in...

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Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jul 1

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...

#newport #RhodeIsland #band #concert #community #summer #nonprofit

Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jun 29

New to our collection. This photo postcard of the Fort Adams bandstand. While we don't know the date, the band is most likely the 7th Coastal Artillery Corps Band under the direction of John T. Freeman.

#bandstand #armyband #army #music #history #nonprofit #RhodeIsland

Mark Stickney @historicmusicnpt.bsky.social · Jun 27

From the June 26, 1896, Newport Daily News.

Katherine Collon was born in Newport. While looking for records on her life we came across this article. You might recognize the name of the other musician mentioned here. She was famous for some non-musical lifesaving activities.