Under the direction of Paul Cienniwa, Newport Baroque Orchestra (Newport, Rhode Island, USA) is a professional period-instrument orchestra devoted to the music of the 17^th- and 18^th-centuries. Founded in 2003, Newport Baroque Orchestra is well-suited to the 18^th-century character of Newport's historic center, and its concerts reflect the city's historic preservation initiatives. In this spirit, Newport is linked to the performing arts of the period, and, with its own period-instrument orchestra, Newport lives the past through the passion and beauty of historical music.

A federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, Newport Baroque Orchestra is involved in community educational outreach through free pre-concert lectures and in-school performances. In 2006, the orchestra performed with the community-based Providence Singers, and, since 2005, the orchestra has partnered with higher education, including programming with Providence College and Tufts University.

Paul Cienniwa, Founding Artistic Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Board

Paul Cienniwa, President

Dr. James Bohn, Vice-President

Marie Maguire, Secretary

David Odland, Treasurer

Audrey Cienniwa

Ann Gardella

Gerald Majewski

Marilyn Majewski

Kathryn S. Mark

Dennis McNamara

Diane McNamara

Susan Odland

Stephen Parfet

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