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Encore University's Masterclass series starts next week with the wonderful Gerrod Pagenkopf, assistant music director of the world-renowned, award-winning Chanticleer! In a special 90-minute presentation, Gerrod will bring his expertise and experience to Encore...

If you caught WETA's Songs of the Season special program, you might have seen some familiar faces! Encore Creativity features in a report focusing on the beauty, diversity, and talent in DC-area choral groups. In this special hour-long show for the holidays, WETA Arts...

What are you doing on Tuesday, November 29? That day is Giving Tuesday—a global day of kindness, generosity, and giving. As a nonprofit organization, Encore Creativity for Older Adults relies on the generosity of our supporters, and that spirit of generosity is in...

Of all the different personality traits you could have, creativity may be the most important as we age. Creative people not only live longer, they live better. Join Joshua Vickery on the Growing Bolder podcast for a discussion on staying creative as we age! Listen to...

Encore's Sentimental Journey singers and their wonderful conductor MaryAnn McKavitt East were featured in Newsy's report on how singing and the power of music can help patients with Alzheimer's. Sentimental Journey Singers rehearsals are about family, healing, and...

LATEST ARTICLES: The Southwester: Encore ROCKS Choir Rehearsal calendar spot (9/2/2022) Falls Church News-Press: September 1 print edition (9/1/2022) Hill Rag: Capital Chorale and DC ROCKS, page 88 (9/1/2022) West Side Rag: Older...

In this podcast, we are joined by Joshua Vickery, Chief Executive Officer, Encore Creativity for Older Adults. Joshua talks about the importance of music in our lives and how it affects our memory. He also suggested that music be utilized as a treatment for those suffering from memory disorders. He also discusses how music therapy might aid individuals with dementia and how it is gradually becoming recognized as an alternate treatment approach.

PREVIOUS ARTICLES: Beacon Newspapers: Chorus of singers 55+ celebrates 15 years (print, 5/2022) Capital Gazette: Groundbreaking Annapolis choir director sails off into retirement with gala concert at Strathmore (Cover Story, print issue, 5/13/2022)...