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Encore University’s Masterclass Series #1: Singing Soundly with Gerrod Pagenkopf
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...
Encore Creativity on Songs of the Season
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...
Giving Tuesday is next week!
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...
Spring 2023 Repertoire
Dear Encore Creativity Singers, We've been hard at work selecting pieces to make spring 2023 fun, exciting, and even a bit surprising! Now, we're ready to share the repertoire for our Spring 2023 semester with you. For this season starting January 9, 2023, we will be...
Growing Bolder: Encore Creativity CEO Joshua Vickery; Musician Marlon Hoffman; Motivational Coach Dr. James Smith, Jr.
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...
Newsy Report: Mary Ann and Sentimental Journey Singers
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...
Aug – Sept News
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...
The Journey with Dementia: The Power and Therapeutic Benefits of Music
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.
April – May News
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)...