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Encore University Masterclass #8: Bass Strings and Ivory Keys with Jeff Dokken
Join Jeff Dokken, Encore Creativity ROCKS Conductor, for a second masterclass on great rock 'n' roll history! In this class, you'll take a deep dive into keyboards, bass guitars, and the ancillary instruments that create a full symphony of sound for rock, from the...
Encore Creativity for Older Adults Announces New Partnerships and Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2023) — Encore Creativity for Older Adults announced the formation of new partnerships at its Annual Celebration Dinner on October 22, 2023. The arts nonprofit, the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and older, will...
Encore University Masterclass #7: Let Your Character Show with Dr. Deborah Thurlow
Dr. Deborah Thurlow, voice professor at Washington Adventist University, joins Encore University’s Masterclass series for a deep dive into the emotion and creative expression that drives emotional and memorable performances. This class will teach you how to channel...
Encore University Masterclass #6: Drumsets, Guitars, and Amps—Oh My! with Jeff Dokken
Jeff Dokken, Encore ROCKS conductor, maestro, and performer joins Encore University's Masterclass series for our latest masterclass, exploring the history of rock 'n' roll sounds! Part of what makes rock 'n' roll ROCK is its use of very specific instruments. We may...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Interview with Director of Arts for Life Dr. Mary Ann East
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This month, we endeavor to end the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We spoke to Dr. Mary Ann East, Director of Encore Creativity’s Arts for Life programs, about our music and memory programs - and how deeply...
Encore University Masterclass #5: “Kings and Queens of…” with Joey Clark
Mothers and Fathers, Kings and Queens! Join Joey Clark, esteemed Encore University educator, for a sneak peek at the next semester of Encore University. This 90-minute Masterclass will be a royal treat and exploration of the Kings, Queens, Fathers, and Mothers of...
Summer 2023 Repertoire
Dear Encore Creativity Singers, We've been hard at work selecting pieces for our first summer singing sessions that reflect the warmth of the season! For these six-week rehearsals in Maryland and Northern Virginia, we will be singing: CHORALE Don’t Get Around Much...
“The Music of Our Mind” with Michael C. Patterson – Free Zoom Masterclass coming soon!
Michael C. Patterson - founder of MINDRAMP Consulting and expert on the field of creative aging - joins Encore Creativity for a FREE Zoom Masterclass next month on May 3, 2023. Encore Creativity was founded on the concepts of living well and aging with creativity....
Encore University Masterclass #4: Compositions and Inspirations with Sarah Quartel
Encore University's expansive Masterclass series continues with our fourth installment: an Encore Creativity exclusive Masterclass with Sarah Quartel, composer of All The Way Home! Sarah Quartel, known for her fresh and exciting works in the world of choral...