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Encore University’s Masterclass Series #3: Poetry and the Creative Process with Zeina Azzam
Encore University's expansive Masterclass series continues with our third class: a wonderful deep dive into the topic of poetry and the creative process. Zeina Azzam, the current Poet Laureate of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, will bring her expertise and poetic...
Encore University’s Masterclass Series #2: Conducting and Choral Sound with Erin Freeman
Encore University's expansive Masterclass series continues with our second masterclass: Conducting and Choral Sound, presented by Erin Freeman! In this 90-minute exploratory journey through the link between conducting and choral sound, Erin Freeman, renowned conductor...
Representation and Influence in Music – Free Workshop
In honor and celebration of Black History Month, join us on February 17 for an important conversation on why representation matters in the arts and choral field. We'll be joined by three fantastic and impactful Black leaders in the arts for an informative, spirited,...
Encore University’s Masterclass Series #1: Singing Soundly with Gerrod Pagenkopf
Encore University's Masterclass series starts 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 singers and...
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...