by Emma Spicknall | Nov 3, 2023 | Press
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Oct 31, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Sep 27, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Sep 13, 2023 | Arts for Life Features, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Jun 22, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | May 18, 2023 | News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Apr 17, 2023 | News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Apr 13, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Mar 23, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Feb 16, 2023 | Masterclasses, News
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...
