by Emma Spicknall | Dec 21, 2022 | News
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,...
by Emma Spicknall | Nov 22, 2022 | News
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...
by Emma Spicknall | Nov 15, 2022 | News, Singer Updates
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,...
by Jeremiah | Oct 24, 2022 | News
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...
by Jeremiah | Oct 20, 2022 | News
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...
by Jeremiah | Sep 2, 2022 | 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...
by Jeremiah | Jun 15, 2022 | News
Music has the power to alter people’s emotions and sentiments in an instant. It has the power to alleviate tension, discomfort, difficulty, and distraction while also bringing enjoyment and tranquility into our life. Music has the power to unite people in a...
by Jeremiah | Apr 23, 2022 | 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)...
