It was a magical concert for a marvelous tribute and send-off to our Founder, Jeanne Kelly! These photos help to capture the thrill of the experience. To view photos: Click HERE . Check out the performance video here: WATCH THE VIDEO
The 15th Anniversary Gala at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC on May 13th was a truly special occasion. Memories, tears and laughter were shared, and for those who missed it, or want to revisit the evening, here are some highlights.
Jeanne Kelly Tribute - Memory and Celebration
We had an incredible Spring 2022 performance season that culminated with our 15th anniversary concert at Strathmore Hall.
Check out our outstanding regional performances here:
Alexandria and Arlington Encore Chorales & Alexandria and Fairfax ROCKS at Westover Baptist Church
Annapolis ROCKS at Maryland Hall
Encore Chorale of Annapolis at Maryland Hall
Baltimore and Columbia Encore Chorales at Towson Presbyterian
Columbia and Baltimore Encore Chorales at Owen Brown Interfaith Center
Capital Encore Chorale at Church of the Epiphany
DC ROCKS and Alexandria ROCKS at Church of the Epiphany
Fairfax ROCKS and Glen Echo ROCKS at United Christian Parish
Fairfax and Reston Encore Chorales at United Christian Parish
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads and Arlington Encore Chorales at GHBC
Here are highlight photos of our Encore Creativity 2022 Concert Season for you to enjoy.
The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center Encore, under the direction of Encore's Founder, Jeanne Kelly, performed a Holiday Concert at Schweinhaut on December 20, 2021.
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Photos: E. David Luria Photography
The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder Jeanne Kelly, presented a Holiday Concert at the Washington Hebrew Congregation December 19, 2021.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center Encore, under the direction of Encore's Founder, Jeanne Kelly, performed a Holiday Concert at the Washington Hebrew Congregation December 19, 2021.
Photos: Larry Kelly
The Columbia Encore Chorale, under the direction of Stephen Harouff, presented a Holiday Concert at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center on December 19, 2021. VIDEO
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Photos: E. David Luria
The Encore Chorale of Reston joined forces with the Fairfax Encore Chorale to present a Holiday Concert under the direction of David Lang at the Heritage Fellowship Church in Reston, VA on December 18, 2021.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Encore Chorale of Reston joined forces with the Fairfax Encore Chorale to present a Holiday Concert under the direction of David Lang at the Heritage Fellowship Church in Reston, VA on December 18, 2021.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
The Baltimore Encore Chorale, under the direction of Stephen Harouff, presented a Holiday Concert at Towson Presbyterian Church, December 17, 2021. Members of the Columbia Encore Chorale also performed.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Baltimore Chorale, under the direction of Stephen Harouff, persented a Holiday Concert at the Towson Presbyterian Church, December 17, 2021. Members of the Columbia Encore Chorale also performed.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
The Capital Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder Jeanne Kelly, presented a Holiday Concert at the Church of the Epiphany on December 16, 2021. David Lang accompanied and performed on the piano and organ. David Denekas performed on cello.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Capital Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder Jeanne Kelly, presented a Holiday Concert at the Church of the Epiphany on December 16, 2021. David Lang accompanied and performed on the piano and organ. David Denekas performed on cello.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Encore Chorale and Encore ROCKS Holiday Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, December 14, 2021. Ingrid Lestrud conducted the Chorale and Jeffrey Dokken Conducted ROCKS.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Encore Chorale performed a concert under the direction of Ingrid Lestrud at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, December 14, 2021.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Encore ROCKS, under the direction of Jeffrey Dokken, performed a Holiday Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, December 14, 2021.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
The The Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads Encore Chorale, under the direction of Mary Ann East, performed a Holiday Concert at Goodwin House, December 14, 2021.
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Photos: E. David Luria Photography
The Alexandria and Arlington Encore Chorales performed a concert under the direction of Ingrid Lestrud and Jeffrey Dokken at Bethel Hebrew in Alexandria, December 12, 2021.
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Photos: E. David Luria Photography
Encore ROCKS Alexandria, under the direction of Jeffrey Dokken, performed a Holiday Concert at Bethel Hebrew in Alexandria, December 12, 2021.
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Photos: E. David Luria Photography
The combined singers of Asbury Methodist Village Encore Chorale and the Encore Chorale of Frederick, under the direction of Deb Int Veldt, performed a Holiday Concert at Asbury Methodist Village on December 11, 2021.
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Photos: E. David Luria Photography
The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale, under the direction of Joey Hoopengardner, performed a concert at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church, December 11, 2021.
Annapolis area Encore Chorales, under the direction of Encore's Founder, Jeanne Kelly, and Annapolis ROCKS, directed by Jeffrey Dokken, returned to live performances with a concert at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, MD, December 5, 2021.
Video Production: Larry Kelly
The Encore Chorale of Annapolis was joined by the Annapolis East Encore Chorale to return to live singing, performing a Holiday Concert at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, December 5, 2021. Encore's Founder, Jeanne Kelly, conducted the Chorales.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
Annapolis ROCKS returned to the performing stage with a Holiday Concert at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, December 5, 2021. Jeff Dokken conducted.
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Photos: Larry Kelly
Approximately 80 Encore singers returned to live singing at the Encore Summer Choral Institute in Chautauqua. It was a fun week for all!
Photos by Larry Kelly
Approximately 80 Encore singers returned to live singing at the Encore Summer Choral Institute in Chautauqua. Here is their final concert performance.
Video by Larry Kelly
Over 500 singers from all Encore Chorales and Encore ROCKS filled the stage of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall for the annual holiday concert. Jeanne Kelly conducted the Chorale; Jeff Dokken Conducted ROCKS. David Lang was the pianist and organist. Other musicians (Chorale) included Edwin Thayer, Horn; William Thayer and Matt Wlezian Trumpets; Richard Thayer, Trombone; and Richard Michael Thayer, Timpani. ROCKS musicians were John Starr, Bass; Ken Hall, Guitar; and Raice McLeod, Drums.
Photos: E. David Luria Photography
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