Summer Singing Sessions
Summer Singing Programs
Our summer rehearsal programs are 6-week programs of community building and music making.
Summer Seasons
Summer rehearsal programs are 6-week, 90-minute rehearsal programs that bring new and returning Encore singers together over the summer, all based around the concept of community.
Music Selection
Encore summer rehearsals bring singers together with a fun mix of SATB repertoire. Whether you’re singing with ROCKS, Chorale, or Arts for Life, you’ll harmonize with fellow singers through fun and exciting pieces.
Session Flow
Community-building is key! The final session of our summer season is an open rehearsal to share what you have been rehearsing with the community. Invite everyone you know to sing along!
Six weeks of summer fun!
Encore Creativity’s rehearsal seasons traditionally run in spring and fall, but that doesn’t mean the music stops in the summer! We’ve introduced our popular Summer Singing Sessions to keep you creatively active over the summer. If you’re looking for a way to connect with fellow Encore singers year-round, these regional community ensembles bring Encore singers from across the area together for six weeks of music-making and community-building. Whether you’ve sung with Encore Creativity ensembles for years, or whether you’ve never sung with us before, you’ll find a home with our summer programs that cherish the camaraderie that singing brings.
Summer Rehearsal Regions from 2024
Click below for more information on the time, date, location, and conductor for each ensemble. We aim to add more ensembles each year!
Encore Chorales
Annapolis, MD
Time and Date: Mondays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maryland Hall (801 Chase St, Ste 204, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Conductor: Stephen Harouff
Northern Virginia
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: St George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030)
Conductor: David Lang
Glen Echo/Rockville, MD
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Location: Rockville Senior Center (1150 Carnation Dr, Rockville, MD 20850)
Conductor: Brian Fontaine-Isaac
Wilmington, DE
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church (1108 N Adams St, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Conductor: David Simmons
Online, Zoom
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Conductor: Jacquelynne Fontaine-Isaac
Encore ROCKS
Annapolis, MD
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Maryland Hall (801 Chase St, Ste 204, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Conductor: Stephen Harouff
Northern Virginia
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: St George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030)
Conductor: David Lang
Glen Echo/Rockville, MD
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rockville Senior Center (1150 Carnation Dr, Rockville, MD 20850)
Conductor: Heather Fetrow
Santa Clarita, CA
Time and Date: Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Canyon High School (19300 W. Nadal St., Canyon Country, CA 91351)
Conductor: Alex Nizzoli
New York, NY
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Broadway Presbyterian Church (601 W 114th St, New York, NY 10025)
Conductor: Chris Urquiaga
Lewes, DE
Time and Date: Mondays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lewes Public Library (111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE 19958)
Conductor: Louise Foster
Online, Zoom
Time and Date: Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Conductor: Joey Clark
Sentimental Journey Singers
Alexandria, VA
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: The View Alexandria (5000 Fairbanks Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22311)
Conductor: Phil Toro
Fairfax, VA
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Insight Memory Care (3953 Pender Dr, Ste 100, Fairfax, VA 22030)
Conductor: Phil Toro
Online, Zoom
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Conductor: Jacquelynne Fontaine-Isaac
Melody Makers
Alexandria, VA
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Goodwin House Alexandria (4800 Fillmore Ave Alexandria, VA 22311)
Facilitator: Kaylyn Scardefeld
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
Time and Date: Fridays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads (3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041)
Facilitator: Kaylyn Scardefeld
Fairfax, VA
Time and Date: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Insight Fairfax (3953 Pender Dr, Ste 100, Fairfax, VA 22030)
Facilitator: Kaylyn Scardefield
Sterling, VA
Time and Date: Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Insight Memory Care (45945 Center Oak Plaza, Suite 190, Sterling, Virginia 20164)
Facilitator: Kaylyn Scardefeld
Must I be a current Encore singer to join summer rehearsals?
Definitely not! We welcome all current and future Encore singers to our summer rehearsal seasons. Our summer seasons are the perfect time to try singing with an Encore ensemble for the first time.
Will I have a performance at the end of the summer season?
Unlike our spring and fall rehearsal seasons, there is no performance outcome for our summer sessions. The final rehearsal will be an open "informance" rehearsal to share what you have been rehearsing with the community. Friends, family members, and community members are warmly welcomed to attend this open rehearsal and try out singing with an Encore ensemble.
What is the cost of tuition for the summer sessions?
Our summer rehearsal seasons are $75 per program.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes! Just as with our spring and fall rehearsal seasons, scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Please click the Scholarship Program link on the registration page for more information and to apply.
My area/region isn't listed. Will you add a summer session near me?
We are eagerly looking to expand our Encore Creativity summer singing sessions each year. If you are interested in joining a summer session, let us know! In the meantime, we invite you to join the Online options that are available no matter where you are.
Looking for more summer activities?
Encore Creativity also hosts vibrant summer camps that take singers to places rich with musical history for several days of rehearsals and learning opportunities. If you’re interested in more ways to sing throughout the summer, our summer camps and travel experiences are a great way to meet fellow singers and hone your musical skills!