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, Arts for Life, or Broadway, you’ll harmonize with fellow singers through fun and exciting pieces.
Session Flow
Community building is key! Instead of end-of-semester concerts, the final session of our summer season will be an open rehearsal where you can share what you’ve been working on with the community. Invite everyone you know to sing along!
Come Sing with Us!
Encore Creativity’s rehearsal seasons traditionally run in spring and fall, but that doesn’t mean the music stops in the summer! We invite you to join our popular Summer Singing Sessions to keep you creatively active over the summer. If you are new to singing, this is the perfect opportunity to give Encore a try!
- Rehearsals begin the week of June 22nd
- Non-auditioned and open to the public!
- For everyone age 55 and older
- Visitors are welcome to try it out before registering!
- Don’t let finances stand in your way; scholarships are available whenever needed.
- If you have any questions, please email info@encorecreativity.org or call 301-261-5747.
Summer 2026 Registration is Open!
Find a Summer Singing Session Near You
Rehearsals begin the week of June 22! Click below for more information on the time, date, location, and conductor for each ensemble.
Encore Chorales
Featuring classical masterworks, folk songs, spirituals, opera, the American Songbook, Broadway favorites, and holiday music.
Encore Chorale Montgomery County
Time and Date: Mondays, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
Grace Episcopal
1607 Grace Church Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Conductor: Heather Fetrow
Encore Chorale New York City
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Location:
Park Ave. UMC
106 East 86th St.
New York, NY 10028
Conductor: Heather Fetrow
Encore Chorale Online
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM
Location:
ONLINE
Conductor: Jacquelynne Fontaine-Isaac
Encore Chorale Northern Virginia
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
St. George's United Methodist Church
4910 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA, 22030
Conductor: David Lang
Encore Chorale Northeast Ohio
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:00PM-2:30PM
Location:
Orange Senior Center
32205 Chagrin Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Conductor: William Shaffer
Encore Melody Makers
An interactive singing-based program that combines singing with movement activities; this Arts for Life program is designed for singers experiencing mid-to-moderate stage cognitive change, their care partners and other community members.
Encore Melody Makers - Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
Time and Date: Fridays, 10:30AM-11:30AM
Location:
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 South Jefferson Street
Falls Church, VA 22041
Facilitator: Jessica Channel
Encore Melody Makers Goodwin House Alexandria
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM
Location:
Goodwin House Alexandria
4800 Fillmore Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22311
Facilitator: Kirsten Anatone
Encore Melody Makers Insight Sterling
Time and Date: Mondays, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location:
Insight Sterling
45945 Center Oak Plaza, Suite 190
Sterling, Virginia 20164
Facilitator: Jessica Channel
Encore ROCKS
Featuring rock ‘n’ roll classics from the 1940s through today.
Encore ROCKS Annapolis
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Location:
Maryland Hall (Room 308)
801 Chase St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Conductor: Anita O' Connor
Encore ROCKS Indianapolis
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30AM
Location:
Meridian St Church
5500 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Conductor: Andy Riggs
Encore ROCKS Montgomery County
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Location:
Grace Episcopal
1607 Grace Church Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Conductor:Heather Fetrow
Encore ROCKS NYC
Time and Date: Mondays, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
Park Ave. UMC
106 East 86th St.
New York, NY 10028
Conductor: Andrew Links
Encore ROCKS Online
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30
Location: ONLINE
Conductor: Andrew Links
Encore ROCKS Northern Virginia
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Location:
St. George's United Methodist Church
4910 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Conductor: David Lang
Encore ROCKS Sussex County
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00PM
Location:
Lewes Library
111 Adams Ave
Lewes, DE 19958
Conductor: Louise Foster
Encore ROCKS Washington DC
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 1:30PM-3:00PM
Location:
Church of The Epiphany
1317 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
Conductor: David Lang
Encore Broadway
Step into the spotlight with show-stopping numbers from Broadway!
Encore Broadway Annapolis
Time and Date: Mondays, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
Maryland Hall (Room 308)
801 Chase St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Conductor: Anita O' Connor
Encore Broadway LOWLINC
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 2:00PM-3:30PM
Location:
Lake of The Woods Church
1 Church Ln,
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Conductor: Becky Stewart
Encore Broadway Mongomery County
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location:
Grace Episcopal
1607 Grace Church Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Conductor: Joey Clark
Encore Broadway Northern Virginia
Time and Date: Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location:
Immanuel Church on the Hill
3606 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22304
Conductor: Joey Clark
Encore Broadway Online
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:00PM-2:30PM
Location: ONLINE
Conductor: Jacquelynne Fontaine-Isaac
Encore Broadway Pasadena
Time and Date: Tuesdays, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church
997 East Walnut Street,
Pasadena CA 91106
Conductor: Holly Barber
Encore Broadway Santa Clarita
Time and Date: Fridays, 4:00-5:30PM (PT)
Location:
Newhall Church of the Nazarene
23857 The Old Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
Conductor: Alex Nizzoli
Encore Sentimental Journey Singers
A community-based choir featuring a combination of familiar and new songs; this Arts for Life program is designed for singers with early to mid-stage cognitive change, their care partners and other community members.
Encore Sentimental Journey Singers Fairfax
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30AM
Location:
Insight Fairfax
3955 Pender Dr. (Ste. 100)
Fairfax, VA 22030
Conductor: Phil Toro
Encore Sentimental Journey Singers Online
Time and Date: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30AM
Location: ONLINE
Conductor: Phil Toro
Encore Sentimental Journey Singers The View
Time and Date: Mondays, 1:30-3:00PM
Location:
Goodwin House Alexandria The View (Auditorium)
5000 Fairbanks Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22311
Conductor: Phil Toro
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 fee to participate in the summer sessions?
Our summer rehearsal seasons are $75 per program. But don’t let finances stand in your way! We offer full scholarships whenever needed.
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’s 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!