Encore ROCKS Nashville (TN) F26
Description
Important: Singers who register after August 10th, 2026 cannot be guaranteed physical sheet music at their first rehearsal. Those who register later may need to print their own music for the start of the semester based on music availability.
Sing with Encore in Nashville this Fall!
Made Possible in Part by AARP Tennessee
Encore Creativity for Older Adults is the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over. Encore offers a variety of choirs around the country including Chorales (classical repertoire), ROCKS (rock and roll), Broadway (favorites from Broadway musicals), and our Arts for Life programs which support people experiencing specific health challenges through communal arts-making experiences.
In Nashville, we are offering a ROCKS choir: featuring rock 'n' roll classics from the 1940s through today! Our non-auditioned ensembles are designed for singers of all levels, singing in four-part harmony. You'll rehearse an exciting and challenging repertoire of music in preparation for a concert at the end of the semester. We would love for you to join us!
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from AARP Tennessee, all AARP members are invited to sing with Encore ROCKS Nashville at a discount rate of $100. AARP Members, use the coupon code TNROCKS to access the discounted rate at registration! By using this coupon code, you acknowledge that you are an AARP member, and you understand that your information will be shared with AARP. This discount only applies to Encore ROCKS Nashville.
"Encore ROCKS Nashville" Program Details
Date: The Fall 2026 15-week season begins on Tuesday, August 25th. Click here to view the full rehearsal schedule: Fall 2026 Rehearsal Schedule
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location:
- Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 3900 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205
Conductor: Noah Rice (Read Biography)
Program Fee: $190 (AARP Members - only $100 with code)
- Payment may be made
- Online - with a credit card, ACH, or e-check.
- Mailing a Check/Money Order -
- Choose "Pay Later" (on the far right of the payment screen)
- Checks/Money orders should be mailed to: Encore Creativity, 6955 Willow Street NW, #223, Washington, DC, 20012
- Applying for a Scholarship
- Don't let finances stop you from participating! We offer reduced fees and full scholarships whenever needed! Click here to apply for a scholarship: Reduced Fee Options and Scholarships
- Complete registeration for the ensemble of your choice, and then choose "Pay Later" (on the far right of the payment screen)
- Select that you will be mailing a check and submit your registration. We will apply scholarship funds to your registration once your scholarship is approved.
- Your resources for your ensemble will include physical sheet music at the first rehearsal, access to online rehearsal tracks and PDF scores, a rehearsal cd (upon request), a "Just the Basics" course for singers, and much more!
Attendance: Encore programs do not have an attendance policy. We understand that our singers may not be able to attend all rehearsals. For that reason, all Encore singers have access to online rehearsal tracks as well as live and recorded online rehearsals, and they can practice on their own whenever they need to miss rehearsal.
Performance: Your season will end with a free concert for the community! Participation in the concert is not required, but it is a fantastic way to end a season of singing. Click here: Fall 2026 Performance Schedule
Registration: Online registration for the Fall 2026 semester will be open from July 16th- September 4th. After September 4th, registrations can be done over the phone by calling 301-261-5747.
Fall 2026 ROCKS Repertoire
- A Tribute to Bon Jovi - arr. Brymer
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - arr. Emerson
- Blue Suede Shoes - arr. Funk
- Both Sides Now - arr. Emerson
- Africa - arr. Emerson
- Feliz Navidad - arr. Huff
- Happy Xmas (War is Over) - arr. Gallina
- Bridge Over Troubled Water - arr. Emerson
- Peggy Sue - arr. Jeff Dokken
- Bohemian Rhapsody - Freddie Mercury/arr. Mark Brymer
- Old Time Rock And Roll - arr. Kirby Shaw
Scholarship Program
Encore is committed to making the arts and our programming accessible to all who seek it. For singers who would like to request financial assistance for our programs, please fill out the application here and our office will reach out as soon as possible.
COVID Policy
For full information on our COVID-19 recommendations, please see the Encore Creativity COVID Task Force statement from April 25, 2024. Encore singers are not required but are encouraged to stay up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters for COVID-19.