Encore Fall 2025 Program Registration

Sing with Encore this Fall!

Encore Creativity for Older Adults is the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and over. 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.

Encore Chorales: repertoire includes selections from classical music, American Songbook, opera, folk tunes, gospel, Broadway, secular or religious holiday music.

Encore ROCKS: featuring rock 'n roll music through the ages.

Encore Broadway: repertoire features selections from Broadway musicals.

Sentimental Journey Singers: featuring repertoire from popular music; this program is designed for singers with early to mid-stage cognitive change. 

Melody Makers: an interactive music-based program designed for singers experiencing mid-to-moderate stage cognitive change. (online registration is not required; email info@encorecreativity.org for more info)

Rehearsal Tracks and PDF scores for all ensembles will be available on the Singer's Page on

Friday, July 25th.

Encore Chorale, ROCKS, and Broadway Programs

Date/Time: The Fall 2025 semester begins the week of August 18th. Click here to view the full rehearsal schedule and find a program near you: Fall 2025 Rehearsal Schedule 

Program Fee: $190 

• Payment may be made online with a credit card, ACH, or e-check.
• Choose "Pay Later" (on the far right of the screen) if you will be mailing a check or applying for a scholarship. 
• Scholarships are available if needed; see scholarship application below.
• Singer's resources include online rehearsal tracks and a "Just the Basics" course for singers.
• Programs indicated with a $0 registration have no fee due to generous sponsors. 

Performance: All Ensembles will end the semester with a concert. Click here: FALL 2025 Performance Schedule

Registration: Registration for the Fall program will be open from July 10th - August 29th.  

Arts for Life Programs

Sentimental Journey Singers is a community chorus for people with early to mid-stage cognitive change, their care partners, and volunteer singers. Participants learn vocal techniques and three-part harmony, while singing familiar songs and new pieces in a social group setting under the leadership of a professional conductor.

Melody Makers is designed for individuals with mid- to moderate-stage cognitive change. During their rehearsals, they will enjoy sing-alongs with music and movement games. (online registration is not required. Email info@encorecreativity.org for more information)

With the generous support of our sponsors, Arts for Life programs remain tuition free for all registrants.

Date/Time: The semester begins the week of August 18th. Click here to view the full rehearsal schedule: Fall 2025 Rehearsal Schedule 

Program Fee: Free

Performance: All SJS Ensembles will end the semester with a concert. Click here: FALL 2025 Performance Schedule

Sentimental Journey Singers Repertoire:

• Imagine - John Lennon/arr. Mac Huff   
• You Are Light - Mark Burrows  
• Put a Little Love in Your Heart - arr. Cristi Cary Miller  
• Daddy Sang Bass - Carl Perkins/arr. Kirby Shaw  
• I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing - arr. Mark Hayes  
• Let It Shine - arr. Nancy Price & Don Besig  
• What the World Needs Now – Burt Bacharach 
• If I Had a Hammer – Peter, Paul and Mary 

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.