Community Music Information

General Information

In an effort to bring the community together, the Encore Community Music Association has three ensembles that rehearse on Monday evenings throughout the school year.  These intergenerational groups include many parent-child combinations, where adults and children learn from each other. Bringing families together and helping to bridge the gap between generations, with all ages working together to provide an enriching service for the community. Through the exchange of ideas and personal interaction, adults and children work together to create a musical experience that will last a lifetime.

Rehearsals for the Spring Semester will begin on January 22, 2024
Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster

COMMUNITY ENSEMBLES

Enrichment Band
This ensemble is geared for beginners and the young band player to introduce and refine the basic skills.  The band will provide an educational opportunity, building a strong musical foundation for the beginning student.  Beginning students may wish to attend the instrument try-it day at a local music store to help choose an instrument.

  • Elementary school level
  • 0 – 2 years experience; No auditions necessary
  • Rehearsals on Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm, Winters Mill High School
  • $150/semester; 20% add’l family member discount
  • Students may receive community service learning hours

Enrichment Strings 
This ensemble is geared for the young string player to introduce and refine the basic skills.  The orchestra will provide an educational opportunity, building a strong musical foundation for the beginning student. Beginning students may wish to attend an instrument try-it day at a local music store to help choose an instrument.

  • Elementary school level
  • 0 – 2 years experience; No auditions necessary
  • Rehearsals on Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm, Winters Mill High School
  • $150/semester; 20% add’l family member discount
  • Students may receive community service learning hours

Encore Full Orchestra
This intergenerational ensemble will provide an opportunity for wind, percussion and string players to learn and perform quality full orchestra repertoire.  The orchestra will practice and perform a variety of music from classics to pops.

  • Middle school level through adults
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience; No auditions necessary
  • Rehearsals on Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm, Winters Mill High School
  • $200/semester; 20% add’l family member discount
  • Students may receive community service learning hours

Concerts
All ensembles will perform a minimum of two scheduled concerts each year. A holiday concert in December and spring concert in May. Other performances may be scheduled  in area malls, at community events or other locations at the discretion of the director. View our Concert Schedule.

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