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 Fall Semester will begin on September 23, 2024
Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster
COMMUNITY ENSEMBLES
Enrichment Band
This ensemble is geared for 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
- 1 – 2 years experience; No auditions necessary
- Rehearsals on Mondays, 4:45-5:30pm, 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
- 1- 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
Jazz Band
This intergenerational ensemble will provide an opportunity for musicians to learn and perform jazz band repertoire. The ensemble will practice and perform a variety of styles of jazz repertoire.
- Middle school level through adults
- Minimum 3 years’ experience; No auditions necessary
- Rehearsals on Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm, Winters Mill High School
- $125/semester; 20% discount for Full Orchestra members
- Students may receive community service learning hours
Clarinet Ensemble
This intergenerational ensemble will provide an opportunity for clarinet players to learn and perform in a clarinet choir setting. Led by well-known clarinet teacher and performer David Duree, this ensemble will explore the clarinet choir literature, performing classics to pops. 20% discount given to current Full Orchestra members.
- Middle school level through adults
- Minimum 3 years’ experience; No auditions necessary
- Rehearsals on Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm, Winters Mill High School
- $100/semester; 20% discount for Full Orchestra members
- 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.