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Washington Conservatory Community Orchestra

Jovan Zivkovic, Conductor

Open to amateur adult musicians of all levels, the WCM Community Orchestra provides participants the opportunity to learn and perform both traditional and lesser-known orchestral literature with like-minded avid adult musicians in a friendly professional atmosphere. The orchestra performs three public concerts each year.

Contact us at (301) 320-2770 or info@washingtonconservatory.org for registration.

Washington Conservatory Encore Chorale

Love to sing? Are you over 55? You are sure to enjoy the Encore Chorale in rehearsing exciting four- part (SATB) repertoire in preparation for concerts at venues such as the Kennedy Center. No auditions and singers may sit for rehearsals and performances. Minimum age 55. Tuition includes music and rehearsal CD. More info: info@encorecreativity.org.

Conductor: Ingrid Lestrud


Spring 2023

Rehearsal Days: Thursdays, for dates see link below

Rehearsal Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park

Tuition: $195 (plus the $30 Glen Echo Park registration fee)

REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website. Registration begins Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Encore Chorale

Washington Conservatory Encore Rocks

If you love to sing the music of the fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond you’ll love Encore ROCKS, Encore’s Rock n Roll Chorus! Repertoire includes music you grew up singing – and perhaps some music your kids enjoyed, too! Encore ROCKS at Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park is under the direction of Jeffrey Dokken. He brings to rehearsals a light, patient, humorous and friendly attitude that will engage and inspire. ROCK ON! Minimum age 55. More info: info@creativity.org; www.encorecreativity.org.

Conductor: Ethan Lolley

 

Spring 2023

Rehearsal Dates: Wednesdays, for dates see link below

Rehearsal Times: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park

Tuition: $195 (plus the $30 Glen Echo Park registration fee)

REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.  Registration begins Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Encore Rocks

Washington Conservatory Capital Horns

Amy Horn, Founder; Jeff Bianchi, Director

Capital Horns of Washington Conservatory of Music was founded by Amy Horn in June 2017 to create a central forum for horn players in the area to rehearse, play, and perform. Capital Horns, under the direction of Jeff Bianchi, meet at Glen Echo Park on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 pm, to rehearse transcriptions, arrangements, and original works for horn ensemble. Capital Horns has performed at Georgetown University, Glen Echo Park, Vienna Presbyterian Church, and First Congregational UCC. The group is featured at George Mason University’s annual Horn Day. Capital Horns welcomes players of all ages and skill levels who want to make music with this wonderful instrument in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Custom Ensembles

Interested in playing a specific style of music in a smaller ensemble? We will gladly form chamber music, jazz, rock, vocal, and instrumental ensembles by request.

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Chamber Music Coaching for Preformed Ensembles

In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301-320-2770 or contact us for more information.

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