Let the Bidding Begin at The Gift of Music Fall Fundraising Gala!

The Gift of Music Fall Fundraising Gala will be held on November 10, 2019, and online bidding for our auction is open NOW! The Gift of Music Fall Fundraising Gala will help Encore Music Education Foundation Inc support our mission:

“To bring music into the lives of those who might not otherwise be able to afford lessons and classes; to purchase musical instruments for individuals and music education programs; to support students attending college to study music; to provide educational resources and materials for students of music; and, finally, to recognize, through the establishment of our scholarship awards, those students who exhibit excellence in the study of their chosen instrument.”

We are very proud that, since December, 2015, the Foundation has already awarded over $25,000 to very deserving music students, ranging in age from eight to eighteen, as well as providing financial support to music programs within the surrounding communities. Our future goal is to increase our financial impact to an annual contribution of $20,000 in scholarships and subsidies.

Our online auction is open NOW! Bidding is open from now, until 9 pm on November 10th on the night of our live event. Get ahead and preview and bid on auction items ranging from exotic vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. 

Proceeds from your auction event will go to Encore Music Education Foundation Inc. in order to support providing all with the chance to receive the gift of music. So, tell your friends, family, community, and get everyone in on the auction action!

Click here to bid on items and see our online auction!
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Click here to buy tickets to our in-person event!
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Let the Bidding Begin at The Gift of Music Fall Fundraising Gala!

Encore Music: TICKETS AVAILABLE: You are invited to join us in giving The Gift of Music!

The Gift of Music Fundraising Gala TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE You're Invited! WHEN:  Sunday, November 10th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm WHERE: The Milford DoubleTree Hotel at 11 Beaver Street On Sunday, November 10th, The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., in collaboration with Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, is hosting a fundraiser for The Foundation's scholarship program. The evening will include: Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a sit-down dinner Live performances by Encore ensembles and soloists Silent Auction and Raffles Purchase tickets at the link below, and join the event on Facebook!  Buy Tickets Now https://encoremusicacademy.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb54fbf3dd80bdbef8d1ee90f&id=ab1f9dd908&e=7bf06582a2 AUCTION ITEMS SOON AVAILABLE TO VIEW:  The Gift of Music Silent Auction online opens on October 15th and will close on November 10th at 9pm. Live, in-person bidding will take place at the event on Sunday, November 10th from 5:00-9:00pm. Bookmark the auction page to keep an eye out as new items are revealed: BiddingForGood: The Gift of Music Auction Mobile-friendly auction page: The Gift of Music Auction (Mobile) Copyright © 2019 Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, All rights reserved. Provided Email and authorization via registration forms or webform Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

"The Gift of Music": Don't Forget to Save the Date - Nov 10

Give the gift of music at our gala event coming up...

Mark your calendars and join us once more for an unforgettable evening! The Encore Music Education Foundation presents "The Gift of Music", a fundraising gala this Fall on Sunday, November 10th at the Milford DoubleTree Hotel from 5:00-10:00 PM. Tickets will be on sale soon so watch your email for the purchase link! Copyright © *2019* *Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

Encore Music: Open House on Saturday, September 28

Come and stop by Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios' Open House on Saturday, September 28. We will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM. 

You will have the chance to watch lessons in progress, classes, ensembles, and more, to see how our school operates and all we have to offer.

Registration will be open, and you can have all of your questions answered. We hope to see you there!

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Encore Music: Open House on Saturday, September 28

Encore Music: Get Your Paws on PawSox Tickets

Join the Encore EnHarmonix for a night of Broadway and Baseball fun

Learn more about EMEF and its goals at www.wesupportmusic.org On behalf of the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., the Encore EnHarmonix are performing on Saturday, May 18 at the Pawtucket Red Sox game! Not only can you join us for a fun evening, but YOU can help us raise money for the Foundation with a simple click! Tickets purchased at the dedicated link below include a voucher for concessions at the game, and the proceeds of ticket sales will directly benefit The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc. Invite your friends, invite your family, and simply click to purchase!  Buy Tickets https://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=53855&schedule=list&agency=PRSV_B2B14 Copyright © *2019* *Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios*,  All rights reserved. Provided Email and authorization via registration forms or webform Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

"The Gift of Music" Fall Event: Save the Date - Nov 10, 2019

Give the gift of music at our gala event this Fall... 

Mark your calendars and join us once more for an unforgettable evening! The Encore Music Education Foundation presents "The Gift of Music", a fundraising gala this Fall on Sunday, November 10th at the Milford DoubleTree Hotel. Mark the date and stay tuned for more information in the coming months.  Copyright © *2019* *Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

Encore's Summer Offerings for 2019

Music For Young Campers
A wonderful camp for your youngest children between the ages of 3 and 7! The camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 AM - 12 PM with drop-off between 8:30 AM and 9 AM and pick-up between 12 PM and 12:30 PM. Children learn about music through singing, arts and crafts, and through learning piano skills. Each week of camp features its own theme!

Chamber Wind Ensemble
Come experience what chamber music can offer, learn how to play in a small ensemble, and improve your overall ensemble skills. Music from classical to jazz and even pop will be performed. The ensemble is offered for the following instruments: Flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon, and meets Monday evenings from 7 PM to 8 PM

Rock 'N' Pop Ensemble
Come “Rock Out” in our Rock 'n' Pop ensemble. Learn your favorite songs of today and actually play in a rock band! Voice, guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, trumpet and saxophone are all welcome to join. The ensemble meets Thursday evenings at 6 PM and 7 PM for an hour each.

Intensive Theory
Learn how to speak the language of music theory. This is a class for the student who is advanced and needs a challenge, and it will also prepare students to take The Royal Conservatory theory assessments! Classes meet Monday through Thursdays from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Piano Lab
Have you ever said to yourself, ”I wish I had learned how to play piano”? Now is your chance! Piano lab will have you playing songs on piano in just three classes! It is a group class for up to 6 students, and is great for adults and older students ages 10 and up. Piano Lab will be offered Thursday evenings at 7 PM.

Recording Techniques
This class will teach students how to use the recording studio, from setting up microphones and using the software, to using the skills learned to do an actual recording! Classes are limited to 3 students, so sign up as they fill up fast. Classes will be Wednesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM.

Private Instruction
Encore Music Academy continuously offers private lessons on every instrument throughout the whole year, summer included! Come take some lessons and catch up, or get ahead for next year.

View the full summer flyer here
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Encore's Summer Offerings for 2019

Register Now: Spring Music for Young Children session at Encore Music

The Spring Music for Young Children session is open for registration now at Encore Music.

Register Now: Spring Music for Young Children session at Encore Music

Register online at  http://www.encoremusicacademy.net/

Commemorative News: Encore Music Academy is Expanding!

ENCORE MUSIC ACADEMY IS EXPANDING  February 13, 2019 Dear Valued Encore Families and Friends: On this, the seventh anniversary of the day we opened our doors for the very first time, we are beyond excited to announce that a new era has arrived at Encore! A long time in the planning, the acquisition of the entire upper floor of our 3 Bent Street facility in Franklin is complete. As of Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Encore will occupy the entire building, relocating all Encore operations, lessons, classes, and ensembles to Franklin on a permanent basis! With over 7,000 square feet of operational space at our disposal, this acquisition increases Encore's footprint, allowing us to offer more lessons and classes on a daily basis, with room to grow. We are thrilled that our entire faculty and staff will, at last, be under one roof, allowing for a more streamlined customer service experience for you, our Encore family. If you currently take lessons or classes at our Millis facility, as of May 1, your lessons and classes will take place in Franklin, just a four-minute ride (2 miles) from the Millis location. We have included a diagram here for your reference. Encore Music Academy is Expanding The Millis location will officially close as of April 30, although we may cease lessons and classes there on April 26 in order to facilitate the move. We will attempt to make this transition as seamless as possible; however, as we sort out spaces and schedules, we ask for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation. We expect there will be a settling-in period as we organize rooms and schedules, but will do our very best to create a comfortable experience for everyone at Encore. And here's the good news: We've done a full analysis and can confirm that 100% of ALL lessons and classes will retain the same day and time slots! If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to either Lisa or Pat. As always, we thank you for, and very much appreciate, your support. With warmest regards, Lisa Ostrow and Patrick Dreier Co-Owners, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios Copyright © 2019 Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

Two Encore Students Awarded National Gold Medals In Music; Eight Students Headed To Carnegie Hall

Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, in Franklin, MA, is pleased provide two significant announcements regarding student achievements.

Claire Bauer, age 15 of Franklin, and Maura Johnston, age 16 of Norfolk, are both students of voice at Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios. Each young woman has recently been awarded the National Gold Medal of Excellence for 2018 by the Royal Conservatory of Music: Bauer for Level 6 Voice, and Johnston for Level 2 Voice. 

The Royal Conservatory of Music awards the National Gold Medal of Excellence to the student who has achieved the highest score in the country within their specific skill level for each instrument during the academic year. For the assessments, students are scored on proficiency in the following areas: performance; technical requirements; aural skills; rhythm; and sight-reading ability.

Johnston, who has been studying voice for three years and piano for one year under the expert guidance of piano and vocal instructor, Rebecca Abalutzk, also performs and records albums with the recording ensemble, The Encore EnHarmonix. Abalutzk said, "I am both extremely proud and fortunate to work with such a driven young woman. She is the type of student who reminds me why I became a teacher in the first place".

Claire Bauer, under the guidance of her vocal instructor, Lisa Ostrow, (who has guided students to National Gold medals three times previously), began her studies in voice using the curriculum of the RCM right from the start. Upon hearing of her award, Bauer mused, 

"Well, I think getting this award has a lot to do with the person who drives me everywhere," and then she gave her mom the biggest smile ever. Ostrow said, "Students like Claire are every teacher's dream. They challenge us to be the very best that we can be, so that they can reach their full potential."

Encore students Claire Bauer and Maura Johnston

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice!!

This year, on February 16, an unprecedented number of Encore students will be making the trip to New York City to perform on the stage at the illustrious Carnegie Hall! Two of them, Maura Johnston, National Gold Medal winner 2018 and State winner 2017, and Mia Quinn, National Gold Medal winner 2017, and State winner 2018, will be making their second appearance in two years. 

These eight students, including Bauer and Johnston, were invited to perform based upon their exemplary success in their respective levels of voice and piano in the 2018 Royal Conservatory of Music academic year. Many congratulations to the following six additional Encore performers and their instructors:

● Amelia MacEvoy, age 11 of Medway, Level 1 piano and student of Rebecca Abalutzk
● Alyssa McGuirl, age 10 of Millis, Level 2 voice and student of Caitlin Medlin
● Sneha Mukkavilli, age 10 of Walpole, Level 1 piano and student of Rebecca Abalutzk
● Max Olson, age 16 of Medway, Level 4 piano and student of Scott Nicholas
● Mia Quinn, age 12 of Franklin, Level 1 voice and student of Lisa Ostrow
● Sunehri Verma, age 11 of Franklin, Level 1 piano and student of Lisa Ostrow