Encore Music: Fall Registration 2017

Fall registration is fast approaching! Find out how to ensure your preferred lesson timefor the year!

Fall Registration is fast approaching! Re-acquaint yourself with our registration process and find out how to ensure your preferred lesson time for the year!  View this email in your browser Fall Registration 2017 How time flies! Fall registration is already upon us as of Tuesday, August 1st!  Click to Review our Policies - Including Inclement Weather Fall Registration  Registration opens Tuesday, August 1st! Contact the front desk at either Encore location to find out instructor availability and ensure your preferred time. Payment must be taken at the time of scheduling, and the annual registration fee of $15 will apply. In addition to the ever-popular monthly plan, Encore also offers the following discounts for students: Annual Plan: Commitment to the entire academic year, with a 10% discount when paid in full before the year starts. For the 2017-2018 academic year, the deadline is August 31st. Trimester Plan: Commitment to a trimester (Fall, Winter, Spring), with a 5% discount when paid in full before the trimester starts. For Fall 2017, the deadline is August 31st. ENCORE HOURS FOR THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR    From September 5th through June 30th, Encore's typical hours of operation are as follows: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-9:00pm Friday: 2:00-6:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm (Millis only) Fall 2017: CLASSES OFFERED Please come and join these exciting opportunities at Encore! Call (508) 533-7700 for more information! VOCAL PREPARATORY CLASS Ages 6-8 This class offering at Encore is specifically designed for children who are too young for our more advanced vocal ensembles or private lessons. It is also a perfect stepping stone into the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program for those who are interested in becoming a part of this internationally-acclaimed achievement program. Students will be introduced to the elements of singing — breathing, ear-training, and rhythm. Performances will be held throughout the year.   Wednesdays: 5:00-5:45  OR Thursdays: 4:30-5:15 THE ENCORRIGIBLES   Ages 8-13 This boys' vocal ensemble offers the opportunity to sing in a fun and supportive environment. This one-hour class will meet weekly and explore many genres of music including jazz, rock, pop, and a cappella. Opportunities to perform will be available throughout the year. No prior experience required.        Tuesdays: 6:00-7:00 GIRLS' VOCAL ENSEMBLE Ages 8-13 This all-female vocal ensemble teaches teamwork while exploring two– and three-part harmony singing. Students will build self-confidence while expanding their knowledge of various musical genres like pop and musical theatre. Opportunities to perform will be available throughout the year. No prior experience required.  Thursdays: 5:30-6:30 THE ENHARMONIX RECORDING ENSEMBLE  Ages 8-18, By Invitation This class, held in tandem with our Recording Techniques course, is designed to teach students what it means to work as a studio musician/back-up vocalist. Students learn first-hand about mic-technique, patience, preparedness, harmonies, and production. This two-hour, weekly class requires commitment, home preparation, and flexibility. Students will have opportunities to perform both as a group and as soloists. Wednesdays 6:00-8:00  WIND CHAMBER MUSIC Ages 10 and up Woodwind Specialist will be coaching this collaborative chamber group. Two years of experience with an instrument is recommended, but not required. Flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, and bassoon players are all welcome, and will have opportunities to perform as a group throughout the year. Mondays 7:00-8:00 JAZZ & ROCK ENSEMBLE All abilities, ages, and instruments are welcome for this weekly class with John Salzillo! There are performance opportunities throughout the year, and students learn the art of improvisation and playing in a collaborative environment. Saturdays: 1:30-3:00   SONGWRITER'S WORKSHOP Ages 14 and up The Songwriter's Workshop is a class designed specifically with the modern songwriter in mind. We will focus on the details of lyric writing, exploring rhyme schemes, literary devices, and lyrical analysis to assist our creation of vivid and descriptive stories.  We will analyze examples of popular song structures and music theory specific to the modern songwriter. Basic music theory is not a prerequisite nor is the ability to play an instrument, but it is strongly encouraged.  Students will need a lyric writing journal and a device for taking notes. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their existing compositions or songs in progress with the class as we offer constructive critique and analysis in a safe and intimate setting. Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 RECORDING TECHNIQUES Ages 13 and up Instruction in audio recording techniques is the focus of this 90-minute, weekly class. Students learn about audio recording and sound reproduction in tandem with the Encore EnHarmonix recording ensemble. With hands-on work in an active recording studio, students will have opportunities to learn about signal flow, mic placement, sound engineering and editing, and many other aspects of music production.        Wednesdays 6:30-8:00   BEGINNER THEORY This class introduces students to the fundamentals of reading music, key signatures, time signatures, and other rudimentary concepts. This level of theory is a co-requisite for students of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program who are studying at Level 5.       Mondays 7:00-7:45 INTERMEDIATE THEORY  (Beginner Theory a prerequisite) This class builds upon the concepts introduced in Beginner Theory. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of music, including composition and form. Co-requisite with Levels 6 and 7 of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.     Mondays 8:00-8:45 ADVANCED THEORY (Intermediate Theory a prerequisite) This class is for the advanced musician who has already taken Intermediate Theory or AP Theory in school. The class will flesh out the concepts learned in earlier classes, and will lead the student toward the study of Harmony. This class is co-requisite for Level 8 of the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.    Wednesdays 8:15-9:00   Mark Your Calendars Tuesday, August 1 -  FALL REGISTRATION OPENS Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5 – Royal Conservatory Performance Assessments in Franklin Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12 - Royal Conservatory Academic Assessments in Franklin Saturday, September 2 - Summer Session Ends Monday, September 4 – CLOSED for Labor Day Tuesday, September 5 - Fall Trimester and Academic Year Begins Location, Location, Location!  As Encore continues to grow and evolve, we are experiencing increased movement between our two facilities.  When we opened our Millis location in May, 2014, at 352 Village St., one very compelling reason for our choice of location was its proximity to our flagship location in Franklin.  Although they may sound very far apart, rest assured that our Millis location is just a short, two-mile, four-minute drive from Franklin and is easily accessible.   Stay Connected Encore joined Instagram! Follow us here to see photos, videos, and important announcements! Keep up with the latest happenings at Encore by joining our group on Facebook called  Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios. This is not to be confused with our Facebook page of the same name. The page is dedicated to announcements made by the Encore administrators, including closings due to inclement weather. The group is YOUR VENUE. We encourage all students, parents, alumni, and staff to make use of it: post musical events, ask questions, share ideas! Don't be shy: get to know the members of your Encore family today. The Encore Music Education Foundation now has a Facebook page! Please visit and "like" this page for up-to-date information about scholarship and subsidy availability. Copyright © 2017 Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Saturday - July 29 - Closing Day

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Performance Schedule

Saturday, July 29

At THE BLACK BOX

The Franklin Art Association will display works of local artists in the lobby of THE BLACK BOX.   The detailed schedule of performances looks like this:

	Festival Stage (inside)	Circle of Friends Stage (outside, under the tent)
	Set up
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Heath Nisbett	Set up
12:30 - 1:30 PM	Set up	Michele Kelly
1:30 - 2:00 PM	Emma Newton	Set up
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Set up	Jamie Barrett
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Universal Singers	Set up
3:30 - 4:30 PM	Set up	Stefilia's Stone
4:30 - 5:00 PM	Ann Sears	Set up
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Set up	Jim Henry
6:00 - 6:30 PM	Kaye Kelly	Set up
6:30 - 8:00 PM	Set up	Victims of Gravity
8:00 PM	FPAC performs a “24 Hour Play”

Bring your beach blanket and chairs for the 'Franklin lawn' in THE BLACK BOX parking lot (seating limited under the tent, first come first serve).

For updates to the schedule, follow @artshappenhere

Franklin restaurants will offer samples of their best for sale under the tent during the afternoon

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival. 

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29.  The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices! 
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html


If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://buff.ly/2tUhSCL or follow the Festival on Twitter http://buff.ly/2tqlid1

To help financially support the Festival please visit: http://buff.ly/2tqGcZh.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing


You can also download and print a copy of the Saturday schedule here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DSpiywIulafMNpPpj5a1ajiY_Gk-jBVXlH15dMS7f4/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Annual Cultural Festival - Friday Recap (photo, video)

The weather was perfect for the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival outdoor events on Friday. The Farmers Market was active and full of vendor choices. 

Multiple farms had fresh produce and I got our set of cooking knifes sharpened. #shopFranklin's space was represented by Linda Waters and Confidence Beads. Bob Vozella and family conducted tastings for Franklin's own La Cantina Winery. 

two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market

Bill and Linda Hamaker led a good group in laughter yoga inside the Town Common bandstand.

Let's Laugh Today, Laughter Yoga at the 3nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Kevin Wolfe and friend performed many familiar rock songs

Kevin Wolfe and friend performing

The day closed out under the stars with a performance of The Mikado by FPAC

cast of the Mikado by FPAC takes a bow

The day had begun with the FPS Summer Music Concert at Franklin High School. There will be more video and photos from this set of performances in the days to come but for now, here is the closing song dedicated to Dr Pandora Carlucci (also a key contributor for the Cultural Festival).

"the problem-solving that goes along with a mission to Mars"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"When Sunita Williams was growing up in Needham, NASA’s space shuttle program, construction of an orbital lab and trips to the moon figured large in the future astronaut’s imagination. 

It’s different for young people now, she says. For them, the shuttle program is old school, the International Space Station (ISS) is an orbital fixture zooming around the earth 16 times a day, and dreams of moon trips have been replaced by imagining trips to — and even colonization of — a more distant frontier: Mars. 

This idea of an attainable Mars is at the center of the Netflix documentary “The Mars Generation,” which is among the films scheduled for screening at the 26th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival starting this weekend."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170728/astronaut-franklin-teen-to-appear-at-woods-hole-film-festival

Article posted earlier:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/yeah-its-habitat-but-its-really-just.html

Home page for The Mars Generation

The IMDB page for The Mars Generation   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333096/

“a lot more complicated than you know”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill on Friday that overhauls the recreational marijuana law approved by voters in November. Immediately after the signing, Baker offered a cautious outlook on the future of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. 

“I don’t support this,” Baker said. “I worry terribly about what the consequences over time will be, and having spent a lot of time talking to folks in Colorado and in Washington and having talked to a lot of people who’ve talked to folks in Colorado and Washington, there are a lot of pitfalls that we need to work hard to avoid.” 

A vocal opponent of the ballot question that legalized and regulated the use, sale and possession of marijuana by people age 21 and older, Baker praised the work of legislators to address issues dealing with local control, packaging and potency labeling."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170728/gov-baker-signs-marijuana-law-retail-sales-11-months-away-in-mass

Note: Franklin vote 9153 for Question 4, and 8982 against the marijuana measure in the 2016 election with 223 blanks ballots cast. The number of blank ballots exceeded the major of 'victory' (171), so this was a real close vote.

The full set of results from the Nov 2016 election can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/unofficial-tally-for-franklin-ma-for.html

Franklin High School early on the morning of Nov 8, 2016

Franklin School For The Performing Arts To Host August Open Houses

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will host summer Open Houses on Monday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 29 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. 
 

Franklin School for the Performing Arts

An extensive calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students are also cast, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. FSPA TALENT offers management services for young performers who elect to pursue professional opportunities.

FSPA is also pleased to offer FSPA Academy, an academic alternative for students seeking a challenging curriculum in a supportive, flexible environment that encourages their creative goals. Provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in collaboration with TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the program builds upon TECCA’s state-approved online curriculum and features an enhanced emphasis on arts, language and culture, including Music Theory, foreign language conversation classes, field trips and more. 

In addition, a new FSPA AfterSchool enrichment program offers supervised recreational experiences, including games, crafts and other creative arts activities, for students in grades K-5. The program begins at the close of the regular school day, with transportation available from Franklin and Medway schools.

FSPA’s summer session runs through August 22 and fall classes begin on September 11. Registration is ongoing. Call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalogue, summer brochure and fall class schedule.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/28/17 - THU 8/3/17

FRIDAY 7/28/17
9am-5pm   Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: FPS Student Music Concert @ Franklin HS
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
3:30pm   Lemonade and Giant Legos @ Franklin Public Library
5pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga @ Franklin Town Common
6:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Kevin Wolfe, Music @ Franklin Town Common
8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: FPAC Performs The Mikado @ Franklin Town Common

SATURDAY 7/29/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
12-7pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Art Exhibit, Franklin Art Association @ The Black Box
12pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Heath Nisbett @ The Black Box
12:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Michele Kelly @ The Black Box
1pm   Pirate Party @ Franklin Public Library
1:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Emma Newton @ The Black Box
2pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Jamie Barrett @ The Black Box
3pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Universal Singers @ The Black Box
3:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Stefilia’s Stone @ The Black Box
4:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Ann Sears @ The Black Box
5pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Jim Henry @ The Black Box
6pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Kaye Kelly @ The Black Box
6:30pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Victims of Gravity @ The Black Box
8pm   Franklin Cultural Festival: FPAC Performs 24 Hour Play @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 7/30/17
8am   Yoga on the Beach (free event, all levels welcome) @ Beaver Pond
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 7/31/17
8:45am   2nd Annual Franklin Police Association Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club
10:30am   Move Along on the Town Common
1pm   Harry Potter Party @ Franklin Public Library
2:30pm   Maker Mondays @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm   Wimpy Kid Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 8/1/17
9am   Do Gooders DIYs @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 8/2/17
5pm   Marvelous Marvin’s Brain Circus @ Franklin Public Library
6-8pm   Frank Padula Band, Rob Peter The Bubble Man Children’s Program @ Franklin Town Common

THURSDAY 8/3/17
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
12pm   Park it and Read @ various Franklin Parks - check with the Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Day 3 Schedule - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Friday, July 28

*** FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FPS Student Music Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus students

*** FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

12:00 to 6:00: Farmers’ Market
3:00 to 4:30: Attleboro School of Rock Show Team (CANCELED)
5:00 to 6:00: Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga
6:30 to 8:00: Kevin Wolfe (music performance)
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
 


All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival. 

"Festival Fettucini" is the Rome's standard Fettucini Alfredo
with mushrooms added, quite a healthy portion and delicious!

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29.  The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices! 
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017. 

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

.Representative Roy - Office Hours for August 2017

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the month of August on the following days:

• Franklin – Thursday, August 17, 9:00-10:00AM, Elizabeth’s Bagels – 456 West Central Street Franklin, MA
• Medway – Saturday, August 19, 9:00-10:00AM, Galante’s Restaurant – 320 Village Street Medway, MA

Ryan Arego, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2430, stop by Room 236 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JNR1

Reminder: 3rd Annual Backpack Drive

We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.


Supply Drop off locations:

• Bernon Family YMCA
• Franklin High School
• Oak Street Elementary School
• Franklin Municipal Building
• Horace Mann Middle School
• BJ’s in Franklin

Suggested Supplies:

Backpack Drive during July-August

*Spiral Notebooks *Pencils *Erasers *Calculators *Crayons *Markers *Pocket Folders *Pencil Bag *Rulers *Highlighters *Scissors *Binders *Colored Markers *Glue Sticks *Pens *Loose Leaf Paper *Colored Pencils *Mini Hand Sanitizer

Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!

Additions to the FCF 2017 Schedule for Saturday, July 29

Two additions to the schedule for Saturday, July 29. The bridal gown display at the Historical Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A speaker on the history of bridal gowns is scheduled for 10:30. Next door, Mr Markee's kinetic robots are also on display at the Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

*** FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM = Display of bridal gowns; 
10:30 AM -> Speaker on history of bridal gowns

Stella Jeon's wedding gown, upper body view of veil and lace detail

*** FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM = Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee

"The Electro X" put together by Mr Markee

Franklin Library: Pirate Party on Saturday, July 29

The Franklin Public Library will close out their week of pirate events with a Pirate Party on Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m.

Franklin Library: Pirate Party on Saturday, July 29

This was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/07/pirate-party-saturday-july-29-100-pm.html