by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Jul 13, 2017 | Singer Profile
We are pleased and excited that three of our singers were featured in this new article on the Chorus America website about the experiences that older adults have singing in a choir. The article features Helen Gagel from the Evanston Encore Chorale, Jim Lavin from the...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Jun 29, 2017 | Singer Profile
When did you first sing in a choir, and what got you started? Age 11, Somerset County (N.J.) Music Festival, Elementary School Chorus, loved making harmony. List three adjectives that describe the way singing makes you feel. Peaceful, joyful, sad In what ways do you...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Jun 29, 2017 | Singer Profile
When did you first sing in a choir, and what got you started? If Encore is your first choir, what recently drew you in? Sang in choir in concert choir and swing choir in high school. List three adjectives that describe the way singing makes you feel. Happy,...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | May 28, 2017 | Singer Profile
Encore Rocks is featured in the Doings in Hinsdale this week. It’s online now and will appear in print shortly. Here’s the link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/lifestyles/ct-dhd-column-clarkson-tl-0601-20170524-column.html It was a treat to...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | May 23, 2017 | Singer Profile
Ilene Alpert is our singer profile for this week and a wonderful member of our Evanston Chorale. Read on to get to know her more. When did you first sing in a choir, and what got you started? If Encore is your first choir, what recently drew you in? I began singing...
by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | May 11, 2017 | Singer Profile
Our singer profile for this week is Joan Eagle! Joan is a member of the Encore Gold Coast Chorale. Keep reading to learn more about her! What is your name? Joan Eagle When did you first sing in a choir, and what got you started? If Encore is your first choir, what...