Encore! is a mixed voice choir of about 45 singers. We perform at least twice annually: during the Nov./Dec. holiday season, and again in the Spring, and we are happy to perform at charitable events in York Region.
The choir has been singing together since 1987. Until the spring of 2015, we were pleased to be sponsored by the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) and were known as YRDSB Staff Singers. With the loss of that sponsorship, we re-grouped, forming two separate and distinct choirs. “Encore!” is the larger choir, and “Take Note” a much smaller singing ensemble. Together, we share the extensive music library built under the leadership of all of the previous conductors and past membership of the YRDSB Staff Singers.
Encore! is directed by Dee Lawrence, Hons.B.Mus., and B.Ed. (Western University), and Master of Sacred Music (Emmanuel College of Victoria University in the University of Toronto).
Our accompanist is George Vandikas, who holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Piano Performance and Education from the University of Toronto.
We perform classical, jazz, folk, spirituals and show tunes. New members are welcome. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. No auditions are required.
Dates: Sept-April/May
Areas Served: York Region
Eligibility: Ages – Post Secondary age and older
Fees / Membership – $75.00 per term
