Encore Creativity for Older Adults is a choral program that brings seniors together through music. Open to anyone over 55, it welcomes all voices, no auditions required. In the linked video, PBS NewsHour captures the joy, focus, and laughter in rehearsals. Participants say singing gives them purpose, connection, and energy. Research shows choral singing boosts memory, reduces stress, and lifts mood. The act of breathing together and blending voices creates instant community. For many, it’s more than music. It’s friendship, confidence, and healing. Singers describe it as a lifeline, especially after loss or retirement. Encore proves it’s never too late to make music and belong.
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