We want to wish all of our families a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.
No rehearsals tomorrow, Nov 23rd - enjoy!
We will see everyone on Nov. 30th for our last rehearsal of the semester - in preparations for our recital on December 4th.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Christmas/End of Semester dates
Our Christmas Recital has been scheduled:
Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00pm
Christ Community Church - 1100 Kasold, in Lawrence
Students need to arrive by 6:30
Other dates to remember:
We DO NOT meet the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Last day of rehearsals for this semester is November 30th
Spring semester begins on January 11th.
Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00pm
Christ Community Church - 1100 Kasold, in Lawrence
Students need to arrive by 6:30
Other dates to remember:
We DO NOT meet the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Last day of rehearsals for this semester is November 30th
Spring semester begins on January 11th.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Time to begin
Here it is, September already. We begin meeting this week, Friday, September 7th.
A few announcements and reminders:
The circle parking in front of the church is reserved for the directors, as they have a lot to load and unload each week. Parking can be found in the lot to the east of the church.
Please have your student bring a water bottle to rehearsals each week, so our group isn't using the disposable cups in the church kitchen.
There is a nursery available but I need someone to commit to making sure that it is left clean and orderly each Friday. If the room is found messy, we will lose use of the nursery. There is access to a vacuum when necessary.
In the back of the church, is a counter that will have envelopes for fee payments. Payment is made to individual directors and placed in the envelope with the director's name. In addition to that, please check the roster for your student's name and add your email address and cell phone number, if it is not already listed.
We are guests of the church, and need to be good stewards of the building and property. If shoes are muddy, they should be taken off before entering either building. We need to be mindful of the care and use of the church and parsonage.
If your student(s) will be missing a rehearsal, please send me a text or email, so I can let the directors know of the absences. We hope that there are few absences, but also appreciate kids not attending when they are ill.
There is still time for families to enroll, if you know of anyone that is interested. If you have referred a family, and they have signed up for a group that your kids have enrolled in, please let me know before you pay your fees, as there is a referral discount.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask. Check this site often for announcements and weather cancellations. We are also on facebook.
See you all of Friday!
A few announcements and reminders:
The circle parking in front of the church is reserved for the directors, as they have a lot to load and unload each week. Parking can be found in the lot to the east of the church.
Please have your student bring a water bottle to rehearsals each week, so our group isn't using the disposable cups in the church kitchen.
There is a nursery available but I need someone to commit to making sure that it is left clean and orderly each Friday. If the room is found messy, we will lose use of the nursery. There is access to a vacuum when necessary.
In the back of the church, is a counter that will have envelopes for fee payments. Payment is made to individual directors and placed in the envelope with the director's name. In addition to that, please check the roster for your student's name and add your email address and cell phone number, if it is not already listed.
We are guests of the church, and need to be good stewards of the building and property. If shoes are muddy, they should be taken off before entering either building. We need to be mindful of the care and use of the church and parsonage.
If your student(s) will be missing a rehearsal, please send me a text or email, so I can let the directors know of the absences. We hope that there are few absences, but also appreciate kids not attending when they are ill.
There is still time for families to enroll, if you know of anyone that is interested. If you have referred a family, and they have signed up for a group that your kids have enrolled in, please let me know before you pay your fees, as there is a referral discount.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask. Check this site often for announcements and weather cancellations. We are also on facebook.
See you all of Friday!
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Our "meet and greet" was held on the 31st, but there is still an opportunity to sign up for all our groups. If you need to try out a band instrument, check out music stores that rent instruments in Kansas City and Topeka. They should be able to help you and your student find a good fit. Stringed instruments can be tried at Beautiful Music, 9th and Iowa, in Lawrence.
We begin our 16th year on September 7th. Contact email: hsmom@sbcglobal.net
All groups meet once a week - on Fridays. We offer many areas of musical interest as well as sewing classes.
We are a full year program and it is divided by semesters to help families with fee payments. Please consider the year commitment when signing up. There are many reasons that a family may not return for the second semester, and we understand that. But on our end, we decide groups on enrollment and when the numbers drop down, it is unfair to the group and the director to drop out, especially when the group is small. If a semester is all your family is interested in, please mention that so we can determine how that will affect the particular group enrolled in.
We offer a great opportunity to enhance your homeschooling curriculum with a musical experience. Our directors are great, well educated in their area, and we have a board certified music therapist on staff. Our fees have been the same for 16 years and are a great value. We offer a family discount and have a referral discount as well.
The schedule and other important information can be found on the right hand side of this page - scroll down the gray column to read other pertinent information. For quick reference, see schedule below.
We begin our 16th year on September 7th. Contact email: hsmom@sbcglobal.net
All groups meet once a week - on Fridays. We offer many areas of musical interest as well as sewing classes.
We are a full year program and it is divided by semesters to help families with fee payments. Please consider the year commitment when signing up. There are many reasons that a family may not return for the second semester, and we understand that. But on our end, we decide groups on enrollment and when the numbers drop down, it is unfair to the group and the director to drop out, especially when the group is small. If a semester is all your family is interested in, please mention that so we can determine how that will affect the particular group enrolled in.
We offer a great opportunity to enhance your homeschooling curriculum with a musical experience. Our directors are great, well educated in their area, and we have a board certified music therapist on staff. Our fees have been the same for 16 years and are a great value. We offer a family discount and have a referral discount as well.
The schedule and other important information can be found on the right hand side of this page - scroll down the gray column to read other pertinent information. For quick reference, see schedule below.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Meet and Greet
Come to our annual "Meet and Greet" to meet directors and learn about our program.
We will be starting our 16th year on September 7th, but before we gather for the beginning of the school year, we want to share the Encore program and all the we have to offer.
Date: Tuesday, July 31st
Where: Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave, Lawrence, Kansas
Time: 10am - noon
Try instruments, have an instrument you already have evaluated by a repair person, ask questions.
Our program is a year long, divided by semesters. We meet from Sept - November, with a recital in early December. We take most of December off and then second semester begins in January and we meet through April, with a recital in early May. Exact semester end dates and recital date will be announced when a recital location is determined and scheduled.
Please see the side-bar on this site - right hand side, for classes offered, fees, director's names and other info. Scroll down, towards the bottom for basic information.
To talk directly to the Executive Director, call 785-841-6308 or email hsmom@sbcglobal.
We look forward to meeting you in July!
We will be starting our 16th year on September 7th, but before we gather for the beginning of the school year, we want to share the Encore program and all the we have to offer.
Date: Tuesday, July 31st
Where: Morris Baptist Center - 146 Indian Ave, Lawrence, Kansas
Time: 10am - noon
Try instruments, have an instrument you already have evaluated by a repair person, ask questions.
Our program is a year long, divided by semesters. We meet from Sept - November, with a recital in early December. We take most of December off and then second semester begins in January and we meet through April, with a recital in early May. Exact semester end dates and recital date will be announced when a recital location is determined and scheduled.
Please see the side-bar on this site - right hand side, for classes offered, fees, director's names and other info. Scroll down, towards the bottom for basic information.
To talk directly to the Executive Director, call 785-841-6308 or email hsmom@sbcglobal.
We look forward to meeting you in July!
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Attention everyone who is in Mr. Swisher's groups:
Note the following changes for our final rehearsal on Friday:
9:15 - Beginning Band
10:00 - 10:30 - Intermediate Band
10:30 - 11:00 - Jazz Band
11:00 - 11:30 - Beginning Strings
11:30 - 12:00 - Intermediate Strings
Choir, Guitar, Bitty Beats, World Percussion, and Sewing
meet at regular times.
The recital is Thursday, May 3rd at 7pm. Students should arrive
by 6:30.
meet at regular times.
The recital is Thursday, May 3rd at 7pm. Students should arrive
by 6:30.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
All groups meet tomorrow, at regular times
There was some confusion about the schedule for tomorrow, our second, to last rehearsal of the semester.
ALL groups meet at regular times tomorrow, April 20th.
Please try to attend our last two rehearsals, to prepare for the upcoming Spring Recital on May 3rd.
ALL groups meet at regular times tomorrow, April 20th.
Please try to attend our last two rehearsals, to prepare for the upcoming Spring Recital on May 3rd.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Four remaining rehearsals
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday - only 4 more weeks left to rehearse for the Spring Recital.
Monday, March 26, 2018
We DO NOT meet this Friday - March 30th
Reminder: We do not meet this Friday, March 30th.
Happy Easter everyone!
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
We Do meet this Friday - March 23rd
There was a bit of confusion about whether we meet this Friday, or not. We DO meet on March 23rd, but we don't meet on March 30th.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Important announcment
If you play in a group(s), led by Mr. Swisher, those groups WILL NOT meet this Friday, March 14th.
ALL other groups/classes, WILL meet.
ALL other groups/classes, WILL meet.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
We DO meet on Friday, February 23rd
Just in case there is some confusion, we DO meet on Friday, February 23rd. I know there have been a lot of cancellations for various events and groups, but the weather is getting better and we will meet as usual.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Spring Recital
The Spring Recital will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, at 7pm - location is Christ Community Church - where our Christmas Recital was held.
The penny jars were taken to the bank and money was counted. The final count for both jars was $96.69. The jars are empty and back up to collect for second semester.
Upcoming dates to remember:
We DO meet the week of Spring Break
March 30th- off for Good Friday
April 27th - last day of second semester
May 3rd - Spring Recital
Thanks everyone - we appreciate each of you and for your participation in Encore!
Friday, January 26, 2018
Important announcements
Hello Encore Families,
A few things to let you know about:
Mr. Swisher will not be having rehearsals on Feb 2 - this coming Friday. He will be on a plane, heading to a gig that he is playing at. ALL other groups will meet as usual. Only groups that Mr.
Swisher leads, will be taking that rehearsal day off. Be sure to practice and be ready for a rehearsal on the following Friday - Feb 9th.
ALL other groups meet on Feb. 2nd - so plenty of activity at the Morris Center on Feb 2nd.
We have been hit with our fair share of illness. We appreciate those that choose to stay home while sick - that helps us all out - so thanks everyone!
Mr. Gaskin will be taking our "blind fund" to the bank to be counted. The jars will be empty and ready for more change. Thanks to you all for contributing to the fund. It shows the church how much we appreciate the use of the church for our groups. I will announce the grand total, collected during first semester - so stay tuned.
You all are such a blessing to the Encore directors and myself. Thanks for being a member of our Encore family!
A few things to let you know about:
Mr. Swisher will not be having rehearsals on Feb 2 - this coming Friday. He will be on a plane, heading to a gig that he is playing at. ALL other groups will meet as usual. Only groups that Mr.
Swisher leads, will be taking that rehearsal day off. Be sure to practice and be ready for a rehearsal on the following Friday - Feb 9th.
ALL other groups meet on Feb. 2nd - so plenty of activity at the Morris Center on Feb 2nd.
We have been hit with our fair share of illness. We appreciate those that choose to stay home while sick - that helps us all out - so thanks everyone!
Mr. Gaskin will be taking our "blind fund" to the bank to be counted. The jars will be empty and ready for more change. Thanks to you all for contributing to the fund. It shows the church how much we appreciate the use of the church for our groups. I will announce the grand total, collected during first semester - so stay tuned.
You all are such a blessing to the Encore directors and myself. Thanks for being a member of our Encore family!
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Finally some warmer weather
We are excited about the warmer weather and for the first day of second semester.
See you all tomorrow, January 19th!
See you all tomorrow, January 19th!
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Weather Cancellation for tomorrow
We have decided to cancel all rehearsals and classes for tomorrow, Jan 12th.
Stay safe and warm - we will see you all next Friday.
Think spring!
Stay safe and warm - we will see you all next Friday.
Think spring!
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Second Semester
This is the place to look for winter weather cancellations - so bookmark this site for easy access.
We begin second semester on Friday, January 12th.
There is room for new students in Choir, World Percussion, and Bitty Bears - our preschool program.
Contact me at hsmom@sbcglobal.net with questions. Also, side bar on the right, scroll down for class times and fees.
We begin second semester on Friday, January 12th.
There is room for new students in Choir, World Percussion, and Bitty Bears - our preschool program.
Contact me at hsmom@sbcglobal.net with questions. Also, side bar on the right, scroll down for class times and fees.
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