Encore Music Academy

First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 87 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

mapFirst Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 87 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

About

Encore Music Academy offers Camp Encore, Summer Camps, Music Together®, Music Therapy, Private Lessons, Lessons & Classes, Encore Youth Choir, Encore Youth Orchestra, and Voices in Harmony. Camp Encore is listed for ages 3+ and meets Monday through Friday from noon to 3pm; the listed tuition is $210. Camp Encore details also note a demonstration concert and that all ages will have the chance to explore visual art in addition to music.

Programs

  • Camp Encore — Ages 3+ · Mon-Fri, Noon-3pm · $210
  • Summer Camps — birth-senior adult · Includes Camp Encore, Summer Musicals, Honors Choir, Bands & String Orchestras, and Adult Summer Choir.
  • Music Together® — birth-6 and the adults who love them · Early childhood program.
  • Music Therapy — all ages and abilities · Music therapy helps people of all ages and abilities reach their health and wellness goals through music.
  • Private Lessons
  • Lessons & Classes — Explore. Enrich. Excel.
  • Encore Youth Choir — grades 1-12 · Four choirs arranged by age and experience.
  • Encore Youth Orchestra — grades 3-12 · Three orchestras organized by experience.
  • Voices in Harmony — adults · Adult choir.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–18 years old
  • Price range: $210

About the provider

Encore’s mission is to cultivate the innate musical abilities within each individual and to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment to all who learn and teach there. The program is described as welcoming all people, all ages, and all abilities, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and community outreach through free concerts and events. Leadership listed for camp includes Pre-K Director Lilly Corrigan, Jr. Camp Director Lena Burke, and Sr. Camp Director Ann Tucker.

Need-based financial aid is available to all families and individuals. EMA does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

What families say

““Encore is a wonderful organization… Our community is so blessed to have such talented and dedicated teachers. My children love summer music camp, and look forward to choir each season!”” — Emily Holland (Parent)

““Finding Encore has been the best thing we have done to help our kids grow musically. . . It’s been a fabulous experience for both of our kids both in musical ability and socially with like-minded musicians. THANK YOU!!!”” — The Swanson Family (EYO Family)

““With stellar instructors and passionate peers, I developed fundamental musicianship that serves me daily. A community of singers and friends for life, Encore nurtured my fascination into a lifelong passion.”” — Aidan O’Connor (Encore Youth Choir Alum)

Last updated August 23, 2026.

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