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" Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened. "

Jennifer Yane


Goodwin House Alexandria

Established in 2000 as one of the original "Senior Singers Chorales."

Participation is limited to Goodwin House residents.

Chorale rehearses Fridays at 10:30 A.M. Winter/Spring sessions begin January 13, 2012.

Contact Jeanne Kelly (301-261-5747) for more information.

Visit the Goodwin House Alexandria Web Site

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Goodwin House Encore Chorale Members happy to begin the Fall 2011 season!
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Eleven years ago, Jeanne Kelly started the "Senior Singers" group at Goodwin House Alexandria, while she was Executive Director of the Levine School of Music's Northern Virginia Campus.  Their participation in (and the success of) the Creativity and Aging Study inspired Jeanne to start Encore.  The chorale is still going strong, with some of the original members of the "Senior Singers" still active in the Chorale.  A few members' photos below

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Bill Hamilton & Dottie Petrullo Ruth McKenty

 
   
   
   
   
   
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About the Goodwin House Alexandria Chorale

02_gha_holiday_concert_2008The singers at GHA were the very first older adult chorale under the direction of Jeanne Kelly. They started in 2000, and the average age of the members was 80. These terrific singers were the reason Kelly was asked to participate in the Creativity and Aging Study under Dr. Gene Cohen. This group has remained tried and true, setting an example for the other chorales to follow.  Many of the great singers from 2000 are still happily singing. Now that is dedication!
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