Upcoming Events
Homeschool Christmas Concert
Our combined homeschool concert will include students from the Burnsville Homeschool Band, Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op Band, and the West Metro Homeschool Band.
Students will rehearse together at 6 pm, and the concert will begin at 7 pm.
Concert attire is a white shirt and black pants or a skirt, with black shoes.
Honor Band
Our Honor Band event will be held at Concordia Academy. Rehearsals start at 9 am, and we will dismiss for dinner at 4 pm.
The concert will be held at 7 pm.
This year’s guest conductor is Mrs. Joy Afdahl.
Concert attire is a white shirt and black skirt or pants, with black shoes.
Homeschool Spring Concert
Our homeschool spring concert will feature our Burnsville Homeschool Band, Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op Band, and West Metro Homeschool Band.
Students will arrive at 6 pm to warm up, and our concert will start at 7 pm.
Concert attire is white shirt, black skirt or pants, and black shoes.
Homeschool Spring Concert
Come join us for our annual homeschool spring, end-of-year concert!
Our homeschool bands combine for a celebration of a great year in band!
This concert is free and open to the public.
Honor Band
Our Honor Band is open to students by nomination from their band director.
This large ensemble is comprised of approximately 30-40 musicians across our homeschool and school programs who are ready for a musical challenge.
Our 7 pm concert is open to the public!
This year, our guest conductor is Mr. Kyle Pagel, who teaches at Spring Lake Park High School
Band Festival
Come join us for our annual Band Festival! This is open to all students who have been in band for at least a year.
Students will arrive at 8:30, with a concert time of 2 pm.
This year’s Festival will be hosted at St. John’s Lutheran School in Corcoran.
Homeschool Christmas Concert
Come hear all of our homeschool bands in one place!
This annual combined event is a fun, festive concert that will surely get you in the holiday spirit!
This concert is free and open to the public.
Spring Homeschool Band Concert
Come see our East Metro Homeschool Band, West Metro Homeschool Band, Burnsville Homeschool Band, and Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op Band perform in a spring concert to celebrate a great year in band!
Northfield Homeschool Band Spring Concert
Come and see the Northfield Homeschool Band perform in their spring concert to celebrate our first year of the Northfield Homeschool Band!
Honor Band
Our Honor Band is back for the first time since 2019!
This is open by nomination from your band director, and this event is designed for the band student ready for a musical challenge. Ms. Elizabeth Hertzfeld is our guest conductor this year. She conducts 7th and 8th grade bands at New Prague Middle School.
Band Festival 2023
Encore Ensembles is excited to bring this musical event back in 2023! This special event brings together more than sixty young musicians to rehearse and present a concert. Details coming up soon!
Homeschool Band Concert
Come enjoy an evening of music presented by the East Metro Homeschool Band, West Metro Homeschool Band, Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op Band, and Burnsville Homeschool Band!
Northfield Homeschool Band Concert
Open to the public, come hear the Northfield Homeschool Band’s first concert! This will take place in the sanctuary at Emmaus
Elk River Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Come learn about the newly formed Elk River Homeschool Band! Meet teacher Mr. Nelson Penserga, try out instruments, see the space, and learn about the band.
Lessons and rehearsals will start Thursday, October 6th.
Princeton Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Come meet teacher Mr. Nelson Penserga, learn about the Princeton Homeschool Band, and try out band instruments!
Band lessons and rehearsals take place on Fridays at the Princeton Evangelical Free Church.
Rockford Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Meet teacher Mr. Nelson Penserga, try out band instruments, see the space, and learn about our new Rockford Homeschool Band!
The band will start on Monday, October 3rd.
East Metro Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Come meet teacher Mr. Drew Morrisette, have a chance to try out instruments, and learn about the East Metro Homeschool Band.
Princeton Homeschool Band Information Meeting
Come meet teacher Mr. Nelson Penserga and learn about the new Princeton Homeschool Band! We will have instruments to try and information about the band.
Northfield Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Meet teacher Mrs. Thompson and learn about the newly formed Northfield Homeschool Band! We will have band instruments for students to try out, and you will be able to see the space where classes are held.
Encore Ensembles Homeschool Band Spring Concert
A joint concert with the West Metro Homeschool Band, East Metro Homeschool Band, Burnsville Homeschool Band, and Faith Christian Home Educators Band. All are welcome to attend!
Band Festival
Come join us for our first large group event since 2019!
Band Festival is open to all students who have been in band for one year or more. We come together for a day of band! The students will receive music that morning and then put on a concert in the afternoon.
West Metro Homeschool Band Open House
Come learn about our West Metro Homeschool Band and Music Makers class! Meet teachers Ms. Orem and Mr. Baumgartner, sit in on a class, and learn more about the class offerings.
Music Makers is from 10:00 am - 10:30 am, and our band rehearsal is from 11:30 - 12:15. Feel free to sit in on these classes to see if it is a right fit for your family!
Burnsville Homeschool Band Open House
Come join us for an open house to learn more about our classes at the Burnsville Homeschool Band! Meet teachers Mr. Baumgartner and Ms. Orem, sit on a class, and get more information about the classes.
Our Music Makers class is from 9:30 - 10:00 am, with our Homeschool Band rehearsal from 10:00-10:30 am.
East Metro Homeschool Band Open House
Come and see our East Metro Homeschool Band and Music Makers Class! Get some information about the band and music class, meet the teachers Ms. Orem and Mrs. Thompson, and observe a class in progress.
Music Makers is from 10:30-11:00 am - all children pre k -3rd grade are welcome to join in for a trial class! The homeschool band rehearsal is from 10:45 - 11:30 am - you are welcome to sit in on the rehearsal and to see the instruments. Band is open to 4th - 12th grade (ages 9 - 18).
Burnsville Homeschool Band Informational Meeting
Learn more about our Burnsville Homeschool Band program, as well as our pre k - 3rd grade Music Makers class. Meet our teachers and ask any questions you may have. Students are more than welcome to attend as well. Coffee and doughnuts provided!