Jeanne Kelly
is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, which is dedicated to providing an excellent, accessible, and sustainable artistic environment for older adults over 55 years of age, either beginning, intermediate or advanced levels, who seek arts education and performance opportunities under a professional artist. Encore is the nation’s largest choral program for older adults. Prior to founding Encore, she had a performance, teaching, conducting and arts management career that spanned over 35 years. As a performer, Ms. Kelly has performed major roles with opera companies including Baltimore Opera and National Opera. She was the first director for the Levine School of Music, Virginia. Ms. Kelly served as music director of the United States Naval Academy Glee Club and Georgetown University Concert Choir. www.encorecreativity.org