| August 10th, 2026 | New schedule for private music classes begin |
| August 17th, 2026 | Encore’s VISUAL ARTS program begins |
| August 28th, 2026 | Mini Musical Theater Program begins: Seussical KIDS (no class on Sept. 4th) Classes every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00pm (Show day: April 24th 2027) |
| August 29th, 2026 | Junior Musical Theater Program begins: Alice in Wonderland Jr. (no class on Sept. 5th) Saturday classes from 9:00am – 12:00pm (Show days: May 1st & May 2nd, 2027 @ The Seminole Theatre) |
| August 31st, 2026 | Encore’s DANCE Program begins (no class on Labor Day, Sept. 7th) |
| September 9th, 2026 | Application Deadline at 3:00 PM for MTNA Competitive Events www.mtna.org |
| September 25th, 2026 | Registration DUE for Federation & Holiday Concert! |
| October 1st, 2026 | Membership Fees Deadline for Florida Federation of Music Clubs |
| October 6th, 2026 | National Young Arts Application Deadline www.youngarts.org |
| October 10th, 2026 | Fundraising Event – Art of Hope Concert for Carmela’s Heart at Pinecrest Gardens |
| November 1st, 2026 | Applications and video submissions for Alhambra Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition. Final Rounds will take place on SUNDAY November 22nd, 2026 at Encore. |
| November 1st, 2026 | New World Symphony Concert for Kids – 11:30 AM www.nws.edu |
| November 10th, 2026 | Florida Federation of Music Clubs, 2027 Festival Application Deadline |
| November 22nd, 2026 | Alhambra Orchestra Concerto Competition FINALS at Encore |
| November 23rd, 2026 | Costume FEES due for ALL DANCERS performing in Encore’s Performing Arts Showcase on March 14th, 2027 |
| November 26th – 29th, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday – Encore Academy of the Arts CLOSED (Classes will be rescheduled) |
| November 30th, 2026 | New World Symphony Side-by-Side Orchestra & Young Artist Concerto Competition Application deadline. Finalists will be invited to compete in the Concerto Competition Live Auditions at the New World Center on January 19th, 2027. Final Auditions: February 15, 2027. Sectionals March 10th & 11th, 2027, dress Rehearsal on April 7th 2027, & Side-by-Side Concert April 17th, 2027 |
| December 7th – 18th, 2026 | Winter ART EXHIBIT at Encore Academy of the Arts |
| December 13th, 2026 | Encore’s Christmas Concert @ University of Miami, Newman Hall Recital Fee due September 25th, 2026 |
| December 20th, 2026 – January 3rd, 2027 | WINTER BREAK. Encore Academy of the Arts CLOSED (Extra rehearsals for the Holiday Concert will count for lessons during the holiday break) |
| January 4th, 2027 | Classes Resume! |
| January 31st, 2027 | MMTA Scholarship Auditions Registration Deadline |
| January & February 2027 | Florida Federation of Music Clubs District Festival (Federation) at ENCORE PIANO: January 31st, February 6th & February 21st, 2027 STRINGS, GUITAR & FLUTE: January 31st, 2027 VOICE: February 6th, 2027 |
| January 31st, 2027 | Registration DUE JANUARY 31st, 2027 for Guild, Student Day, MMTF Events & Student Recitals! |
| February 15th, 2027 | Final Round New World Symphony Concerto Competition |
| February 17th, 2027 | Royal Conservatory Achievement Program Registration Deadline |
| February (TBA) | MMTF Honors & Merit Scholarship Auditions – Christ Congregational United Church of Christ TBA |
| TBA | Chopin Foundation Young Pianists Concert Auditions Deadline for Submissions: TBA |
| March (TBA) | State Federation Registration Deadline TBA |
| March (TBA) | MMTA 71st Honors Recital – Christ Congregational United Church of Christ TBA |
| March (TBA) | Student Day Application Deadline TBA |
| March 14th, 2027 | Encore at the Gardens! Encore’s Performing Arts Showcase 2027 @ Pinecrest Gardens – ART EXHIBIT *All Dance students participate in this event, as well as Art and many of our musicians! |
| March 2027 | Dade County Youth Fair Exposition for Piano, Voice and Instrumental Evaluations Registration Deadline: TBA |
| April (TBA) | FSMTA Student Day – FIU School of Music TBA |
| April 17th, 2027 | New World Symphony Side-by-Side Orchestra Concerto Competition Concert |
| April 24th, 2027 | Seussical KIDS Mini Musical Theatre Production |
| April (TBA) | FSMTA Student Day Honors Recital TBA |
| April 26th – April 30th, 2027 | Tech Week for Junior Musical Theater production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. |
| May 1st & 2nd, 2027 | Alice in Wonderland Jr. Musical Theatre Production @ The Seminole Theatre |
| May 2027 | State Federation, FFMC Junior Convention 2027 |
| May 10th – 14th, 2027 | Encore’s FINALS Week – For Voice, Strings, Guitar, Drums and Dance Students |
| May 14th – June 6th, 2027 | Royal Conservatory Achievement Program Evaluations for instrumentalists and vocalists |
| May 21st – 23rd & June 5th, 2027 | Encore’s End of the Year Student Recitals! Newman Recital Hall (05/21 – 05/23) & Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall (06/05) – UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Recital Fee due JANUARY 31st |
| June & July 2027 | Guild Auditions/Exams (Piano Students ONLY) Registration Fee due by: January 31st, 2027 |
| June, July & August 2027 | Encore’s 2027 Summer Camp |
** Regular Classes Resume when school starts. Please call ahead with possible dates & times for lessons during the 2026-2027 school year.