Encore ROCKS San Diego
FALL 2026
No auditions — just great music and great company!
Begins August 26, 2026
Wednesdays | 12:30–2:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of San Diego (2111 Camino del Rio S., San Diego)
Tuition: $190
San Diego Master Chorale is thrilled to launch the full Encore ROCKS San Diego program this Fall, created especially for adults 55+ who love music, connection, and the simple joy of singing together.
Featuring rock ‘n’ roll classics, this high-energy ensemble celebrates decades of iconic music that defined generations from Paul Simon to Queen and more.
Directed by Tomás Acosta, this welcoming weekly class brings people together to sing songs you know and love, meet new friends, and experience the proven health and wellness benefits of group music-making.
No auditions. No pressure. Just a supportive space to show up, raise your voice, and have a great time.
Encore ROCKS San Diego begins on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 and takes place each Wednesday from 12:30-2:00 pm until December 9, 2026. Register today!
This program is presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults and is part of SD Master Chorale’s Learning Studio Programs.
WHAT TO KNOW
At SD Master Chorale’s Learning Studio, we believe singing builds connection — to yourself and others. Encore ROCKS San Diego is about laughter, friendship, and rediscovering the joy of your own voice. This program is presented by our national partner, Encore Creativity for Older Adults.
- Encore ROCKS is designed specifically for adults 55+
- No auditions and no musical experience required
- A relaxed, encouraging environment
- Weekly music-making that builds community
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Tomás Acosta is a verstile choral conductor, piano teacher, and vocal coach. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Ensenada, Mexico, he holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and a Masters degree in Choral Conducting from the Universidad Veracruzana. His work is focused on culturally diverse repertoire and community-centered choral singing, particularly through projects that connect singers across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tomás has founded and directed several choral ensembles and artistic initiatives in Baja California and is also co-founder of the Festival Internacional Coralifornia. He currently directs the choirs at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego and leads Vox Artis, a choral ensemble that brings together voices from Baja California and San Diego.
Explore more singing opportunities through The Learning Studio or learn about progressive adult voice classes through Vocal Foundations.