Formerly The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra
The Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus
In keeping with our mission to provide high-quality, family-friendly, affordable classical and light classical concerts for the enrichment and enjoyment of Central Maryland residents of all ages and backgrounds, we’re starting a non-auditioned community chorus for singers ages 14 to 100 or more! Participation in the chorus requires no audition and no tuition!
The chorus will be offered free to our community and will be conducted by veteran chorus master Jeanne Kelly, founder of Encore Creativity for Older Adults and former conductor of the US Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club.
“Nothing brings the community together like music,” said Jeanne. “This chorus will give us the opportunity to bring young people together with older adults, working people with retirees, those who favor classical pieces with those who favor popular tunes. And singing with the incredible talent of the Naptown Philharmonic will raise the bar even higher.”
It’s Time for YOU to sing!
Sign up now to join this fun group of music devotees. Our first performance is planned for the holiday season on Sunday, December 14. Rehearsals will begin in October with vocal instruction at every session helping each singer to “Find Your Voice!”
The full Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra’s June 2026 concert will feature the Chorus performing American music to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Dr. Anna Binneweg, Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor. “At least once a year we bring in the choruses of schools and other organizations to perform with us and the synergy of voices and instruments is just electric. We are so fortunate that Jeanne has signed on with us for this terrific initiative.”
For more information about the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus and to sign up to sing contact Jeanne Kelly at jeannekelly@naptownphil.org.
About Jeanne Kelly
Ms. Kelly founded Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the largest choral organization for older adults in the country, in Annapolis in 2017. The organization has now grown to over 50 chapters across ten states. Prior to Encore, Ms. Kelly was the conductor of the United States Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club and served as Executive Director of the Levine School of Music, Virginia Campus; Conductor of the Georgetown University Concert Choir; and Voice Instructor at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.
Ms. Kelly has extensive experience as a classical music performer, including with the National Symphony, Washington, DC; Baltimore Symphony; Rochester Philharmonic, Rochester, NY; Annapolis Symphony Orchestra; Washington Opera; Baltimore Opera; Tulsa Opera; Delaware Opera, Wilmington, Delaware; Pennsylvania Opera Theater, Philadelphia; Annapolis Opera; Central City Opera, Colorado; Berlin (Germany) Brass Quintet, Washington, DC; and Bethlehem Bach Festival, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
She holds a Master of Music from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio.
Her awards and honors are many, including the Annie Award, Anne Arundel County Arts Council, 2017; “12 Influencers in Aging,” PBS Next Avenue, 2018; “60 over 60,” HelpAge USA, honoring Americans over 60 years of age who are making significant contributions to society at the local, national or international level, 2022; and the Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Findlay, 1995. Ms. Kelly was the Commencement Speaker at the University of Findlay in 2014.
For more information about the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus and to sign up to sing contact Jeanne Kelly at jeannekelly@naptownphil.org.