EEF and EUSD Partner to Bring Music Education to All 9 Schools

EEF and the Encinitas Union School District are thrilled to announce the Honor Choir Program, “EnSINGnitas,” and selection of a District Choir Director.

ENCINITAS-August 2023
The Encinitas Educational Foundation (EEF) and the Encinitas Union School District have partnered to create a new and innovative choir program throughout the school district. This new choir program, “EnSINGnitas”, promises to ignite a love of singing and the performing arts while fostering the personal growth of children. In a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment, this program allows each child to be celebrated for their unique talents through meaningful and collaborative experiences in the performing arts.

To help oversee “EnSINGnitas”, The Encinitas Educational Foundation (EEF) has named Britta Ellis as the new Choir Director for the Honor Choir Program. Britta is a mom to two Mission Estancia students and has over 25 years experience in education and the performing arts. She studied musical theatre at UCLA, earned a Master’s in Education focusing on social and emotional learning from UCSB, and is professionally trained in vocal performance with New York City stage experience. Britta taught 5th and 7th grade for several years in Poway Unified including being selected to help design and open Del Sur Elementary. She recently created and ran a choir program in the Bay Area. She also is the founder of Broadway West, a musical theatre and writing program that focuses on the love of the arts, creativity, and bringing out each child’s strengths.

Britta Ellis stated, "I am honored to be joining EEF’s Honor Choir as the new Choir Director. It has been a dream to put together a choir program that focuses on the love of creativity, music, and theatre in a safe, fun environment. The arts are an essential part of education and have the extraordinary power to unite people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. My vision for this choir is to harness that power, creating an ensemble that not only achieves exceptional musicality but also fosters a profound sense of community and belonging among its members. Working alongside other choir leads at each of the 9 EUSD schools to bring the Honor Choir Program, “EnSINGnitas” to life, is a great privilege, and I am immensely grateful for this opportunity.”

EEF was founded in 1985 as a qualified nonprofit 501C(3) designated corporation. EEF’s mission is to assist in the achievement of a superior public school education within the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD). EEF supports students' learning, growth, and education through enrichment programs; during the day at each of the 9 EUSD schools and with music after school with our Concert Band & Strings and Honor Choir Programs.

For more information about EEF and the Honor Choir Program, please visit eefonline.org or EnSINGnitas.com.

Media Contact:
Encinitas Educational Foundation
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