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All Things Performance Tours & Travel

August 11, 2022     Encore Tours

Meet Encore Tours New Program Consultant: Robin Teague

At Encore Tours, our team is filled with passionate and well-traveled individuals who work tirelessly to make your travel experience truly unforgettable.

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August 9, 2022     Encore Tours

Tips on Recruiting for Your Band Program

Every music program depends on its upcoming musicians, and the future success of a director’s music department is largely dependent on their ability to recruit wel…

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July 20, 2022     Kyle Baker

Meet Kyle – New Encore Tours Co-op

Hello! My name is Kyle, and I’m thrilled to be joining Encore! I am a rising senior at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where I study music and communications wi…

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July 20, 2022     Encore Tours

Musical Celebrations Around the World – Bagpipe Appreciation Day

The holiday known as “Bagpipe Appreciation Day” is observed every year on July 27.

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July 15, 2022     Encore Tours

2022 Encore Recruitment Contest

Beyond travel, Encore is dedicated to assisting with music education at home.

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July 5, 2022     Encore Tours

Our Summer Travel Season is Underway and Audiences Couldn’t Be More Excited!

We believe music has a unique ability to bring people together, and there’s nothing we love more than taking ensembles on life-changing performance tours.

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June 21, 2022     Encore Tours

Three Reasons to Choose Austria as Your 2023 Tour Destination

When we think about Austria, one of the first things that comes to mind is its unrivaled music culture, as the country has long been a hotbed of musical invention.

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June 8, 2022     Encore Tours

It’s the Perfect Time to Start Planning Your 2023 Performance Tour!

Have you ever missed your cue? It’s humiliating—and it gets worse. Everyone who relies on you begins to have doubts about your ability.

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May 26, 2022     Encore Tours

Why the Baltics Should Be Your Ensemble’s Next Destination

From the medieval architecture to the beautiful natural landscapes, the Baltic countries are reminiscent of living in a fairy tale.

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