With Encore Tours, performing before a packed concert hall in historic cities can be more than a dream; we not only take you to inspiring venues, we also provide all the behind-the- scenes support you need to make performance magic happen. We guarantee audiences at all performances, and we take care of the details so you can enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
With your musical goals in mind, we'll customize a performance trip just for you; coordinating the perfect balance of rehearsals, performances, meals and sightseeing excursions.
Our concert venues are hand-picked for your ensemble. The stage layout is pre-planned, concert assistance is provided and you'll have an audience, guaranteed!
Encore is committed to supporting music educators and programs at home. Our Music Ed Resource Center offers a variety of educational materials for music teachers.
Centrally-located hotels, restaurants featuring the local cuisine, the best tour managers in the business, access to top sightseeing excursions and more!
We handle all of the billing and collections for each participant! Passengers are equipped with their own online trip account and directors can monitor tour details.
When you travel overseas with Encore, you'll receive a free five-day trip to Paris or London for two to raffle off in your community; the perfect way to raise funds for your tour!
Passengers are covered by our basic insurance policy including health and trip cancellation insurance. Upgrade options available including added instrument insurance!
"Words aren't enough to describe our trip. Wow, fantastic, awesome, mind blowing, life changing. When words aren't enough, music can express what can't be said with words."
"It has been incredible to work with an outstanding organization like Encore to bring our students the ultimate learning experience."
"The venue was wonderful. The church was packed for the concert...the singers sang one of those concerts that lives forever in peoples' hearts, complete with an encore!"
"We had a great variety of venues to sing in and our audiences were very appreciative of our musical gifts. My students loved all our venues - the Bach connection in Thomaskirche, the hospital connection in Halle, the interesting singing history of the Prague concert hall, and the beautiful Baroque setting and fabulous acoustics of Peterskirche in Vienna. I only wish we had more time!"
"Having traveled with other companies over the past 30 years, I can say that Encore provided higher quality hotels, better food, outstanding tour guides, better venues and an audience for our concerts. The tour guides took our students seriously and understood that this was a music/educational concert tour."
Whether you're raising money for new uniforms, additions to your music library, or an upcoming performance tour, every ensemble needs to fundraise! Our fundraising guide offers hundreds of useful tips for planning an annual fundraising calendar and promoting your fundraisers, as well as a sample sponsorship packet to help you get started. Download our free guide today!
Download the EbookPrelude is an annual professional networking and development weekend for musical directors and a companion. Qualify for free when you register your ensemble for an international concert tour with Encore. Held over the Martin Luther King weekend in January, recent destinations include Vienna and Prague. Scope out a new destination for future travel, exchange ideas with fellow directors and attend cultural and musical sites and events. 100% of participants to date, rated Prelude as "Excellent"!
Learn MoreYou're passionate about your work. The hours you devote to building your ensemble prove it. And for all of your hard work, Encore Tours offers you Graduate Level Professional Development Units/Credits provided by one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in California, and accepted by school districts throughout the USA.
Learn MoreNeed some inspiration for your next performance tour? View the actual repertoires used by past Encore Group Leaders! Our easily searchable database features hundreds of unique repertoires that can be filtered by country, venue, ensemble type, and more. A truly unique benefit for all of our travelers!
Learn MoreEvery 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 well. Unfortunately, simply relying on an announcement or flyer just does not work. We have seen time and time again that expecting students to sign up for a performance tour on their own isn't a winning formula. Don't worry though! We have got you covered.
Learn MoreAre you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a performance trip to meet your goals.
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