10) Does the company guarantee currency rates when calculating the pricing? 9) Does the company offer both individual and group billing, which takes the finances out of the hands of the Group Leader? 8) Does the company guarantee a good-sized, appreciative audience at all concerts? 7) Does the company carry a $1 million indemnity bond with the USTOA, as well as $50 million general liability insurance that covers Ensemble Leaders and Organizations? 6) Can the company provide solid references from past clients? 5) Does the company guarantee satisfaction by offering a Service Guarantee? 4) Is there 24/7 emergency coverage while the group is overseas both in the US and in the country of destination? 3) Does the company have experience working with renowned venues overseas, such as the Musikverein in Vienna, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome? 2) Does the company provide any financial assistance, such as a raffle fundraiser for a trip for two to Paris, where 100% of the proceeds go towards offsetting the costs for the group? 1) It’s all about the music! Does the company understand the true importance of the musical elements of the tour and offer fantastic venues in which your ensemble will never forget performing? At Encore Tours, we say yes to all of these!
October 6, 2025 Encore Tours What to Expect on an International Orchestra Tour An international orchestra tour should mirror the artistry and preparation that go into a great concert season. Backstage Blog
October 1, 2025 Encore Tours Top Classical Music Destinations for 2026 and Beyond Planning an international performance tour is about more than travel arrangements. It is about stepping into the cities where music has been lived, written, and performed for centuries. Backstage Blog
September 30, 2025 Encore Tours Join us at the 2025 NCACDA Fall Conference Encore Tours is excited to share that we will be attending the North Carolina ACDA Fall Conference on October 10–11, 2025 at Queens University in Charlotte. Backstage Blog