Music and travel, it’s what Encore Tours does best. Here are some of our favorite quotes to inspire your next choir, band, or orchestra trip! 1. All you need is the plan 2. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words 3. I haven’t been everywhere 4. A life in music is a life beautifully spent 5. Sun-drenched elsewhere 6. The duty of the artist 7. Travel changes you 8. Play on 9. Your wings already exist 10. Music is a world within itself For all things music and travel, subscribe to the Backstage Blog!
January 12, 2026 David Solar Meet Us at TMEA 2026 in San Antonio We are excited to share that this year we will once again be attending the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention in San Antonio. Backstage Blog
January 6, 2026 Encore Tours Encore Experiences: Behind the Curtain in Ireland The next chapter in our “Behind the Curtain” series, created for travelers who seek artistry, culture, and connection in every note. Backstage Blog
December 15, 2025 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 Jazz Educators Network Conference in New Orleans The 2026 Jazz Educators Network Conference is just around the corner, taking place January 7–10 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Backstage Blog