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!
October 21, 2026 Encore Tours Meet Encore Tours at the 2026 Midwest Clinic Encore Tours is heading to The 80th Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference, taking place December 16–18, 2026, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. Backstage Blog
October 5, 2026 Encore Tours Why Take Your Ensemble to Romania? Where should your ensemble travel next? The best destinations give your musicians a reason to be excited about both the performances and the places they will… Backstage Blog
September 30, 2026 David Solar Help Shape Encore’s U.S. Tours (and Win $250 for Your Program) Every performance tour starts with a director’s goals. For some ensembles, it’s the chance to perform in a legendary hall. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources