March 6, 2026 Encore Tours Experience One of the World’s Great Choral Traditions in South Africa For choirs looking to expand their musical horizons, few destinations offer the energy and authenticity of South Africa. Backstage Blog
March 4, 2026 Peter Jones Preparing for Spring Travel Editor’s note: A version of this message first appeared on the ACIS blog. Backstage Blog
March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras At Encore Tours, our team is made up of passionate musicians, educators, and leaders who believe deeply in the power of performance travel. Backstage Blog
February 23, 2026 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 ACDA Western in San Jose, California We’re heading to the 2026 ACDA Western Region Conference in San Jose, March 4–7, and we’d love to connect. If you’ll be at ACDA Western this year, stop by Booth 113 to say hello. Backstage Blog
February 19, 2026 David Solar Join Encore at ACDA Eastern 2026 in Providence We’ll be exhibiting at the 2026 ACDA Eastern Region Conference in Providence, February 25–28, and we hope you’ll join us. Backstage Blog
February 19, 2026 David Solar Meet us at ACDA Midwest 2026 in Milwaukee We’re excited to share that Encore Tours will be exhibiting at the 2026 Midwestern ACDA Region Conference of the American Choral Directors Association in Milwaukee, February 25–28. Backstage Blog
February 12, 2026 Encore Tours Why International Travel Can Transform a Church Choir A church choir can rehearse together for years. They can sing beautifully, serve liturgy faithfully, and become an essential part of parish life. Backstage Blog
February 12, 2026 Encore Tours Announcing Encore’s Best Promotion for Early Planners If you’re starting to think about an international performance tour in 2027 or 2028, this is an especially good moment to begin the conversation. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
February 4, 2026 David Solar ETIAS Explained: What U.S. Travelers Need to Know for Europe in 2026 If you’re planning a performance tour to Europe in 2026 or beyond, you may start hearing more about ETIAS. ETIAS for U.S. Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel