September 24, 2025 Encore Tours Eco-Friendly Performance Tours: Sustainable Activities for Music Ensembles Music travel is powerful. For many ensembles, the chance to perform abroad is the highlight of the year, and often the highlight of a young musician’s life. Backstage Blog
September 16, 2025 Encore Tours Do You Still Need a Press Kit in 2025? (Spoiler: Yes, and Here’s Why) In an age of Instagram feeds, YouTube channels, and TikTok videos, it is natural to wonder if ensembles still need a press kit. The short answer is yes. Backstage Blog
September 10, 2025 Encore Tours Opera Appreciation Travel with Encore Experiences For opera lovers, there is nothing quite like hearing a great performance in the very place where history was made. Backstage Blog
September 3, 2025 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to Korea South Korea is an increasingly popular destination for ensembles seeking new opportunities to perform abroad. Backstage Blog
August 28, 2025 Encore Tours 5 Ways to Motivate Your Ensemble This Fall Some schools are already back in session, while others are still squeezing out the last days of summer. No matter where your calendar falls, this season marks a new beginning for musicians. Backstage Blog
August 20, 2025 Encore Tours Costa Rica: A Stage Shaped by Nature In recent years, Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular travel destination, attracting visitors with its rich biodiversity, welcoming communities, and commitment to sustainability. Backstage Blog
August 18, 2025 Encore Tours The Benefits of Adding a Shadow Tour to Your Performance Tour We believe in the transformative power of performance travel to inspire, connect, and broaden horizons. Backstage Blog
August 12, 2025 Encore Tours Inspire Your Students with a Music Appreciation Tour At Encore, we believe the joy of music does not have to be tied to the pressure of performing on stage. Backstage Blog
August 11, 2025 Encore Tours 2025 Encore Crescendo Photo Contest Whether you sang in a centuries-old cathedral, performed under the lights of a world-class concert hall, or excited crowds at a bustling outdoor piazza, we know your Encore tour was packed with un… Backstage Blog