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May 27, 2020     Encore Tours

Virtual Director’s Exchange – Episode 3 (Ft. David Grandis and Arnaud Schotte)

In the third episode of our Virtual Director’s Exchange, David Grandis (Director of Orchestras at William & Mary) and Arnaud Schotte (Director of Brass at Conservatoire de Lyon) join hos…

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May 6, 2020     Encore Tours

Virtual Director’s Exchange – Episode 2 (Ft. Ian Keatley and Sean Boulware)

In the second episode of our Virtual Director’s Exchange, Encore’s own Jon Linker speaks with Ian Keatley (Director of Music at Southwark Cathedral) and Sean Boulware (Choir Conductor …

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April 30, 2020     Jon Linker

J.D. Frizzell on How To Make a Virtual Choir Video

If you are a choir director, there’s no doubt that you have likely heard dozens of conversations about creating a virtual choir video.

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April 17, 2020     Frieda Krantz

Virtual Tourism: Experience England, France, and Italy

Working as a musician, there is so much joy in performing and traveling.

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April 8, 2020     Encore Tours

Virtual Director’s Exchange – Episode 1 (Ft. Gerald Wirth and Suzanne Woodruff)

Music educators and directors around the world are currently dealing with the same difficult set of challenges.

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April 6, 2020     Jon Linker

Taking Your Ensemble to Canada

Our friendly neighbor to the north offers a great opportunity to try an international tour while staying relatively close to home.

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April 3, 2020     Encore Tours

Maintaining Creativity in a Distance Learning Environment

Editor’s Note: During this challenging time, we want to express our appreciation to the music educators who have been forced to take their classrooms online to provide students with a safe …

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April 1, 2020     Encore Tours

The 12 Best Videos From The Acapella App

Back in 2015, the app Acapella from PicPostPlay was released for iPhones, allowing users to record, synchronize, and share songs with multi-part vocal harmonies.

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March 31, 2020     Encore Tours

How To Host A Virtual Fundraising Event

Whether you’re raising money for new uniforms, additions to your music library, or even your next performance tour, every ensemble must be able to throw an effective fundraiser.

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