February 25, 2020 Encore Tours An Update Regarding Encore Travel and the Coronavirus This post was updated on 2/28/20 In any situation regarding the health and safety of our travelers, we rely on the advice of the CDC and State Department to guide our approach. Backstage Blog
February 11, 2020 Encore Tours Earn Graduate-Level Credits by Attending Prelude At Encore Tours, we believe that a high-quality performance tour helps define a sense of purpose for ensembles, builds unity, improves musicianship, and strengthens friendships. Backstage Blog
January 30, 2020 Jon Linker Prelude 2020 Recap What if you could spend a weekend in a fabulous location soaking up the music, food, and culture while networking with a diverse group of accomplished fellow music educators and directors? … Backstage Blog
January 29, 2020 Encore Tours 2020 Calendar – Celebrate the Biggest Musical Events of the Year Travel around the globe and learn about musical traditions from different cultures without leaving your office, classroom, or rehearsal space by downloading our free Musical Celebrations Arou… Backstage Blog
January 27, 2020 Encore Tours Congratulations to the Winners of the 2019 #MoreEncore Photo Contest Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest — a photo and video competition held on social media for participants of our performance trips. Backstage Blog
January 21, 2020 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – Mozart’s Birthday Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria and, although he died over 200 years ago, his operas, concertos, symphonies, and sonatas have profoundly shaped cl… Backstage Blog
January 13, 2020 Encore Tours Using Social Media to Engage Your Ensemble and Promote Your Tour Planning your ensemble’s performance tour can be an overwhelming experience, regardless of whether you’re a first-time traveler or a seasoned veteran. Backstage Blog
January 7, 2020 Mike Maddox Encore Tours Spotlight: Sherwood High School Chamber Singers The Sherwood High School Chamber Singers (Olney, MD) have been traveling with Encore once every two years, for over a decade now, though this was only my second trip as director and group leader. Backstage Blog
January 2, 2020 David Solar Chorus Connection: Touring With Children’s Choirs In a recent blog post, Tori Cook of Chorus Connection interviewed two children’s choirs with rich traditions of international performance tours. Backstage Blog