May 2, 2019 Brian Dokko Building a Successful Performance Tour Tradition I’m grateful for the eight tours I’ve led with Encore Tours, dating back to 2004, and for the many successful planning strategies I’ve gleaned in collaboration with my Encore team. Backstage Blog
April 25, 2019 Jon Linker 10 Online Groups & Forums for Music Directors You stand in front of your ensemble with all eyes looking to you for direction, information…everything. We get it. Being a music director can sometimes feel like a lonely job. Backstage Blog
April 23, 2019 Ward Dilmore A Master Gardener’s Advice on Growing Your Music Ensemble Music Directors are gardeners. They carefully cultivate their ensemble by planting the seed of promise. Backstage Blog
April 16, 2019 Ward Dilmore Right On Cue: 5 Reasons NOW is the Best Time to Plan a 2020 Performance Tour with your Ensemble Have you ever missed your cue? The experience is embarrassing—and worse. Everyone who depends on you to hold up your end of the bargain suddenly begins to doubt your abilities. Backstage Blog
April 4, 2019 Jon Linker Encore Tours Spotlight: Briarcrest Christian School Band and Choir Tour to Italy The choir and band from Briarcrest Christian School, just outside Memphis, recently returned from a fantastic performance tour to Italy. Backstage Blog
April 2, 2019 Encore Tours Encore Tours Spotlight: Saint Anthony’s High School 2019 Italy Tour In February 2019, Saint Anthony’s High School (South Huntington, NY) embarked on its 24th Concert Tour under the guidance of Encore Tours, a partnership which began in 1996. Backstage Blog
March 14, 2019 Kaitlynn Eaton 5 Pieces of Valuable New Job Advice for Music Directors We’ve all been through the rollercoaster of emotions that come with interviewing and getting a new job. First, the fear. Backstage Blog
March 7, 2019 Moll Brown Arrange Music for Your Next Tour with Ease: A ‘How To’ Guide to Noteflight Are you planning a performance tour but just found out your lead clarinet, half your tenor section, or your double bass player can’t make the trip? Don’t let a shift in ensemble balance keep y… Backstage Blog
February 28, 2019 Catherine Wilcox 10 Things Music Teachers Can Do to Take Advantage of Snow Days Snow days. Most music teachers in four-season weather regions have them. Backstage Blog