December 11, 2018 Maggie Rodriguez 25 Tips for Musicians and Directors to Combat Holiday Concert Season Stress For musicians and music directors, the winter holiday season can be a stressful time. Backstage Blog
December 3, 2018 Kate Huffman 2019 Calendar – Musical Celebrations Around the World ravel around the world and learn about the music and traditions of different cultures across the globe just by turning the page on our free Musical Celebrations Around the World 2019 Calendar! Each pa… Backstage Blog
November 29, 2018 Ward Dilmore Three Gifts: How to Make the Most of the Holiday Performance Season It’s here! The holiday performance season includes one of your most-attended concerts of the year and the spirit of giving is in the air. Backstage Blog
November 27, 2018 Yuri Kim 10 Music Organizations to Support this Holiday Season As musicians, we’re all extremely grateful for the gift of music and recognize how valuable it can be. Backstage Blog
November 15, 2018 Yuri Kim Announcing the Winners of the 2018 #MoreEncore Passenger Photo Contest Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest, a photo/video contest for participants of our performance trips. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Drum Month International Drum Month, taking place every May, encourages people to learn about different types of drums, drumming styles, and percussion. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Callum MacKenzie Musical Celebrations Around the World – Jazz Appreciation Month Every April, musicians, directors, and jazz lovers from across the U.S. celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Music in Our Schools Month The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – World Opera Day A beloved art form is finally getting its day in the spotlight…on the calendar. February 8th is World Opera Day! In Western culture, opera is a ubiquitous art form. Backstage Blog