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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 14, 2018     Kaitlynn Eaton

Musical Celebrations Around the World – Thaipusam

If you were to visit Malaysia, Singapore, or other Southeast Asian countries with large Tamil Hindu populations, you may be lucky enough to experience the Tamil festival of Thaipusam.

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November 14, 2018     Kate Huffman

Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Jukebox Day

National Jukebox Day celebrates the classic musical machine, the jukebox!

The first forms of automated coin-operated musical devices included music boxes and player pianos, whic…

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November 14, 2018     Aditi Patel

Musical Celebrations Around the World – Diwali

Diwali or Deepavali literally translates to “celebration of lights.” This festival is celebrated by people of Hindu origin.

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November 14, 2018     Kaitlynn Eaton

Musical Celebrations Around the World – Classical Music Month

In 1994, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation that would draw attention to the arts and music and deemed it Classical Music Month, celebrated in September of each year.

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November 14, 2018     Kaitlynn Eaton

Musical Celebrations Around the World – Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day

Have you ever come across an instrument and thought to yourself “Wow, that’s…interesting! I wonder how it’s played?” You’re not alone! Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day is celebrated …

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