November 13, 2018 Jon Linker [QUIZ] Which Destination is Best for Your Ensemble? If you’re new to the world of performance travel as a music director, you may not know where to begin the process. Backstage Blog
November 8, 2018 Kate Huffman The Secret to Gaining Your Administration’s Approval for a Performance Tour If you are a music director leading a group of musicians on a performance tour, you may find that the administration or board of your school or organization will need to approve your upcoming trip… Backstage Blog
November 1, 2018 Kate Huffman Kate’s Performance Tour to China & Japan: A trip that set a path for life I grew up in rural Northeastern Iowa and had never left the country before my college wind ensemble went on a three-week performance tour through the People’s Republic of China and Japan. Backstage Blog
October 25, 2018 Yuri Kim 6 Spooky Destinations Around the World With Halloween just around the corner, you might be hard at work getting into the spirit of the holiday: stocking up on delicious candy, watching and r… Backstage Blog
October 10, 2018 Kate Huffman Church Choir Performance Tours: Singing and Spreading the Word to the World The benefits of taking your ensemble on an international performance tour are too many to count. Ensembles that travel and perform together grow musically and build ensemble unity. Backstage Blog
October 4, 2018 Lauren Haley 5 Tips for Young Music Teachers on Motivating Students Many seasoned teachers will say the first year of teaching is the hardest, and they are not wrong! In fact, the first couple of years can be challenging and feel very overwhelming. Backstage Blog
September 20, 2018 Kate Huffman Experience an Encore Performance Tour [VIDEO] On his 2017 Choir Tour to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, Avinash documented the amazing sights, sounds, and experiences he and his fellow choir members experienced. Backstage Blog
September 6, 2018 Jon Linker Taking Your Ensemble to Eastern Europe Looking for a performance tour that’s slightly off the beaten path and won’t break the bank? Pack your bags for Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Backstage Blog
August 30, 2018 Lauren Haley How to Program Music for Your Performance Tour Going on a performance tour with your ensemble? Awesome! Having nightmares about what to program and equipment logistics? Fear not! It can be done, and it can be done w… Backstage Blog