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All Things Performance Tours & Travel

June 12, 2018     Solomiya Paduchak

Meet Solomiya – New Encore Tours Intern!

Hi! My name is Solomiya Paduchak, and I am a born-and-raised New Englander from Ipswich, Massachusetts.

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June 8, 2018     Encore Tours

What’s Included on an International Encore Tour?

Every Encore tour is customized to suit each individual Group Leader’s needs.

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May 31, 2018     Kate Huffman

#WhyEncore: Highlighting Why Music Directors Choose Encore Tours

#WhyEncore is Encore Tours’ latest campaign designed to highlight why music directors choose Encore to organize their band, choir, and orchestra tours.

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May 24, 2018     Catherine Wilcox

15 Snapchats Band Directors Send Towards the End of the School Year

As teachers, we all know that the end of the school year is one of the craziest times of year.

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May 17, 2018     Kate Huffman

Performance Tour Spotlight: Saratoga Springs High School Fiddle Club’s Trip to Ireland

Jess LaBello is Orchestra Director at Saratoga Springs High School in Saratoga, New York.

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May 10, 2018     Kaitlynn Eaton

Planning Church Music After Easter

On April 1st, 2018 (unless you’re Orthodox), Christians across the globe celebrated the resurrection of the living God.

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May 4, 2018     Jon Linker

Performance Tour Spotlight: Lebanon High School Band in Ireland

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May 1, 2018     Kate Huffman

Musical Traditions of May Day

Happy May Day! On the first of May, many countries in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the ancient festival, rejoicing in the return of spring.

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Why Encore
April 27, 2018     Encore Tours

#WhyEncore? We’re with you every step of the way!

“Traveling with your ensemble is absolutely a worthwhile experience, and Encore is there to support you every step of the way.

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