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All Things Performance Tours & Travel

September 26, 2016     Encore Tours

Prepare Recordings for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit

Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising t…

Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 13, 2016     Encore Tours

How Does Touring Inspire You? (Video)

Get Inspired! 2015 Grammy Award winning music educator Jared Cassedy talks about the transformational experience of travel.

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September 13, 2016     Encore Tours

Taking Engaging Photos for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit

Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising…

Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 7, 2016     Ed Maki-Schramm

In the Footsteps of Bach: A Tour for Organists

Note: This article is about the 2017 organ tour.

Backstage Blog
August 24, 2016     Encore Tours

Writing Captivating Biographies for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit

Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed pr…

Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
August 9, 2016     Encore Tours

What is the Role of an Encore Group Leader?

What is an Encore Group Leader?

The Encore Group Leader is the designated person who is leading the international performance tour.

Backstage Blog Featured Resources
August 4, 2016     Encore Tours

The 5 Essentials of Your Ensemble’s Press Kit

Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising t…

Backstage Blog
August 2, 2016     Encore Tours

Behavior Guidelines for Youth Groups

As you travel abroad, you are representing your family, your school, your community, and your country.

Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
July 28, 2016     Encore Tours

Band Director Tips: Know Your Community

Steve Acciani has been a band director for almost 30 years and runs one of the top programs in the country at Diamond Bar High School in southern California.

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