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All Things Performance Tours & Travel

January 29, 2015     Tori Cook

Top 9 International Jazz Festivals from Around the Globe

I recently attended the Jazz Education Network Conference in San Diego where Encore Tours featured a listing of top jazz festivals from around the world.

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January 22, 2015     Stan Pretty

Music Teachers – The Best Gift Givers!

Many of us can recall our favorite teacher, or certainly the one that has had the most influential impact on our later lives.

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January 14, 2015     Ward Dilmore

How to Manage Your Beginner Strings Program in January

Congratulations on surviving the holiday season! As musicians, it’s our busiest time of year because our efforts and musical gifts contribute real meaning to the holidays.

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January 6, 2015     Tori Cook

What to Wear: Winter Travel in Italy

We’re big believers in being prepared travelers and packing light, but just because your travel gear is functional doesn’t mean you can’t be stylish! Your …

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December 24, 2014     Adrian Metcalfe

A Merry Xmas from the Land of Song

 

Nadolig Llawen oddi wrth Gwlad y Gân… A Merry Xmas from the Land of Song

I am Welsh. Not English. Welsh. I am very lucky.

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December 16, 2014     Tori Cook

19 Awesome Gifts to Give Your Choir Director This Holiday Season

The holidays are quickly approaching and you’re rushing to find the perfect gift for your choir director.

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December 9, 2014     Ward Dilmore

Elementary Strings Program December

It’s finally here! Your first benchmark on the path from your elementary strings program through high school strings.

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December 4, 2014     Peter Ede

The Truth About the Sound of Music

 

Salzburg in Austria! It’s the city of music: home of Mozart and the world famous Salzburg Festival.

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December 2, 2014     Tori Cook

Support Your Music Community This #GivingTuesday

Well, folks, it’s #GivingTuesday once again! With so many non-profit organizations out there, it can be hard to decide which are the most important for your donations.

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