September 30, 2026 David Solar Help Shape Encore’s U.S. Tours (and Win $250 for Your Program) Every performance tour starts with a director’s goals. For some ensembles, it’s the chance to perform in a legendary hall. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 2, 2026 Encore Tours Taking Your Orchestra on Tour: A Free Webinar for Educators Taking an orchestra beyond its familiar stage can be one of the most memorable experiences a music educator offers. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
May 27, 2025 Encore Tours Introducing The Music Educator’s Playbook: 13 Free Lesson Plans for Today’s Classrooms Announcing Our New eBook Encore Tours is proud to introduce our newest free resource for music educators: The Music Educator’s Playbook: 13 Engaging and Adaptable L… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
June 26, 2018 Yuri Kim Fundraising Opportunities for Music Teachers: Simple Ways to Fund Your Tour When considering going on a performance tour, we understand that money can be a point of concern. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
November 30, 2017 Dr. Carolyn Watson 10 Fabulous Pieces for High-Level Youth Orchestras – Part 2 Renowned conductor Dr. Carolyn Watson gets back to us with some more of her favorite pieces for high-level youth orchestras. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 12, 2017 Dr. Carolyn Watson 10 Fabulous Pieces for High-Level Youth Orchestras – Part 1 Renowned conductor Dr. Carolyn Watson shares with us some of her favorite pieces for talented young orchestras in this two-part article. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 7, 2017 Diane Linn Cultural Ambassadors on Performance Tours: How to come together through music Diane Linn received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan and has enjoyed a 35-year career in the arts, arts management, and arts educa… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
August 31, 2017 Kate Huffman 7 Tips to Make Your Choir Inclusive of Gender Diversity Guest blogger Joshua Palkki is Assistant Professor of Vocal/Chorus Music Education at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
August 10, 2017 Kate Huffman Director Spotlight: Laurel Talley – First trip fears no more! Laurel Talley is an accomplished violin performer and music educator, who is going into her fourth year teaching orchestra in the Boise Idaho School District. Backstage Blog Featured Resources Music Educator Resources