Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest — a photo and video competition held on social media for participants of our performance trips. Our judges not only look for the most captivating images, but also for the entries that best encapsulate the essence of Encore Tours: connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds through the universal language of music. This year, we were impressed at the level of photographic talent we saw from our contestants. Selecting winners was a very difficult task, and we loved all of the photos and videos that were shared with us. Ultimately, we felt that these three entries best captured what Encore Tours is all about. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everybody who participated! Overall Third PlaceBy @siddavis5239 Overall Second PlaceBy @fischercutbait Overall First PlaceBy @heardfives Inspired to take your ensemble on a performance tour? Get a quote today!
January 12, 2026 David Solar Meet Us at TMEA 2026 in San Antonio We are excited to share that this year we will once again be attending the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention in San Antonio. Backstage Blog
January 6, 2026 Encore Tours Encore Experiences: Behind the Curtain in Ireland The next chapter in our “Behind the Curtain” series, created for travelers who seek artistry, culture, and connection in every note. Backstage Blog
December 15, 2025 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 Jazz Educators Network Conference in New Orleans The 2026 Jazz Educators Network Conference is just around the corner, taking place January 7–10 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Backstage Blog