https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUct7ORe3_4 Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015. Author of “So You Want To Be a Music Major” and Director of Bands at Rhode Island College, Dr. Rob Franzblau shares his views with ensemble directors on how to motivate musicians to practice.
May 12, 2026 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 Chorus America Conference We’re excited to be heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Chorus America Conference, taking place June 3–6, 2026. Backstage Blog
May 12, 2026 David Solar Join us at the 2026 League of American Orchestras Conference We’re excited to be heading to the 2026 League of American Orchestras National Conference in Baltimore, taking place June 1–3, with pre-conference sessions beginning May 31. Backstage Blog
May 4, 2026 Encore Tours How to Customize Your Boston Symphony Hall Experience There are certain stages that change how students think about performing, and Boston Symphony Hall is one of them. Backstage Blog