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.
June 25, 2026 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Southwark Cathedral Welcome back to our Venue Spotlight series, where we explore some of the most inspiring performance spaces available to Encore group leaders around the world. Backstage Blog
June 17, 2026 David Solar Join us at the 2026 National Pastoral Musicians Convention We’re excited to share that we’ll be attending the 2026 National Pastoral Musicians Convention, taking place July 19-24, 2026, at The Catholic University of America … Backstage Blog
June 15, 2026 Encore Tours Your Ensemble Deserves a Travel Partner Who Knows You For many ensemble directors, the idea of a performance tour is exciting. The planning, however, can feel overwhelming. Backstage Blog