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.
October 5, 2026 Encore Tours Why Take Your Ensemble to Romania? Where should your ensemble travel next? The best destinations give your musicians a reason to be excited about both the performances and the places they will… Backstage Blog
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 22, 2026 Encore Tours Taking Your Orchestra on Tour: Watch the Webinar Recording Planning a first orchestra tour, or wondering how to make the case for one, is rarely as simple as picking a destination. Backstage Blog