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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