Though Encore is well into planning for 2020 and beyond, January is a perfect time to reflect on all of the amazing trips we organized in the past year as well as the other things we accomplished in helping ensembles make music around the world. Here’s a look back on Encore Tours’ 2018! Prelude 2019 in Munich & Salzburg The Encore Tours at the ACIS 40th Anniversary Party Glowing reviews! Site inspections around the world Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s tour to Germany New Content: 2019 Musical Celebrations Around the World Calendar Millikan High School Choir Singing in Italy! #MyEncore Photo Contest La Cañada High School Marching Band performing at the Titanic Belfast in Ireland #ArtsMatterDay #ArtsEdWeek Thank you to all of the ensemble members and directors who traveled with us and helped make 2018 a fantastic year! We’re looking forward to all the adventures that will take place in 2019.
February 4, 2026 David Solar ETIAS Explained: What U.S. Travelers Need to Know for Europe in 2026 If you’re planning a performance tour to Europe in 2026 or beyond, you may start hearing more about ETIAS. ETIAS for U.S. Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
February 3, 2026 David Solar Prelude 2026 in Rome: Inside Encore’s Signature Director Weekend Over MLK weekend, Encore welcomed music directors from across the country to Prelude 2026 in Rome. Backstage Blog
February 2, 2026 Encore Tours What an Encore Tour Proposal Includes (and How to Use It) Planning an international performance tour involves many moving parts. The proposal is where those pieces begin to come together. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour