On Sunday, May 17th, 2015, Encore Tours welcomed 60 people aboard the yacht Elite, for a seminar on ‘Motivating Your Musicians to Practice’. While enjoying a scenic cruise of Boston Harbor, the audience of ensemble directors from across New England heard a panel of experts share their experience and ideas: From Interlochen Arts Academy, Dr. Carolyn Watson, Orchestra Conductor 2015 GRAMMY Music Educator Award recipient, Jared Cassedy New England’s outstanding high school music director, Gerry Dolan from Ipswich High School Author of “So You Want To Be a Music Major,” Robert Franzblau
June 24, 2025 Encore Tours Performance Tours That Align with the School Calendar: Best Times to Travel by Region Planning an international tour for your choir, orchestra, or band means finding the right moment in the school year. From spring breaks to early summer, each U.S. Backstage Blog
June 16, 2025 Encore Tours 9 Inspiring Choir Festivals (and How to Join Them) Choir festivals offer much more than performance opportunities. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Sing in Prague’s Iconic Smetana Hall: Join Encore Voices Festival 2026 We are thrilled to announce the Encore Voices Festival 2026, a premier choral experience in the heart of Prague, designed for choirs, directors, and individual singers. Backstage Blog