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
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August 17, 2026 David Solar 2026 Summer Travel Recap Every summer, months of planning and rehearsal become something tangible: the first note in an unfamiliar room, a new audience gathering and an ensemble hearing its musi… Backstage Blog