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April 13, 2026 Encore Tours What You Gain by Planning a Tour Early (and What You Lose If You Don’t) The timing of your planning process shapes everything from pricing to performance opportunities. Here’s what changes when you start early and what you give up when you don’t. Backstage Blog
March 30, 2026 Encore Tours A New Orchestra Festival at Boston Symphony Hall There are certain stages that change how students think about performing. Boston Symphony Hall is one of them. Backstage Blog
March 18, 2026 Encore Tours 5 Performance Tour Destinations Ensembles Are Choosing for 2027 (And Why They Work) When directors begin planning a performance tour, the destination shapes everything — the venues available, the audiences you’ll reach, and the experience students carry home. Backstage Blog