https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f9afuVFYLg Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015. 2015 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient and Director of Bands at Widham High School, NH shares his views with ensemble directors on how to motivate musicians to practice.
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