Meet Encore Tours at the 2026 Midwest Clinic

Encore Tours is heading to The 80th Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference, taking place December 16–18, 2026, at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

If you’re attending, visit Booth 1812 to meet Glenn Quirion and explore new performance opportunities for your ensemble.

Where Could Your Ensemble Perform Next?

The Midwest Clinic brings together more than 18,000 music educators, musicians, students, administrators, and industry professionals from around the world. With its focus on performance, professional development, and the future of music education, it’s an ideal place to consider what’s next for your program.

Stop by our booth to talk with Glenn about:

• Customized domestic and international performance tours for bands and orchestras
• Performances in renowned concert halls and culturally significant venues
• Clinician-led workshops, musical exchanges, and educational experiences
• Programs for school, youth, collegiate, community, and adult ensembles
• Complete planning support, from transportation and accommodations to performances, sightseeing, and tour management

Every Encore program is built around the ensemble’s musical goals, interests, experience, and budget. Directors can choose from established itineraries or work with our team to create a fully customized performance tour.

Discover the Symphony Hall Series

Orchestra directors can also learn about Encore’s 2027 Symphony Hall Series, which offers select ensembles the opportunity to perform on the home stages of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The series combines clinician-led coaching with a dedicated performance block at either Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center or Boston Symphony Hall. Participation is limited to protect each ensemble’s coaching and stage time while creating a focused, professionally coordinated experience.

Meet Encore Tours at Booth 1812

A meaningful performance experience starts with the goals of your ensemble. Whether you’re considering a focused domestic program, an international tour, or the opportunity to perform on one of America’s great stages, Encore can help you identify an experience that fits your musicians and gives them something exciting to work toward.

You don’t need to arrive with a finished plan. Bring Glenn an idea, a destination, a set of possible dates, or simply a question about what might be possible for your program. He can help you explore the options and talk through the first steps.

Visit Encore Tours at Booth 1812 during The Midwest Clinic to meet Glenn and start a conversation about where your ensemble could perform next. You can also explore Encore’s performance tours for bands and orchestras or contact our team to begin planning.