We are excited to share that this year we will once again be attending the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention in San Antonio. The TMEA Clinic and Convention takes place February 11–14, 2026 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Each year, nearly 30,000 attendees gather, making it one of the largest music education events in the nation. The convention brings together music educators, students, families, visitors, and exhibitors for several days of professional development, performances, and meaningful connection across all areas of music education. While you are at TMEA, we hope you will stop by Booth 1045 to talk with us about international performance travel for bands, orchestras, and choirs. Glenn Quirion will be at the booth throughout the convention and available to discuss ideas, answer questions, and share examples of recent tours. Whether you are just beginning to explore travel opportunities or already thinking ahead to a future trip, we look forward to connecting and helping you think through what international performance travel could look like for your program.
March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras At Encore Tours, our team is made up of passionate musicians, educators, and leaders who believe deeply in the power of performance travel. Backstage Blog
February 23, 2026 David Solar Join Us at the 2026 ACDA Western in San Jose, California We’re heading to the 2026 ACDA Western Region Conference in San Jose, March 4–7, and we’d love to connect. If you’ll be at ACDA Western this year, stop by Booth 113 to say hello. Backstage Blog
February 19, 2026 David Solar Join Encore at ACDA Eastern 2026 in Providence We’ll be exhibiting at the 2026 ACDA Eastern Region Conference in Providence, February 25–28, and we hope you’ll join us. Backstage Blog