January 12, 2026 David Solar Meet Us at TMEA 2026 in San Antonio 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. Backstage Blog Learn More
December 11, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing the 2026 Encore Crescendo Contest Backstage Blog Learn More
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August 9, 2024 Encore Tours Our Favorite Musical Excursions in Prague Prague, often hailed as the heart of Europe due to its central location, is a city where history and music seamlessly blend. Backstage Blog
July 29, 2024 Encore Tours 10 Fun Facts About Milan Milan, a city renowned for its style, culture, and history, is a must-visit destination on your next Italian performance tour. Backstage Blog
July 17, 2024 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to Argentina Setting off on an international performance tour can have a profound impact your ensemble, and Argentina is a stellar choice for such an adventure. Backstage Blog
July 9, 2024 Encore Tours Why Do Directors Trust Encore? We Keep Your Ensemble Safe and Secure At Encore Tours, the safety and well-being of each tour participant is our top priority. Backstage Blog
June 24, 2024 Encore Tours Financial Security with Encore Tours With more than 25 years of providing exceptional performance tours to ensembles of all ages, sizes, and types, we have established ourselves as leaders in the field of music travel. Backstage Blog
June 18, 2024 Encore Tours Reducing Uncertainty with Guaranteed Currency Rates We understand that planning a performance tour involves a number of variables, and can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Backstage Blog
June 17, 2024 Encore Tours Why Directors Choose Encore: The Assurance of Guaranteed Flights When planning a performance tour, the last thing you want to worry about is the uncertainty and stress of flight arrangements. Backstage Blog
June 11, 2024 Encore Tours Effectively Navigating Customs With Instruments Taking your ensemble on an international performance tour is an exhilarating experience, but dealing with customs for your musical instruments can feel daunting. Backstage Blog
June 5, 2024 Encore Tours Encore Means More: How We Anticipate the “What Ifs” of Travel Performance travel is transformative, bringing ensembles closer together and creating unforgettable experiences. Backstage Blog