July 14, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing Prelude 2026 in Rome We’re excited to officially announce that Prelude 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 15–19, 2026, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Backstage Blog Learn More
June 2, 2025 Encore Tours How to Use Our Repertoire Library to Plan Your Next Tour Setlist Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
April 22, 2025 Encore Tours How Encore’s Price Guarantee Protects Your Tour: No Surprises, Just Stability Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
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November 20, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Edinburgh’s St. Giles Cathedral Welcome to the next installment of our Venue Spotlight series, where we delve into some of the most captivating and prestigious performance venues that await your ensemble on our perform… Backstage Blog
November 1, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Bratislava’s Slovak Radio Hall For music directors seeking an exceptional venue to showcase their ensemble, the Slovak Radio Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a true hidden gem. Backstage Blog
October 27, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Madrid’s Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict Welcome to the next installment of our Venue Spotlight series, where we delve into some of the most captivating and prestigious performance venues that await your ensemble on our perform… Backstage Blog
October 24, 2023 Encore Tours Elevate Your Career: Personal and Professional Growth Through Performance Travel As a music director, you’re not just guiding an ensemble; you’re nurturing the musical spirit, fostering artistic expression, and imparting life lessons through the timeless language o… Backstage Blog
October 17, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Performing in France’s Chartres Cathedral Welcome to the next installment of our Venue Spotlight series, where we delve into some of the most captivating and prestigious performance venues that await your ensemble on our perform… Backstage Blog
October 10, 2023 Encore Tours Remembering Brian O’Donovan With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our dear friend Brian O’Donovan, the beloved host of GBH’s “A Celtic Sojourn” and “A Celtic Sojourn, Live. Backstage Blog
October 3, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Performing in Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica Welcome to the next installment of our Venue Spotlight series, where we delve into some of the most captivating and prestigious performance venues that await your ensemble on our perform… Backstage Blog
September 29, 2023 Encore Tours Exciting News! We Have Upgraded Our Protection Plans with Added Instrument Insurance At Encore Tours, we’ve always believed in going the extra mile to ensure that your travel experience is not only unforgettable but also worry-free. Backstage Blog
September 26, 2023 Lauren Chiasson Venue Spotlight: Performing in Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica Welcome to the next installment of our Venue Spotlight series, where we delve into some of the most captivating and prestigious performance venues that await your ensemble on our perform… Backstage Blog