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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December 12, 2023 Encore Tours Register Early for Your 2025 Performance Tour and Unlock Extraordinary Rewards for You and Your Ensemble! Directors, it’s your turn to step into the spotlight! As we raise the curtain on a new travel year, we’re excited to unveil our new Director Rewards Program for 2025—a unique suite o… Backstage Blog
December 8, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon In the heart of the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon lies the Church of the Holy Trinity—an iconic venue that has become a beloved destination for choirs visiting England. Backstage Blog
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