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 12, 2025 Encore Tours Sing in Prague’s Iconic Smetana Hall: Join Encore Voices Festival 2026 Backstage Blog 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
May 1, 2023 Encore Tours 2023 Spring Travel Season Recap: Highlights and Memories We are thrilled to have recently wrapped up our 2023 spring travel season, which saw a wide variety of musical ensembles travel all over the world travel. Backstage Blog
April 27, 2023 Abby Feck The Legacy of Duke Ellington With Duke Ellington’s birthday coming up this Saturday, April 29, we wanted to take a look through the history books at how this famous jazz artist impacted music, American culture, and even… Backstage Blog
April 25, 2023 Encore Tours The Magic of Impromptu Performances: Adding Spontaneity to Your Performance Tour Are you looking for ways to add spontaneity to your performance tour? Perhaps you should consider incorporating impromptu or informal performances into your itinerary. Backstage Blog
April 18, 2023 Encore Tours 5 Simple Ways to Make Your Next Performance Tour More Eco-Friendly In honor of Earth Day, which takes place this year on Saturday, April 22nd, we wanted take a moment to reflect on our impact on the environment. Backstage Blog
April 6, 2023 Encore Tours Factors to Consider When Choosing a Performance Tour Operator If you’re planning a performance tour for your choir, band, or orchestra, perhaps the most important decision you will make is choosing a trustworthy performance tour operator. Backstage Blog
March 23, 2023 Encore Tours How to Choose the Perfect Performance Venue for Your Ensemble Choosing the right performance venue is a critical part of planning a successful music tour, and we’re proud to offer a wide variety of venues ranging from historic cathedrals to world-class… Backstage Blog
March 21, 2023 Encore Tours 20 Beautiful Quotes About Travel and Music Music and travel are two of life’s most powerful and enriching experiences. Although they may seem like very different things, they share many similarities that make them a perfect pair. Backstage Blog
March 15, 2023 Encore Tours The Importance of Choir Tours for Music Education Traveling and experiencing new cultures is one of the most enriching experiences that students can have. Backstage Blog
March 8, 2023 Abby Feck Your International Women’s Day Playlist Just Dropped This Women’s History Month, we wanted to take a look at some of the best female artists from around the world to add to your playlist. Backstage Blog