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 Learn More
February 12, 2026 Encore Tours Announcing Encore’s Best Promotion for Early Planners Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
January 27, 2026 Encore Tours How an Encore Performance Tour Works: From Planning to Final Concert Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour Learn More
December 11, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing the 2026 Encore Crescendo Contest Backstage Blog Learn More
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
September 22, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Performing in Portugal’s Evora 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
September 15, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Performing in Dublin’s Christ Church 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 performance tours… Backstage Blog
September 5, 2023 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Performing in Prague’s Dvorak Hall (Rudolfinum) 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 perfor… Backstage Blog