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
March 25, 2025 Encore Tours What to Expect on Tour: A Director’s Guide Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
October 1, 2025 Encore Tours Top Classical Music Destinations for 2026 and Beyond Planning an international performance tour is about more than travel arrangements. It is about stepping into the cities where music has been lived, written, and performed for centuries. Backstage Blog
September 30, 2025 Encore Tours Join us at the 2025 NCACDA Fall Conference Encore Tours is excited to share that we will be attending the North Carolina ACDA Fall Conference on October 10–11, 2025 at Queens University in Charlotte. Backstage Blog
September 25, 2025 Encore Tours Fundraising Tools and the Power of Communication Recruiting participants is one of the most important steps in making a performance tour a reality. Backstage Blog
September 24, 2025 Encore Tours Eco-Friendly Performance Tours: Sustainable Activities for Music Ensembles Music travel is powerful. For many ensembles, the chance to perform abroad is the highlight of the year, and often the highlight of a young musician’s life. Backstage Blog
September 16, 2025 Encore Tours Do You Still Need a Press Kit in 2025? (Spoiler: Yes, and Here’s Why) In an age of Instagram feeds, YouTube channels, and TikTok videos, it is natural to wonder if ensembles still need a press kit. The short answer is yes. Backstage Blog
September 10, 2025 Encore Tours Opera Appreciation Travel with Encore Experiences For opera lovers, there is nothing quite like hearing a great performance in the very place where history was made. Backstage Blog
September 3, 2025 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to Korea South Korea is an increasingly popular destination for ensembles seeking new opportunities to perform abroad. Backstage Blog
August 28, 2025 Encore Tours 5 Ways to Motivate Your Ensemble This Fall Some schools are already back in session, while others are still squeezing out the last days of summer. No matter where your calendar falls, this season marks a new beginning for musicians. Backstage Blog
August 20, 2025 Encore Tours Costa Rica: A Stage Shaped by Nature In recent years, Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular travel destination, attracting visitors with its rich biodiversity, welcoming communities, and commitment to sustainability. Backstage Blog