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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April 19, 2022 Encore Tours 5 Mental Health Benefits from Musical Performance Most people intuitively recognize how music can positively impact our mood, energy, and mental health. It’s the reason we select specific albums or create custom playlists for every occasion. Backstage Blog
April 14, 2022 Encore Tours 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Choir Tours in Argentina From the jungles of Iguazu National Park to the glaciers of Patagonia, from the Pope to the Tango, Argentina is a country rich in diversity. Backstage Blog
April 11, 2022 Encore Tours What Does Performance Travel Look Like in 2022? We’re thrilled about the return of travel, and it’s an amazing feeling to once again have our groups performing in fantastic international venues! Our staff is dedicated to delivering … Backstage Blog
April 4, 2022 Encore Tours Travel is Back! It’s official! Travel is back, and we couldn’t be more excited. Backstage Blog
March 28, 2022 Peter Jones Where have all the flowers gone? “The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. The answer is blowing in the wind” I listened to a fabulous segment on the radio the other day. Backstage Blog
March 1, 2022 Peter Jones We Stand with Ukraine, and for Peace We are deeply saddened and outraged by the events unfolding in Ukraine. Russia’s acts of force and violence are in stark contrast to all we stand for and believe in. Backstage Blog
February 7, 2022 Encore Tours The 7 Best International Orchestra Venues for Your Next Performance Tour From the young violinist just starting their musical journey to the professionals working in the music industry, Encore Tours is proud to organize trips for all types of instrumentalists and orche… Backstage Blog
January 31, 2022 Encore Tours The 17 Best International Venues for Touring Choirs At Encore, we believe that successful music programs and great music travel go hand in hand, and our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to ensuring that your choir’s performance tour is a trul… Backstage Blog
January 25, 2022 Encore Tours Benjamin Britten & The Aldeburgh Festival of Music Last year, Encore introduced an innovative music appreciation concept called Encore Experiences. Backstage Blog