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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January 20, 2022 Encore Tours 12 Best International Band Venues At Encore, we are proud to offer fully customizable performance tours that will fit the unique needs of your touring ensemble. Backstage Blog
December 7, 2021 Encore Tours Encore Experience Info Session: Rome & Sicily (with Phil Aguglia) Earlier this year, we introduced Encore Experiences — an innovative music appreciation concept, that provides individual travelers with privileged access to som… Backstage Blog
November 29, 2021 Encore Tours Prelude 2021: Recapping our Journey to Budapest This November, a group of music directors and their guests joined the Encore staff for Prelude 2021 in Budapest, Hungary, for a wonderful weekend filled with learning opportunities, delicious gast… Backstage Blog
November 18, 2021 Encore Tours 2022 Calendar: Musical Celebrations Around the World Music is an integral part of daily life and special celebrations around the world. Backstage Blog
November 18, 2021 Peter Jones Encore Tours Vaccine Policy for 2022 Travel Thanksgiving is coming up, and we have so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my family, my friends, and my colleagues. Backstage Blog
October 27, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World: Hip-Hop History Month On Monday, August 2, 2021, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill officially designating August 11th as “Hip-Hop Celebration Day,” while marking the month of November as “Hip-Hop… Backstage Blog
October 19, 2021 Encore Tours The Importance of High-Quality, Centrally Located Hotels on Your Next Performance Tour Traveling on a performance trip is a moving experience, and our goal is to ensure that all travelers have a life-changing experience. We also know that time is money, and comfort is essential. Backstage Blog
October 1, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – Kids Music Day On the first Friday of every October, we celebrate Kids Music Day. Backstage Blog
September 23, 2021 Encore Tours Introducing Our Newest Offer: Encore’s Worry-Free Guarantee We know that most of you are eager to travel again and have been dreaming about the day when you can finally step on a plane with your ensemble and explore new places. Backstage Blog