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
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
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