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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May 4, 2021 Encore Tours Happy 2021 Teacher Appreciation Week At Encore Tours, we are committed to supporting music education and believe it’s important to give back to our musical communities year-round. Backstage Blog
May 4, 2021 Encore Tours Encore Live: From Budapest Encore Tours is coming to you live from Budapest! Many people may not be familiar with Hungary, but with romantic architecture, breathtaking scenery, a vivid nightlife, more than 1,000 natural spr… Backstage Blog
April 29, 2021 Encore Tours The Best Outdoor Performance Venues in Austria With its rich history as home to some of the world’s greatest classical composers, Austria is the perfect destination for any traveling ensemble. Backstage Blog
April 26, 2021 Jon Linker Rebuilding Your Ensemble After Covid-19 It’s an understatement to say the Covid-19 pandemic created numerous challenges for music directors. Backstage Blog
April 22, 2021 Sabrina Nikolov The Best Outdoor Performance Venues in Italy Italy has a wealth of incredible performance venue options all over this beautiful and historic country. Backstage Blog
April 16, 2021 Encore Tours Encore Live: 5 Things I Love About Spain With a fascinating history, heritage, and culture, Spain is a country that has something to offer every type of traveler. Backstage Blog
April 4, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Guitar Month Founded in 1987 by the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), International Guitar Month is observed every April to recognize… Backstage Blog
April 1, 2021 Encore Tours Encore Live: 5 Things I Love About Italy There’s a reason that Italy is one of the most popular destinations for our touring ensembles. Backstage Blog
March 30, 2021 Encore Tours Be A Resident Choir at a British Cathedral We believe that taking your ensemble on an international performance tour is a transformative experience. Backstage Blog