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
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
September 9, 2021 Encore Tours The Encore Collection – The Premier Music Travel Experience Embark on an unforgettable musical experience by registering for an Encore Collection program! Featuring privileged access to some of the world’s most coveted musical destinations, the Encor… Backstage Blog
September 9, 2021 Encore Tours Introducing Encore Experiences Encore Experiences are here! We are thrilled to announce our newest offering, which provides individual travelers with privileged access to some of Europe’s most incredible musical and cultu… Backstage Blog
August 12, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Strange Music Day Created by Patrick Grant, a New York City-based American composer, International Strange Music Day is celebrated annually on August 24th in an attempt to encourage musicians to step outside of the… Backstage Blog
July 19, 2021 Encore Tours The Best Outdoor Performances Venues in the Czech Republic Photo by Xuan Hoa Le on Pexels.com Although it is best known for its capital city of Prague, there are many wonderful places for musicians to visit in the Czech Republic. Backstage Blog
July 13, 2021 Encore Tours The Best Outdoor Venues in Hungary With romantic architecture, breathtaking scenery, a vivid nightlife, more than 1,000 national springs, and an incredible musical culture, Hungary is a can’t-miss destination for any tour… Backstage Blog