September 30, 2026 David Solar Help Shape Encore’s U.S. Tours (and Win $250 for Your Program) Every performance tour starts with a director’s goals. For some ensembles, it’s the chance to perform in a legendary hall. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources Learn More
September 22, 2026 Encore Tours Taking Your Orchestra on Tour: Watch the Webinar Recording Backstage Blog Learn More
March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras Backstage Blog Learn More
August 9, 2022 Encore Tours Tips on Recruiting for Your Band Program Every music program depends on its upcoming musicians, and the future success of a director’s music department is largely dependent on their ability to recruit wel… Backstage Blog
July 20, 2022 Kyle Baker Meet Kyle – New Encore Tours Co-op Hello! My name is Kyle, and I’m thrilled to be joining Encore! I am a rising senior at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where I study music and communications wi… Backstage Blog
July 20, 2022 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – Bagpipe Appreciation Day The holiday known as “Bagpipe Appreciation Day” is observed every year on July 27. Backstage Blog
July 15, 2022 Encore Tours 2022 Encore Recruitment Contest Beyond travel, Encore is dedicated to assisting with music education at home. Backstage Blog
July 5, 2022 Encore Tours Our Summer Travel Season is Underway and Audiences Couldn’t Be More Excited! We believe music has a unique ability to bring people together, and there’s nothing we love more than taking ensembles on life-changing performance tours. Backstage Blog
June 21, 2022 Encore Tours Three Reasons to Choose Austria as Your 2023 Tour Destination When we think about Austria, one of the first things that comes to mind is its unrivaled music culture, as the country has long been a hotbed of musical invention. Backstage Blog
June 8, 2022 Encore Tours It’s the Perfect Time to Start Planning Your 2023 Performance Tour! Have you ever missed your cue? It’s humiliating—and it gets worse. Everyone who relies on you begins to have doubts about your ability. Backstage Blog
May 26, 2022 Encore Tours Why the Baltics Should Be Your Ensemble’s Next Destination From the medieval architecture to the beautiful natural landscapes, the Baltic countries are reminiscent of living in a fairy tale. Backstage Blog
May 5, 2022 Encore Tours Spring Travel Review If there’s one thing that we have learned over the past few months, it’s that travel is back! With school vacation behind us and summer on the horizon, many … Backstage Blog