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
January 11, 2021 Encore Tours 2021 Encore Travel Memories Contest We’re guessing that you’re feeling just like us, and would love to hop on a plane right now for your next great adventure. Backstage Blog
December 20, 2020 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World: National Go Caroling Day Although there’s no definitive history about the origins of Christmas caroling, it’s impossible to imagine the holiday season without carolers. Backstage Blog
December 16, 2020 Encore Tours Encore Live: From Iceland Most people are familiar with Iceland’s natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, but not everybody is aware of the country’s unique culture. Backstage Blog
December 10, 2020 Encore Tours 2021 Calendar: Musical Celebrations Around the World Music is an integral part of daily life and special celebrations around the world. Backstage Blog
December 9, 2020 Encore Tours New Music Appreciation Itinerary: A Musical Journey Through Central Europe Encore Tours recently introduced Music Travel Re-Imagined; a series of extraordinary new travel itineraries designed to guarantee that your next travel experience is safe, engaging, and full of … Backstage Blog
October 15, 2020 Encore Tours Encore Live: From London Encore Tours is coming to you live from London! In this week’s Encore Live event, we sat down with Jill Hutton and Valda Kampf, from Encore’s London office, as well as Rachel Pearson, … Backstage Blog
October 14, 2020 Encore Tours Encore Live: 5 Things I Love About France The land of excellent cuisine, style, and culture, France is one of the top destinations for our touring ensembles due to its rich history, contrasting landscapes, and incredible performance v… Backstage Blog
October 7, 2020 Encore Tours Encore Live: From Prague Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic and, specifically, Prague, have long been one of the most popular tour destinations for Encore groups. Backstage Blog
September 25, 2020 Encore Tours Encore Live: Pau Casals and the Bach Cello Suites Revered to this day as the most talented cellist in history, Pau Casals started to record the Six Bach Cello Suites in 1936, the same year he was exiled from Spain, never to return. Backstage Blog