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
October 21, 2025 Encore Tours How to Choose the Right Performance Tour Destination for Your Ensemble Backstage Blog Learn More
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September 30, 2025 Encore Tours Join us at the 2025 NCACDA Fall Conference Encore Tours is excited to share that we will be attending the North Carolina ACDA Fall Conference on October 10–11, 2025 at Queens University in Charlotte. Backstage Blog
September 25, 2025 Encore Tours Fundraising Tools and the Power of Communication Recruiting participants is one of the most important steps in making a performance tour a reality. Backstage Blog
September 24, 2025 Encore Tours Eco-Friendly Performance Tours: Sustainable Activities for Music Ensembles Music travel is powerful. For many ensembles, the chance to perform abroad is the highlight of the year, and often the highlight of a young musician’s life. Backstage Blog
September 16, 2025 Encore Tours Do You Still Need a Press Kit in 2025? (Spoiler: Yes, and Here’s Why) In an age of Instagram feeds, YouTube channels, and TikTok videos, it is natural to wonder if ensembles still need a press kit. The short answer is yes. Backstage Blog
September 10, 2025 Encore Tours Opera Appreciation Travel with Encore Experiences For opera lovers, there is nothing quite like hearing a great performance in the very place where history was made. Backstage Blog
September 3, 2025 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to Korea South Korea is an increasingly popular destination for ensembles seeking new opportunities to perform abroad. Backstage Blog
August 28, 2025 Encore Tours 5 Ways to Motivate Your Ensemble This Fall Some schools are already back in session, while others are still squeezing out the last days of summer. No matter where your calendar falls, this season marks a new beginning for musicians. Backstage Blog
August 20, 2025 Encore Tours Costa Rica: A Stage Shaped by Nature In recent years, Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular travel destination, attracting visitors with its rich biodiversity, welcoming communities, and commitment to sustainability. Backstage Blog
August 18, 2025 Encore Tours The Benefits of Adding a Shadow Tour to Your Performance Tour We believe in the transformative power of performance travel to inspire, connect, and broaden horizons. Backstage Blog