Backstage Blog

Motivating Members of Your Group to Register for Your Tour

Editors Note: Diane and Thom Linn are part of the Encore Tours Ambassador (ETA) program — a group of distinguished musicians with a wealth of knowledge on recruiting, building cohesive ensem…

6 Useful Statistics For Touring Ensembles

We constantly receive feedback from high school, middle school, and youth music directors who want to bring their group on an international performance tour, only to be confronted by a fami…

Coronavirus FAQ

Message from our President, March 19, 2020:

I’ve built my life around travel.  I met many of you on my journeys around the globe.

An Update Regarding Encore Travel and the Coronavirus

This post was updated on 2/28/20

In any situation regarding the health and safety of our travelers, we rely on the advice of the CDC and State Department to guide our approach.

Earn Graduate-Level Credits by Attending Prelude

At Encore Tours, we believe that a high-quality performance tour helps define a sense of purpose for ensembles, builds unity, improves musicianship, and strengthens friendships.

Prelude 2020 Recap

What if you could spend a weekend in a fabulous location soaking up the music, food, and culture while networking with a diverse group of accomplished fellow music educators and directors?

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2020 Calendar – Celebrate the Biggest Musical Events of the Year

Travel around the globe and learn about musical traditions from different cultures without leaving your office, classroom, or rehearsal space by downloading our free Musical Celebrations Arou…

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2019 #MoreEncore Photo Contest

Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest — a photo and video competition held on social media for participants of our performance trips.