July 6, 2026 Encore Tours Why the Concert Experience Is at the Heart of Every Encore Performance Tour For choirs, bands, and orchestra programs, a performance tour is never just about where you go. It is about what your ensemble gets to share when you arrive. Backstage Blog Learn More
May 4, 2026 Encore Tours How to Customize Your Boston Symphony Hall Experience Backstage Blog Learn More
March 30, 2026 Encore Tours A New Orchestra Festival at Boston Symphony Hall Backstage Blog Learn More
March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras Backstage Blog Learn More
March 20, 2020 Encore Tours Useful Music Education Software and Tools One of the most difficult parts of being quarantined (aside from the crippling anxiety and isolation) is being unable to meet up with your ensemble. Backstage Blog
March 17, 2020 Encore Tours Coping with Corona: Our Favorite Books, Movies, and More Across the globe, businesses are shutting their doors, schools are closing, and people are being encouraged to stay home and practice social distancing. Backstage Blog
March 16, 2020 Diane Linn 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 recruiti… Backstage Blog
March 10, 2020 Diane Linn Maximizing The Benefits of Encore Tours’ Raffle Fundraiser Editor’s Note: Diane and Thomas Linn are part of the Encore Tours Ambassador (ETA) program — a group of distinguished musicians with a wealth of knowledge on… Backstage Blog
March 6, 2020 David Solar 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… Backstage Blog
March 2, 2020 Encore Tours 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. Backstage Blog
February 25, 2020 Encore Tours 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… Backstage Blog
February 11, 2020 Encore Tours 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 frie… Backstage Blog
January 30, 2020 Jon Linker 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 educa… Backstage Blog