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
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
January 29, 2020 Encore Tours 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&nbs… Backstage Blog
January 27, 2020 Encore Tours 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. Backstage Blog