July 14, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing Prelude 2026 in Rome We’re excited to officially announce that Prelude 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 15–19, 2026, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Backstage Blog Learn More
June 2, 2025 Encore Tours How to Use Our Repertoire Library to Plan Your Next Tour Setlist Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
April 22, 2025 Encore Tours How Encore’s Price Guarantee Protects Your Tour: No Surprises, Just Stability Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
March 25, 2025 Encore Tours What to Expect on Tour: A Director’s Guide Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
May 24, 2018 Catherine Wilcox 15 Snapchats Band Directors Send Towards the End of the School Year As teachers, we all know that the end of the school year is one of the craziest times of year. Backstage Blog
May 17, 2018 Kate Huffman Performance Tour Spotlight: Saratoga Springs High School Fiddle Club’s Trip to Ireland Jess LaBello is Orchestra Director at Saratoga Springs High School in Saratoga, New York. Backstage Blog Featured Resources
May 10, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Planning Church Music After Easter On April 1st, 2018 (unless you’re Orthodox), Christians across the globe celebrated the resurrection of the living God. Backstage Blog
May 4, 2018 Jon Linker Performance Tour Spotlight: Lebanon High School Band in Ireland St. Backstage Blog
May 1, 2018 Kate Huffman Musical Traditions of May Day Happy May Day! On the first of May, many countries in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the ancient festival, rejoicing in the return of spring. Backstage Blog
April 27, 2018 Encore Tours #WhyEncore? We’re with you every step of the way! “Traveling with your ensemble is absolutely a worthwhile experience, and Encore is there to support you every step of the way. Backstage Blog
April 27, 2018 Encore Tours #WhyEncore? Assured Safety and Security Hear what music directors have to say about how Encore Tours keeps their ensembles safe & secure during their travels! Also, make sure to check out our Safety & Security Handbook. Backstage Blog
April 27, 2018 Encore Tours #WhyEncore? Our Knowledgeable Tour Managers Paige Long, Director of the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra, shares what it was like working with Encore’s Tour Managers! … Backstage Blog
April 27, 2018 Encore Tours #WhyEncore? Our free fundraising trip to London and Paris “It’s been a really popular fundraiser; it sparked a lot of excitement and helped us significantly. Backstage Blog