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
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December 11, 2018 Maggie Rodriguez 25 Tips for Musicians and Directors to Combat Holiday Concert Season Stress For musicians and music directors, the winter holiday season can be a stressful time. Backstage Blog
December 3, 2018 Kate Huffman 2019 Calendar – Musical Celebrations Around the World ravel around the world and learn about the music and traditions of different cultures across the globe just by turning the page on our free Musical Celebrations Around the World 2019 Calendar! Each pa… Backstage Blog
November 29, 2018 Ward Dilmore Three Gifts: How to Make the Most of the Holiday Performance Season It’s here! The holiday performance season includes one of your most-attended concerts of the year and the spirit of giving is in the air. Backstage Blog
November 27, 2018 Yuri Kim 10 Music Organizations to Support this Holiday Season As musicians, we’re all extremely grateful for the gift of music and recognize how valuable it can be. Backstage Blog
November 15, 2018 Yuri Kim Announcing the Winners of the 2018 #MoreEncore Passenger Photo Contest Every year, Encore Tours runs the #MoreEncore Photo Contest, a photo/video contest for participants of our performance trips. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Drum Month Each May, International Drum Month encourages musicians, educators, students, and listeners to explore the many instruments and traditions that make up the world of perc… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Julyn Frazier Ryan Musical Celebrations Around the World – African American Music Appreciation Month Each June, African American Music Appreciation Month recognizes the musicians, composers, performers, communities, and musical traditions that have helped shape American… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day Every July 31, Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day encourages musicians, educators, and curious listeners to explore instruments they may not encounter in an everyday reh… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Classical Music Month Every September, Classical Music Month invites musicians, educators, students, and listeners to explore centuries of composition, performance, and musical change. Backstage Blog