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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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 – 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 Callum MacKenzie Musical Celebrations Around the World – Jazz Appreciation Month Every April, musicians, educators, students, and jazz listeners celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, commonly known as JAM. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Music in Our Schools Month The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – World Opera Day Opera brings music, storytelling, theater, visual art, and movement together on one stage. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Thaipusam If you were to visit Malaysia, Singapore, or other Southeast Asian countries with large Tamil Hindu populations, you may be lucky enough to experience the Tamil festival… Backstage Blog
November 13, 2018 Jon Linker [QUIZ] Which Destination is Best for Your Ensemble? If you’re new to the world of performance travel as a music director, you may not know where to begin the process. Backstage Blog
November 8, 2018 Kate Huffman The Secret to Gaining Your Administration’s Approval for a Performance Tour If you are a music director leading a group of musicians on a performance tour, you may find that the administration or board of your school or organization will need to… Backstage Blog
November 1, 2018 Kate Huffman Kate’s Performance Tour to China & Japan: A trip that set a path for life I grew up in rural Northeastern Iowa and had never left the country before my college wind ensemble went on a three-week performance tour through the People’s Republic… Backstage Blog