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
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 – 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 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 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 – 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