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
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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
October 25, 2018 Yuri Kim 6 Spooky Destinations Around the World With Halloween just around the corner, you might be hard at work getting into the spirit of the holiday: stocking up on delicious candy, watching and re-watching your fa… Backstage Blog
October 10, 2018 Kate Huffman Church Choir Performance Tours: Singing and Spreading the Word to the World The benefits of taking your ensemble on an international performance tour are too many to count. Backstage Blog