February 12, 2026 Encore Tours Announcing Encore’s Best Promotion for Early Planners If you’re starting to think about an international performance tour in 2027 or 2028, this is an especially good moment to begin the conversation. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
January 27, 2026 Encore Tours How an Encore Performance Tour Works: From Planning to Final Concert Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour Learn More
December 11, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing the 2026 Encore Crescendo Contest Backstage Blog Learn More
October 14, 2025 Encore Tours Cancel for Any Reason Travel Protection: Why Encore Travelers Choose to Upgrade Backstage Blog Featured Resources Learn More
April 5, 2018 Kate Huffman Music Moves and Connects Us: The Value of International Performance Tours Maria Belva and David Vernier, a husband and wife pair from New Hampshire, are preparing to lead their 8th international tour with the choir that they co-founded and lead together, the Cecilia Ens… Backstage Blog
March 29, 2018 Kate Huffman Encore’s Musical Staff – Maggie Rodriguez Encore Tours is unique because everyone on our team has a background in music and understands the needs and desires of music directors. Backstage Blog
March 18, 2018 Encore Tours Why Music Directors Choose Encore Why do music directors across the country choose Encore Tours to plan their band, choir, and orchestra trips? Hear what a few directors have to say! … Backstage Blog Featured Resources
March 16, 2018 Kate Huffman Prelude 2018: Music, Mozart, and Making Connections In January, Encore staff plus 38 music directors and companions traveled to Munich, Germany and Salzburg, Austria for Prelude 2018. Backstage Blog
March 8, 2018 Kate Huffman Encore Tours 2018 Scholarship Contest Winners: The World in Your World Every year, Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, hold a travel scholarship contest, where passengers on any upcoming Encore or ACIS trip can submit a piece of writing, artwork, or photograph… Backstage Blog
February 28, 2018 Kate Huffman Exclusive Offer for Massachusetts Music Educators Association Conference Attendees Encore Tours exhibits at various music-related conferences throughout the year, and though we can’t make it to all of the many amazing gatherings of music directors across the country, we lo… Backstage Blog
February 22, 2018 Ward Dilmore Basilica of Sts. John and Paul: Perform in the ancient, Italian basilica as part of its timeless history Venturing to Venice with your ensemble? Here’s a question you can pose to your members that will bring a transformational spirit to your visit: What will you do in your lifetime that will last f… Backstage Blog
February 16, 2018 Kate Huffman Why Music Directors Choose Encore – Don’t just take our word for it! Because Encore Tours is made up of a team of musicians, music educators, and music lovers, we know that the most valuable recommendations & pieces of advice often come from trusted colleagues. Backstage Blog