May 1, 2024 Encore Tours 2024 Spring Travel Recap As we look back on this travel season, we do so with mixed emotions. The recent passing of James Smith, a key member of the Encore family, has deeply affected us all. Backstage Blog Learn More
April 8, 2024 Encore Tours Meet our Newest Program Consultant: Julian Edwards Backstage Blog Learn More
March 19, 2024 Encore Tours Meet Sean Boulware: Our New Program Consultant for the Western US Backstage Blog Learn More
September 29, 2023 Encore Tours Exciting News! We Have Upgraded Our Protection Plans with Added Instrument Insurance Backstage Blog Learn More
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 3: Recruiting For Your Performance Tour Once your ensemble’s board is “on-board” (see what we did there?), it’s time to start recruiting your participants. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 2: Getting Approval From the Board Whether you’re a school or community ensemble, you’ll probably be needing to get approval from the board for your tour. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 1: Contact An Encore Tour Consultant Planning your performance tour is a breeze with Encore. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 16, 2016 Andrew Yaracs Why Do I Need a Music Travel Company For My Band Trips? By the very nature of the job, a band director is often quite good at problem solving, multitasking, working under pressure, making decisions and organizing, but when it comes to booking a band tr… Backstage Blog
March 9, 2016 Jon Linker Taking Your Ensemble to Italy: Unforgettable Performance Opportunities If you’re looking to take your ensemble overseas, Italy offers a wealth of performance opportunities, not to mention amazing food, beautiful scenery, and some of the most famous art and historic… Backstage Blog
March 8, 2016 Andrew Yaracs The Benefits of Traveling With Your Ensemble The benefits of travelling with your ensemble can be numerous. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
March 1, 2016 Maggie Rodriguez Instagram Music Tour Destination Feature – Austria If you follow our Instagram account, you’ll know how much we love Austria! From salt-covered pretzels to giant cathedrals, the photos below offer a taste of this very popular music tour dest… Backstage Blog
February 23, 2016 Tori Cook The Importance of Pre-Concert Talks On Sunday, Encore hosted its second Etude event, gathering a group of music educators from across New England for a lovely afternoon of brunch and a Boston Philharmonic… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
February 16, 2016 Frieda Krantz The Local Flavors of Israel “In the morning, yes I’ll cook for everyone oh 6, maybe 7, salads. Backstage Blog