July 14, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing Prelude 2026 in Rome We’re excited to officially announce that Prelude 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 15–19, 2026, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Backstage Blog Learn More
June 2, 2025 Encore Tours How to Use Our Repertoire Library to Plan Your Next Tour Setlist Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
April 22, 2025 Encore Tours How Encore’s Price Guarantee Protects Your Tour: No Surprises, Just Stability Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
March 25, 2025 Encore Tours What to Expect on Tour: A Director’s Guide Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
October 12, 2016 Encore Tours Choosing Sample Repertoire for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising t… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 4, 2016 Bonnie Roberts How to Run “The Suitcase Race!” “I don’t know what to pack!” “Can I bring my own shampoo and hairdryer?” “So does it rain a lot?” Most of my trips involve a large portion of first-time travelers, especial… Backstage Blog
September 28, 2016 Encore Tours Marching Band Trips: Preparing for The Performances You’re going on a band trip and the excitement is building. The fundraising is done and all the travel logistics have been arranged. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 26, 2016 Encore Tours Taking Your Band to New Places (Video) Adventure, friendships, independence, new experiences and cultures, fantastic venues and audiences, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to explore. Backstage Blog
September 26, 2016 Encore Tours Prepare Recordings for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising t… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 13, 2016 Encore Tours How Does Touring Inspire You? (Video) Get Inspired! 2015 Grammy Award winning music educator Jared Cassedy talks about the transformational experience of travel. Backstage Blog
September 13, 2016 Encore Tours Taking Engaging Photos for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be an invaluable tool for raising… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 7, 2016 Ed Maki-Schramm In the Footsteps of Bach: A Tour for Organists Note: This article is about the 2017 organ tour. Backstage Blog
August 24, 2016 Encore Tours Writing Captivating Biographies for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit Whether it’s for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed pr… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources