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
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
August 9, 2016 Encore Tours What is the Role of an Encore Group Leader? What is an Encore Group Leader? The Encore Group Leader is the designated person who is leading the international performance tour. Backstage Blog Featured Resources
August 4, 2016 Encore Tours The 5 Essentials of 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
August 2, 2016 Encore Tours Behavior Guidelines for Youth Groups As you travel abroad, you are representing your family, your school, your community, and your country. Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
July 28, 2016 Encore Tours Band Director Tips: Know Your Community Steve Acciani has been a band director for almost 30 years and runs one of the top programs in the country at Diamond Bar High School in southern California. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
July 21, 2016 Encore Tours Imagine Taking Your Choir to New Places … Backstage Blog Featured Resources
July 13, 2016 Andrew Yaracs Fundraising and Promoting Your Music Performance Trip Fundraising: Necessary Evil of Music Performance Trips An essential part of planning a successful student travel opportunity is fundraising and promoting your music performance trip. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources