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
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May 31, 2016 Encore Tours Passenger FAQ How do I access “My Account”? | What should I pack? | How much spending money will I need? | Where will we perform? | May I extend my stay after my… Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
May 31, 2016 Encore Tours Alternate Return Process The Alternate Return Process Encore Tours offers our passengers flexibility in their flight arrangements. Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
May 9, 2016 Jon Linker Rhythms International Music Festivals: All About Education Rhythms International Festivals are about music education first and foremost, not competition. At most competitions you do not know who you are competing against (high or low). Backstage Blog
May 5, 2016 Jon Linker Advice For New Band Directors It didn’t take long for Tom Cox to realize his time in college didn’t fully prepare him for his first job as a young band director. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
April 29, 2016 Melody Potratz How to Prank Your Choir I Am Cat Lady My sixth graders in third period have crowned me Cat Lady of River City. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
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April 26, 2016 Encore Tours My Account & How to Make Payments Welcome to Encore Tours! If you’ve recently registered as a participant on a tour with us, here’s an overview about My Account, which you’ll need ac… Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
April 25, 2016 Ward Dilmore The Secret To Building a Successful Music Program? It’s Ap-parent! Music Parents: The Secret to Success Most successful public school music programs contain an important component that can’t be found in the classroom. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources