January 27, 2026 Encore Tours How an Encore Performance Tour Works: From Planning to Final Concert Planning an international performance tour can feel very different depending on where you are starting. Some directors are organizing their first trip overseas. Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour Learn More
December 11, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing the 2026 Encore Crescendo Contest 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 Director FAQ How does Encore guarantee audiences?Do you offer opportunities for our participants to fundraise? Is Encore Tours financially stable?I have an instrumental ensemble. Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour
May 31, 2016 Encore Tours Keeping in Touch While Overseas Sharing your adventures with family and friends back home is fun, but being in the moment and experiencing the new and exciting world around you should be your top priority. 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