July 6, 2026 Encore Tours Why the Concert Experience Is at the Heart of Every Encore Performance Tour For choirs, bands, and orchestra programs, a performance tour is never just about where you go. It is about what your ensemble gets to share when you arrive. Backstage Blog Learn More
June 17, 2026 David Solar Join us at the 2026 National Pastoral Musicians Convention Backstage Blog Learn More
March 30, 2026 Encore Tours A New Orchestra Festival at Boston Symphony Hall Backstage Blog Learn More
March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras Backstage Blog Learn More
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 4: Working with Your Program Manager Once your passengers start registering, your tour is a “go!” You’ll be assigned your very own Encore Program Manager who will be there with you every s… Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
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… 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 m… 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 v… 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 … Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources