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
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
February 16, 2016 Frieda Krantz The Local Flavors of Israel “In the morning, yes I’ll cook for everyone oh 6, maybe 7, salads. Backstage Blog
February 9, 2016 Tori Cook The Best “Be Like Bill” Memes for Music Teachers You’ve all met Bill. The poster child for…well, pretty much everything. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
February 4, 2016 Frieda Krantz Discovering the Arts on the Streets of Israel Discovering arts on the streets of Israel is easy if you know where to look. Backstage Blog
January 25, 2016 Melody Potratz My First Holiday Concert: A Success! This blog was written by guest blogger Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Teacher Series. Ms. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
January 18, 2016 Maggie Rodriguez Ireland’s Top 5 Musical Events to Attend in 2017 Ireland is known for its breathtaking views and lovely people. Backstage Blog
January 12, 2016 Tori Cook Lesson 7: 15 Lesson Plans – Teaching the National Core Music Standards through Music Travel STANDARD: MU:Pr4.3.E.Ia Demonstrate an understanding of context in a varied repertoire of music through prepared and improvised performances. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
December 22, 2015 Tori Cook Caroling for Dummies Trying to get a last-minute group of inexperienced carolers together for the holidays? We’ve chosen the… Backstage Blog
December 14, 2015 Jon Linker The Key to Running a Successful Band Program Have you ever wondered how some school music programs always seem to produce top-notch ensembles year after year? In every state, there are always th… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources