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
July 9, 2025 Encore Tours Your Guide to Planning an International Performance Tour for Adult Choirs Across the country, adult choirs are finding new inspiration through international performance tours. Backstage Blog
June 24, 2025 Encore Tours Performance Tours That Align with the School Calendar: Best Times to Travel by Region Planning an international tour for your choir, orchestra, or band means finding the right moment in the school year. From spring breaks to early summer, each U.S. Backstage Blog
June 16, 2025 Encore Tours 9 Inspiring Choir Festivals (and How to Join Them) Choir festivals offer much more than performance opportunities. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Sing in Prague’s Iconic Smetana Hall: Join Encore Voices Festival 2026 We are thrilled to announce the Encore Voices Festival 2026, a premier choral experience in the heart of Prague, designed for choirs, directors, and individual singers. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Extend the Magic: Post-Festival Travel Ideas for Encore Voices Prague For choral directors and singers seeking a one-of-a-kind musical adventure, the Encore Voices Prague Festival offers something truly special. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Why Your College Choir Should Perform at Encore Voices Prague 2026 Picture your university choir performing in Prague’s magnificent Smetana Hall, bringing Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem to life alongside singers from around the world. Backstage Blog
June 10, 2025 Encore Tours Join Us at the 2025 OCDA Summer Conference Encore Tours is excited to participate in the 2025 Ohio Choral Directors Association (OCDA) Summer Conference, taking place June 23–25 at Capital University in Bexley, OH. Backstage Blog
June 6, 2025 Encore Tours High School Band Tours Abroad: How Jazz, Marching & Concert Bands Excel in International Travel High school band tours offer students unparalleled experiences beyond the classroom, turning international travel into a journey of musical growth and cultural discovery. Backstage Blog
June 2, 2025 Encore Tours How to Use Our Repertoire Library to Plan Your Next Tour Setlist When planning an international concert tour, choosing the right repertoire is one of the most important artistic decisions a music director can make. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour