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
May 4, 2026 Encore Tours How to Customize Your Boston Symphony Hall Experience 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
October 6, 2025 Encore Tours What to Expect on an International Orchestra Tour An international orchestra tour should mirror the artistry and preparation that go into a great concert season. Backstage Blog
October 1, 2025 Encore Tours Top Classical Music Destinations for 2026 and Beyond Planning an international performance tour is about more than travel arrangements. Backstage Blog
September 30, 2025 Encore Tours Join us at the 2025 NCACDA Fall Conference Encore Tours is excited to share that we will be attending the North Carolina ACDA Fall Conference on October 10–11, 2025 at Queens University in Charlotte. Backstage Blog
September 25, 2025 Encore Tours Fundraising Tools and the Power of Communication Recruiting participants is one of the most important steps in making a performance tour a reality. Backstage Blog
September 24, 2025 Encore Tours Eco-Friendly Performance Tours: Sustainable Activities for Music Ensembles Music travel is powerful. For many ensembles, the chance to perform abroad is the highlight of the year, and often the highlight of a young musician’s life. Backstage Blog
September 16, 2025 Encore Tours Do You Still Need a Press Kit in 2025? (Spoiler: Yes, and Here’s Why) In an age of Instagram feeds, YouTube channels, and TikTok videos, it is natural to wonder if ensembles still need a press kit. The short answer is yes. Backstage Blog
September 10, 2025 Encore Tours Opera Appreciation Travel with Encore Experiences For opera lovers, there is nothing quite like hearing a great performance in the very place where history was made. Backstage Blog
September 3, 2025 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to Korea South Korea is an increasingly popular destination for ensembles seeking new opportunities to perform abroad. Backstage Blog
August 28, 2025 Encore Tours 5 Ways to Motivate Your Ensemble This Fall Some schools are already back in session, while others are still squeezing out the last days of summer. Backstage Blog