July 14, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing Prelude 2026 in Rome We’re excited to officially announce that Prelude 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 15–19, 2026, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Backstage Blog Learn More
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October 25, 2013 Chris Keeling Top 5 Parades in the World for Marching Bands Today I wanted to share my favorite parades around the world to march in. Backstage Blog
October 17, 2013 Roni Hyman Expecting the Unexpected in Overseas Performance Travel (Part 2) There are two kinds of people in the world: those who spend 27 hours traveling and conk out the second they arrive at their hotel, and those who only become more energized by a he… Backstage Blog
October 11, 2013 Sophie Amos Inspiring Venues for International Music Tours With so many amazing destinations, it might be difficult to choose where you want to want to go for your performance tour. Backstage Blog
October 8, 2013 Roni Hyman Expecting the Unexpected in Overseas Performance Travel (Part 1) In the summer of 2011, I went on tour with the Amherst College Choral Society to Greece. Backstage Blog
October 2, 2013 Tori Cook Beethoven’s Ninth in Symphony Hall As many of you know, I am a member of Boston’s Chorus pro Musica and frequently collaborate with local orchestras in a variety of performances throughout the year. Backstage Blog
September 11, 2013 Maggie Rodriguez Magical Ireland: A European Tour in a Ditty Full of history and tradition rich in folk music, Ireland is an ideal location for a performance tour. The folklore surrounding some of the key venues in Ireland just enhances its novelty. Backstage Blog
September 10, 2013 Sophie Amos College Music Tours Salzburg is one of the many wonderful destinations you can choose from Wondering how to spend your long college holidays? Looking for ways to expand your res… Backstage Blog
August 27, 2013 Maggie Rodriguez Musical History Lovers Enchant in Vienna- Choral Festival Viennese Architecture When I traveled abroad for the first time with the Vandaleers, my University’s Chamber Choir, in 2010, I hadn’t fully antici… Backstage Blog
August 19, 2013 Sophie Amos 5 Reasons to Choose Argentina for your Performance Tour Destination 1. For the Acoustic Aficionado Ranked as one of the top 5 concert venues in the world, Teatro Colón is acoustically unrivaled in the whole of South America. Backstage Blog