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
June 2, 2025 Encore Tours How to Use Our Repertoire Library to Plan Your Next Tour Setlist Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
April 22, 2025 Encore Tours How Encore’s Price Guarantee Protects Your Tour: No Surprises, Just Stability Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour Learn More
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December 11, 2024 Encore Tours Meals and Melodies: 5 Must-Visit Foodie Destinations for Your Next Performance Tour Over three decades of delivering exceptional performance tours, we’ve learned a thing or two. We know the importance of delivering dynamic venues. Backstage Blog
December 5, 2024 Encore Tours Important Update: UK Travel Requirements for U.S. Citizens *This post has been updated as of 6/23/2025 to reflect the most recent pricing updates. As of November 27, 2024, eligible travelers from the U.S. Backstage Blog
December 3, 2024 Encore Tours Encore Tours will be at the 78th Midwest Clinic: Join Us at Booth 914! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be attending the 2024 Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra, and Music Conference from December 18-21 in Chicago, Illinois. Backstage Blog
December 2, 2024 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World: World Choral Day At Encore, choirs hold a special place in our hearts. Backstage Blog
November 27, 2024 Encore Tours Happy Thanksgiving from Encore Tours! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude, dedication, and the connections that enrich our lives. Backstage Blog
November 25, 2024 Encore Tours Taking Your Ensemble to the United Kingdom The United Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations for first-time group leaders—and it’s easy to see why. Backstage Blog
November 19, 2024 Encore Tours Connect with us at VMEA 2024! We’re thrilled to announce that Encore Tours will be attending the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Conference this week in Norfolk, Virginia! From November 21-23, we’ll be at Booth… Backstage Blog
November 15, 2024 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Drummer Day Drummers are the heartbeat of music, providing the pulse that unites and drives every performance. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2024 Encore Tours Meet the Team: Encore’s Overseas Network Imagine your ensemble performing in a historic European cathedral, sharing a workshop led by Gerald Wirth, President and Artistic Director of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, or taking center stage in on… Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour