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
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March 2, 2026 David Solar Meet Barbara Brown, Encore’s New Director of Orchestras Backstage Blog Learn More
January 28, 2014 Roni Hyman 10 Places Where You’ll Sound Your Best As a touring and performing musician, you should be aware of what certain venues have to offer. Backstage Blog
January 14, 2014 Roni Hyman 2014 Marks 70-Year Anniversary of D-Day Happy New Year, blog readers! 2014 has arrived and while the start of a new year is always a chance for a fresh start and a look towards the future, it is also serves as a reminde… Backstage Blog
December 31, 2013 Sophie Amos Happy 2014! Fireworks during new year atmosphere in Prague, Czech Republick ** Note: Visible grain at 100%, best at smaller sizes To celebrate the turn of 2014, w… Backstage Blog
December 23, 2013 Tori Cook How to Run a Performance Tour with Low Numbers One of the biggest challenges in planning a performance tour is recruiting your passengers. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
December 17, 2013 Roni Hyman Top Domestic Destinations for Musical Travel, Part 2 Nashville, Tennessee downtown skyline at Cumberland River. Backstage Blog
December 5, 2013 Sabrina Nikolov Destination Spotlight for Performance Tours: Krakow A few years ago, I had the pleasure of discovering the wonderful city of Krakow, Poland. Backstage Blog
November 21, 2013 Roni Hyman Top Domestic Destinations for Musical Travel Stock photo of Copley Square at Boston Massachusetts USA So you’ve traveled internationally and are now looking for something a little closer to hom… Backstage Blog
November 13, 2013 Sophie Amos 5 Reasons to Visit the UK on Your Next Performance Tour The UK is a wonderful destination for any vacation but with a rich musical culture, it is also a great place to perform! Here are 5 reasons to visit the greatest place on earth fo… Backstage Blog
November 7, 2013 Roni Hyman To Use a Tour Company, or Not to Use a Tour Company? That Is the Question. In an age of the internet, when travel sites are popular and pervasive, it’s common to question the need of the traditional travel agent. Backstage Blog