January 27, 2026 Encore Tours How an Encore Performance Tour Works: From Planning to Final Concert Planning an international performance tour can feel very different depending on where you are starting. Some directors are organizing their first trip overseas. Backstage Blog Featured Resources Planning Your Tour Learn More
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August 22, 2012 James Knapp ‘Summer Sings’ Rock! Johannes Brahms I participated last Monday night in my first Summer Sing in Boston at Old South Church. Backstage Blog
August 20, 2012 Tori Cook Travel Tips for Musicians Traveling as a musician for the first time can be a daunting experience, but with the right preparation, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Backstage Blog Get Ready To Travel
August 15, 2012 Rebecca Ray Opera: Fall in Love Last Wednesday was a magical night for an opera. Backstage Blog
August 14, 2012 Cindy Esquibel Music Fuels Goodwill in War-Torn Community Growing up in America, we tend to take many things for granted. Backstage Blog
August 9, 2012 Sabrina Nikolov We Can Make It Happen! The Real Ambassadors recently returned from their Olympic performance tour in London, where they performed twice to thousands of people on the main stage of the Ol… Backstage Blog
August 8, 2012 James Knapp ¡Viva España! The stunning Iberian Peninsula is one of the many places where Encore creates stunning concert tours and it's certainly one of my favorite destinations. Backstage Blog
July 31, 2012 Rebecca Ray Gypsy Jazz Today On Sunday, as I found a spot on the lawn, my ever-exploring musical ears were greeted by the sweet luring sounds of Gypsy Jazz … Backstage Blog
July 31, 2012 Encore Tours Today’s Olympic Performance from “The Real Ambassadors” As we mentioned yesterday, The Real Ambassadors, a jazz ensemble from Connecticut traveling with us here at Encore Tours, were selected to perform in Olympic Park. Backstage Blog
July 30, 2012 Encore Tours All the World’s a Stage at the Olympics The world’s best athletes aren’t the only ones performing at the Summer Olympic games in London this week. Backstage Blog