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. No matter where your calendar falls, this season marks a new beginning for musicians. Backstage Blog
August 7, 2025 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: St. Thomas Church in Leipzig Located in the historic city of Leipzig, Germany, St. Thomas Church offers ensembles a rare and unforgettable performance opportunity. Backstage Blog
July 22, 2025 Encore Tours Creative Programming for Modern Choirs: Balancing Tradition and Innovation Choosing the right concert program is one of the most creative and rewarding parts of being a choir director. Backstage Blog
July 9, 2025 Encore Tours Your Guide to Planning an International Performance Tour for Adult Choirs Across the country, adult choirs are finding new inspiration through international performance tours. Backstage Blog
June 24, 2025 Encore Tours Performance Tours That Align with the School Calendar: Best Times to Travel by Region Planning an international tour for your choir, orchestra, or band means finding the right moment in the school year. From spring breaks to early summer, each U.S. Backstage Blog
June 16, 2025 Encore Tours 9 Inspiring Choir Festivals (and How to Join Them) Choir festivals offer much more than performance opportunities. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Sing in Prague’s Iconic Smetana Hall: Join Encore Voices Festival 2026 We are thrilled to announce the Encore Voices Festival 2026, a premier choral experience in the heart of Prague, designed for choirs, directors, and individual singers. Backstage Blog
June 12, 2025 Encore Tours Extend the Magic: Post-Festival Travel Ideas for Encore Voices Prague For choral directors and singers seeking a one-of-a-kind musical adventure, the Encore Voices Prague Festival offers something truly special. Backstage Blog
June 10, 2025 Encore Tours Join Us at the 2025 OCDA Summer Conference Encore Tours is excited to participate in the 2025 Ohio Choral Directors Association (OCDA) Summer Conference, taking place June 23–25 at Capital University in Bexley, OH. Backstage Blog