October 15, 2024 Encore Tours How to Balance Performance and Exploration on Tour Planning a performance tour involves more than just filling the itinerary with concerts and sightseeing. Backstage Blog
September 6, 2024 Encore Tours Beyond the Concert Hall: How Travel Can Deepen Donor Connections When it comes to fostering deep, lasting relationships with donors, orchestras are always seeking innovative ways to engage beyond traditional events and performances. Backstage Blog
June 11, 2024 Encore Tours Effectively Navigating Customs With Instruments Taking your ensemble on an international performance tour is an exhilarating experience, but dealing with customs for your musical instruments can feel daunting. Backstage Blog
January 10, 2024 Encore Tours Venue Spotlight: Teatro Mancinelli in Orvieto, Italy Located in the beautiful town of Orvieto in the heart of Umbria, Italy, stands the Teatro Mancinelli—a renowned venue that draws choirs and orchestras from around the world. Backstage Blog
May 8, 2023 Encore Tours Discovering Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Music Destinations Worth Exploring Welcome to a beautiful, fascinating, and exciting corner of Europe, where hidden-gem destinations await your exploration. Backstage Blog
March 23, 2023 Encore Tours How to Choose the Perfect Performance Venue for Your Ensemble Choosing the right performance venue is a critical part of planning a successful music tour, and we’re proud to offer a wide variety of venues ranging from historic cathedrals to world-class… Backstage Blog
February 7, 2022 Encore Tours The 7 Best International Orchestra Venues for Your Next Performance Tour From the young violinist just starting their musical journey to the professionals working in the music industry, Encore Tours is proud to organize trips for all types of instrumentalists and orche… Backstage Blog
July 4, 2019 Jon Linker Encore Tours Spotlight: Germantown Youth Symphony Orchestra Tour to Canada The Germantown (TN) Youth Symphony Orchestra recently completed a successful 5-day tour to Canada which included three performances in stunning cathedrals in both Montreal and Quebec City as well … Backstage Blog
February 8, 2018 Jon Linker Terme Tettuccio: Picturesque Venue for Orchestra Tours in Montecatini, Italy With wonderful basilicas seemingly around every corner along with historic theaters and beautiful outdoor piazzas, Italy offers an abundance of venues for the visiting ensemble. Backstage Blog