The Truth Behind Vienna’s Famous Sachertorte (and other Austrian dishes)!
I have arrived in my favorite European city, Vienna, the classical music capital of the world; you could even say…
How to Plan a Musical Mission Tour in 5 Steps (For Church Choirs)
Musical mission tours are an important part of transforming cultures and societies throughout the world. Your combined love for music…
6 Universal Truths on Motivating Musicians to Practice
Every ensemble director faces this universal challenge: motivating musicians to practice. In the search for answers, Encore Tours and 70…
Summer Reading: 3 Compelling Books for the Music Teacher
Hang in there—the school year is almost over! As summer quickly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about all the…
Truly Poetic: A Touring Story by St. Anthony’s High School Choir, New York
Earlier this year, St. Anthony’s High School Choir from South Huntington, NY enjoyed an epic 10 day tour of Italy with…
A Performance Tour Collaboration with the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
This spring The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities took the world stage on their performance…
Sing-Alongs at the Temple of Heaven
Traveling to China was quite an amazing, if not slightly surreal, experience for me. While I’ve done my fair bit…