A Concert 526 Years in the Making
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin sings in Boston for the 1st time What would make the perfect Prelude…
A Master Gardener’s Advice on Growing Your Music Ensemble
Music Directors are gardeners. They carefully cultivate their ensemble by planting the seed of promise. They skillfully nurture their ensemble’s…
Right On Cue: 5 Reasons NOW is the Best Time to Plan a 2020 Performance Tour with your Ensemble
Have you ever missed your cue? The experience is embarrassing—and worse. Everyone who depends on you to hold up your…
4 International Themes for your Valentine’s Day Performance Tour Recruitment Meeting
“Love is what makes the world go ‘round.” So, it’s no surprise that Valentine’s Day, one of the most popular…
Three Gifts: How to Make the Most of the Holiday Performance Season
It’s here! The holiday performance season includes one of your most-attended concerts of the year and the spirit of giving…
Basilica of Sts. John and Paul: Perform in the ancient, Italian basilica as part of its timeless history
Venturing to Venice with your ensemble? Here’s a question you can pose to your members that will bring a transformational…
The “ETH” Word: Ethics of Gifts for Public School Music Directors
From a young age we've learned that words containing the letters “e-t-h” carry a heavy load. “Giveth and taketh” immediately come to…
10 Things Orchestra Directors Can Be Thankful For
1. When students remember their instruments every day — Aashna Belenje (@ABelenje) June 2, 2017 2. Musicians who sit…
Chorus America Conference 2017 Recap
The 2017 Chorus America Conference was a wonderful event full of inspiring educational sessions, participatory performances, and invaluable opportunities to…
How to Grow Recruitment and Ensure Retention in Your Strings Program
Ward Dilmore comes to Encore Tours having been a client for nearly 20 years. Encore’s eBook, “A Year in the Life of…