1. When students remember their instruments every day — Aashna Belenje (@ABelenje) June 2, 2017 2. Musicians who sit quietly when they’re not playing… Photo via I Teach Orchestra …And hold their instrument in the correct hand. 3. People who practice Photo via oddquartet.com 4. Having extra bows via GIPHY 5. Musicians who bring pencils to rehearsals Photo via The Music Fox 6. Trumpet players who blend Photo via Horn Players 7. Students who listen to instructions the first time via GIPHY 8. Players who mark in their bowings (with pencil) via GIPHY 9. Musicians who actually watch and play at your tempo via GIPHY 10. Being able to take the orchestra trip of a lifetime with Encore Tours! All of us at Encore Tours are grateful for you! The music teachers and directors who impact the lives of students on a daily basis. Thank you for all that you do!
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March 19, 2024 Encore Tours Meet Sean Boulware: Our New Program Consultant for the Western US At Encore Tours, our team is a blend of passionate, well-traveled professionals dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences. We are thrilled to introduce our newest member, Dr. Backstage Blog