Fundraising Opportunities for Music Teachers: Simple Ways to Fund Your Tour
When considering going on a performance tour, we understand that money can be a point of concern. Fortunately, there are…
10 Fabulous Pieces for High-Level Youth Orchestras – Part 2
Renowned conductor Dr. Carolyn Watson gets back to us with some more of her favorite pieces for high-level youth orchestras.…
10 Fabulous Pieces for High-Level Youth Orchestras – Part 1
Renowned conductor Dr. Carolyn Watson shares with us some of her favorite pieces for talented young orchestras in this two-part…
Cultural Ambassadors on Performance Tours: How to come together through music
Diane Linn received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan and has enjoyed a 35-year career in…
7 Tips to Make Your Choir Inclusive of Gender Diversity
Guest blogger Joshua Palkki is Assistant Professor of Vocal/Chorus Music Education at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California…
Director Spotlight: Laurel Talley – First trip fears no more!
Laurel Talley and her group in Leipzig, Germany on their 2017 performance tour with Encore Laurel Talley is an accomplished…
Director Spotlight: Nathan Cohen – How to get the most out of your fundraisers
Nathan and students on their 2014 Encore Tours trip to Ireland Encore Tours director Nathan Cohen teaches 4th – 12th…
Arts Advocacy for Music Educators – Importance and Resources
You know the value of what you do – you see it every day in the progress your students make,…
29+ Free Organizational Tools for Managing Your Ensemble
Performing arts organizations typically have exceptionally tight budgets, so getting the most “bang for your buck” is especially important. Here’s…
Lesson Plan 12/13: Responding – Analyze & Interpret – Teaching the Core Music Standards
Lesson Plan 12: Responding – Analyze MU:Re7.2.E.Ia Explain how the analysis of passages and understanding the way the elements of…