Chorus America’s Online Learning Program Sponsored by Encore Tours
Chorus America’s online learning program is a professional development opportunity that covers the topics choruses and choral leaders want to…
The 5 Most Insightful Thoughts from Tri-M Scholarship Applicants
We recently announced the winner of the 2016 Tri-M/Encore Tours Scholarship in which high school applicants were asked to write an essay…
Choosing Sample Repertoire for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit
Whether it's for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be…
Marching Band Trips: Preparing for The Performances
You’re going on a band trip and the excitement is building. The fundraising is done and all the travel logistics…
Prepare Recordings for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit
Whether it's for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be…
Taking Engaging Photos for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit
Whether it's for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be…
Writing Captivating Biographies for Your Ensemble’s Press Kit
Whether it's for local concert promotions, touring overseas, or just posting on your website, a well-constructed press kit can be…
Band Director Tips: Know Your Community
Steve Acciani has been a band director for almost 30 years and runs one of the top programs in the…
Fundraising and Promoting Your Music Performance Trip
Fundraising: The Necessary Evil of Music Performance Trips An essential part of planning a successful student travel opportunity is fundraising…
Lesson Plan 11: Responding, Select – Teaching the Core Music Standards
STANDARD: MU:Re7.1.E.Ia Apply criteria to select music for specified purposes, supporting choices by citing characteristics found in the music and connections…