How to Choose the Perfect Performance Venue for Your Ensemble
Choosing the right performance venue is a critical part of planning a successful music tour, and we’re proud to offer…
The 7 Best International Orchestra Venues for Your Next Performance Tour
From the young violinist just starting their musical journey to the professionals working in the music industry, Encore Tours is…
Encore Tours Spotlight: Germantown Youth Symphony Orchestra Tour to Canada
The Germantown (TN) Youth Symphony Orchestra recently completed a successful 5-day tour to Canada which included three performances in stunning…
Terme Tettuccio: Picturesque Venue for Orchestra Tours in Montecatini, Italy
With wonderful basilicas seemingly around every corner along with historic theaters and beautiful outdoor piazzas, Italy offers an abundance of…
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 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…
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…
How Choirs Can Work with Orchestras: From the viewpoint of the Executive Director
Encore's Ward Dilmore with the Chorus America panelists on working with orchestras: Linda Moxley, Jeffrey Jordan, and Henry Leck Guest…
Little Known Repertoire for Orchestras: Elgar Symphony No. 1
Looking for a fantastic, but relatively unknown piece to perform with your orchestra? Consider Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1 in…
The Undeniable Benefits of Band, Orchestra and Choir Trips
As a choir director and employee at Encore Tours, I can say without a doubt that every traveling ensemble undergoes…