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!
December 26, 2024 Encore Tours Join Us at the 2025 Jazz Educators Network Conference in Atlanta The 2025 Jazz Educators Network (JEN) Conference is just around the corner, taking place January 8–11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Backstage Blog
December 20, 2024 Encore Tours Happy Holidays from the Team at Encore Tours! As the holiday season draws near, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation to all of you. Backstage Blog
December 11, 2024 Encore Tours Meals and Melodies: 5 Must-Visit Foodie Destinations for Your Next Performance Tour Over three decades of delivering exceptional performance tours, we’ve learned a thing or two. We know the importance of delivering dynamic venues. Backstage Blog