March 25, 2016 Melody Potratz Feeding the Soul During a Busy School Year This blog was written by guest blogger Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Music Teacher Series. Ms. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 5: Grow Your Group and Pack Your Bags! While your Program Manager is working on your tour details, you’ll be working on growing your group! Here are some proven strategies for success: Host Ongoing Meetings We’… Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 4: Working with Your Program Manager Once your passengers start registering, your tour is a “go!” You’ll be assigned your very own Encore Program Manager who will be there with you every step of the way during your … Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 3: Recruiting For Your Performance Tour Once your ensemble’s board is “on-board” (see what we did there?), it’s time to start recruiting your participants. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 2: Getting Approval From the Board Whether you’re a school or community ensemble, you’ll probably be needing to get approval from the board for your tour. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 18, 2016 Encore Tours Getting Started Step 1: Contact An Encore Tour Consultant Planning your performance tour is a breeze with Encore. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
March 16, 2016 Andrew Yaracs Why Do I Need a Music Travel Company For My Band Trips? By the very nature of the job, a band director is often quite good at problem solving, multitasking, working under pressure, making decisions and organizing, but when it comes to booking a band tr… Backstage Blog
March 9, 2016 Jon Linker Taking Your Ensemble to Italy: Unforgettable Performance Opportunities If you’re looking to take your ensemble overseas, Italy offers a wealth of performance opportunities, not to mention amazing food, beautiful scenery, and some of the most famous art and historic… Backstage Blog
March 8, 2016 Andrew Yaracs The Benefits of Traveling With Your Ensemble The benefits of travelling with your ensemble can be numerous. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources