November 2, 2016 Tori Cook 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 learn more about. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
November 1, 2016 Tori Cook 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 on “how music can be def… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 27, 2016 Tori Cook Defining Music as a Universal Language: Interviewing the 2016 Tri-M Scholarship Winner Hi, Lydia! Thank you for taking the time to interview with us today. Backstage Blog
October 20, 2016 Andrew Yaracs Dealing With Adversity On Your Music Performance Tour Have A Plan B No matter how much planning goes into a trip even the best laid plans can be disrupted b… Backstage Blog
October 12, 2016 Encore Tours 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 an invaluable… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 4, 2016 Bonnie Roberts How to Run “The Suitcase Race!” “I don’t know what to pack!” “Can I bring my own shampoo and hairdryer?” “So does it rain a lot?” Most of my trips inv… Backstage Blog
September 28, 2016 Encore Tours 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 have been arranged. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
September 26, 2016 Encore Tours Taking Your Band to New Places (Video) Adventure, friendships, independence, new experiences and cultures, fantastic venues and audiences, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to explore. Backstage Blog
September 26, 2016 Encore Tours 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 an invaluable… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources