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August 12, 2015     Encore Tours

Etude Symposium – How to Motivate Your Musicians to Practice

On Sunday, May 17th, 2015, Encore Tours welcomed 60 people aboard the yacht Elite, for a seminar on ‘Motivating Your Musicians to Practice’.

Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
August 12, 2015     Encore Tours

Gerald Dolan on Motivating Your Musicians to Practice

In this Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015, Gerald Dolan from Ipswich High School in Massachusetts shares his views with ensemble directors on how to motivate musicians to …

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August 12, 2015     Jon Linker

Band Director Spotlight: Gary Gribble’s Tips on Building a Quality Music Program

Band Director Spotlight Series

Meet fellow band directors as they share their experiences, advice, and tips for teaching band.

Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
August 4, 2015     Tori Cook

13 Ways You Know You’re on a Choir Tour

You Know You’re on a Choir Tour When…

You sing Disney show tunes… for hours… and hours…. perfecting the harmony of your “wimoweh’s”.

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July 28, 2015     Stan Pretty

The Emerald Isle’s Successful Adult Choir Tours

Working with Encore Tours has given me the great pleasure of touring with students and their inspirational music directors for many years.

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Jon Linker
July 24, 2015     Tori Cook

Meet the New Regional Manager for Encore Band Tours: Jon Linker

Get to know our  Encore Staff, passionate and well-traveled individuals who work hard to make your Encore Tours experience truly unforgettable.

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July 16, 2015     Encore Tours

Dr. Rob Franzblau on Motivating your Musicians to Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUct7ORe3_4

Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015.

Backstage Blog
July 15, 2015     Encore Tours

Dr. Carolyn Watson on Motivating your Musicians to Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78pCYEN5E7A

Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015. Dr.

Backstage Blog
July 15, 2015     Encore Tours

GRAMMY Music Educator Jared Cassedy on Motivating your Musicians to Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f9afuVFYLg

Etude Symposium hosted by Encore Tours in Boston, May 2015.

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