March 6, 2015 Ward Dilmore Prelude – A Succulent Treat for Music Directors by Encore Tours A music director who plans an international tour is comparable to an outstanding chef preparing an exquisite meal to be enjoyed by their musicians. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
February 26, 2015 Ward Dilmore Managing Your Elementary Strings Program in March Defining the Musical Path for Elementary Strings Congratulations on your new beginner strings members who were inducted on Valentine’s Day during your Arch of Bows Ceremony. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
February 11, 2015 Tori Cook What We All Missed at the 2015 GRAMMYs As a society, we are celebrity crazed; obsessed with finding out who Taylor Swift is dating and guessing the next embarrassing thing Kanye will do. Backstage Blog
February 5, 2015 Ward Dilmore How to Run the Arch of Bows Ceremony for Your Beginner Strings! Before reading on, we recommend first reading January’s Blog “How to Manage Your Beginner Strings Program in January“. Backstage Blog
January 29, 2015 Tori Cook Top 9 International Jazz Festivals from Around the Globe I recently attended the Jazz Education Network Conference in San Diego where Encore Tours featured a listing of top jazz festivals from around the world. Backstage Blog
January 22, 2015 Stan Pretty Music Teachers – The Best Gift Givers! Many of us can recall our favorite teacher, or certainly the one that has had the most influential impact on our later lives. Backstage Blog
January 14, 2015 Ward Dilmore How to Manage Your Beginner Strings Program in January Congratulations on surviving the holiday season! As musicians, it’s our busiest time of year because our efforts and musical gifts contribute real meaning to the holidays. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
January 6, 2015 Tori Cook What to Wear: Winter Travel in Italy We’re big believers in being prepared travelers and packing light, but just because your travel gear is functional doesn’t mean you can’t be stylish! Your … Backstage Blog
December 24, 2014 Adrian Metcalfe A Merry Xmas from the Land of Song Nadolig Llawen oddi wrth Gwlad y Gân… A Merry Xmas from the Land of Song I am Welsh. Not English. Welsh. I am very lucky. Backstage Blog