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September 10, 2026 Encore Tours Custom Performance Tours, Built Around Your Ensemble Your ensemble has its own sound, its own goals and its own reasons for traveling. Your performance tour should reflect them. Backstage Blog Planning Your Tour
September 2, 2026 Encore Tours Taking Your Orchestra on Tour: A Free Webinar for Educators Taking an orchestra beyond its familiar stage can be one of the most memorable experiences a music educator offers. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
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