Peter Ede, one of our most accomplished Tour Managers, traces the bizarre story of what happened to composer Joseph Haydn’s head after it was removed from his body and stolen by gravediggers. With the accompaniment of Haydn’s music and with beautiful visuals of Vienna and Eisenstadt, we will examine this unusual and intriguing story.

As part of our Encore Live series, Tour Manager Sonia Beck examines Flamenco as an art form, as a musical discipline, and as a philosophical influence on all areas of Spanish life.

In our latest edition of Encore Live, we sat down with Tour Manager Adrian Metcalfe to examine several songs that embody Ireland's history of rebellion. Join us as we dive into the story behind the music, and find out more about Ireland's rebellious spirit.

Dr. Sean Boulware, a prominent conductor, clinician, and vocalist, discusses how repertoire can inspire your community and why repertoires should be influenced by the community.

Suzanne Woodruff, Director of Choral Music and Performing Arts Department Chair at Woodward Academy, discusses the importance of choosing repertoire for your choir that is relevant to the community.

Thank you for listening to the Encast. We hope you enjoyed learning about the Community Chorus of Detroit and their incredible journey. At Encore Tours, we believe that successful music programs and great travel go hand in hand. Our performance tours help boost your ensemble's reputation in the community, enhance recruitment, and support fundraising efforts. Come speak with one of our team members to learn more!

Much like the city they represent, the Community Chorus of Detroit has grown and evolved so much in recent years. In our finale, Diane Linn looks forward to the bright future of both her ensemble and the city she loves. We also hear from Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, who praises the CCD for all of their incredible accomplishments.

Diane Linn describes how her experience with Encore Tours has helped the Community Chorus of Detroit set goals, build excitement, and inspire a sense of purpose in the ensemble members.

On a performance tour to England, Diane Linn describes how the Encore team created once-in-a-lifetime opportunities by scheduling a performance at the historic St. Paul's Cathedral and setting up a meeting with Jon Rutter, a renowned composer, conductor, and producer of choral music.

Having completed her checklist for building an ensemble, Diane Linn looks forward to the CCD's next great adventure -- embarking on an international performance tour.