1.   Although Janet and Douglas discussed the idea of a professional touring ensemble for years, the time was never quite right for the family.

2.   From then on the family launched into a career as a touring ensemble.

3.   One might have thought that five percussionists who wanted to band together as a full-time touring ensemble were unrealistic, even slightly eccentric.

4.   The furor over the touring ensemble has generated an unusual amount of press coverage around the nation.

5.   The other significant touring ensembles that stopped here were all from the modern dance world.

6.   Touring ensembles arrange their itineraries to include it.

7.   Mouth Music has grown to a six-member touring ensemble, and Swan says the band hopes to do a U.S. tour later this year.