Musical Celebrations Around the World – Chinese Torch Festival
Image source The Torch Festival, or Fire Festival, is a pinnacle holiday for the Yi and Bai people of Southwestern…
5 Pieces of Valuable New Job Advice for Music Directors
We’ve all been through the rollercoaster of emotions that come with interviewing and getting a new job. First, the fear.…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Classical Music Month
In 1994, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation that would draw attention to the arts and music and deemed it…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day
Have you ever come across an instrument and thought to yourself “Wow, that’s…interesting! I wonder how it’s played?” You’re not…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Drum Month
International Drum Month, taking place every May, encourages people to learn about different types of drums, drumming styles, and percussion.…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Music in Our Schools Month
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – World Opera Day
A beloved art form is finally getting its day in the spotlight…on the calendar. February 8th is World Opera Day!…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Thaipusam
If you were to visit Malaysia, Singapore, or other Southeast Asian countries with large Tamil Hindu populations, you may be…
When Your Organist Isn’t Who You Expected
What do you expect when you have a meeting with the Assistant Director of Music for a church? What gender…
Planning Church Music After Easter
Alleluia! The Lord is risen! The Lord is risen, indeed! On April 1st, 2018 (unless you’re Orthodox), Christians across the…