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 – Thaipusam
If you were to visit Malaysia, Singapore, or other Southeast Asian countries with large Tamil Hindu populations, you may be…
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 – 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 – 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 – 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…
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…