Musical Celebrations Around the World – Bagpipe Appreciation Day
The holiday known as “Bagpipe Appreciation Day” is observed every year on July 27. The bagpipes, which historians believe originated…
Musical Celebrations Around the World: Hip-Hop History Month
On Monday, August 2, 2021, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill officially designating August 11th as “Hip-Hop Celebration…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Kids Music Day
On the first Friday of every October, we celebrate Kids Music Day. Started by Keep Music Alive, an organization seeking…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Strange Music Day
Created by Patrick Grant, a New York City-based American composer, International Strange Music Day is celebrated annually on August 24th…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Dave Brubeck Day
Every year in the United States, May 4 is informally observed as “Dave Brubeck Day,” recalling the time signature of…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Guitar Month
Founded in 1987 by the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), International…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Teach Music Week
This year marks the 7th Annual “Teach Music Week,” which is will be held from Monday, March 15 through Sunday,…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Carnival
Often known as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Carnival is an annual celebration that takes place in mid-to-late February or…
Musical Celebrations Around the World: National Go Caroling Day
Although there’s no definitive history about the origins of Christmas caroling, it’s impossible to imagine the holiday season without carolers.…
Musical Celebrations Around the World – Mozart’s Birthday
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria and, although he died over 200 years ago,…