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November 13, 2026
  • National Hug a Musician Day

    November 13, 2026

    National Hug a Musician Day comes around annually on November 13. A lot of work goes into being a musician, and not everyone‘s aware of it. If you know a musician who spends hours a day practicing and hours a night playing at bars, clubs, and concerts, envelop them in a big ol’ loving hug and let them know they’re appreciated.

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November 15, 2026
December 3, 2026
  • NAoAB Alumni Band Day Wrap-Up: “How’d It Go?” Happy Hour

    December 3, 2026  6:30 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST

    7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
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    Host: Alison Beidler, WCU Bands Alumni Association, West Chester University

    Join us for our traditional year-end Happy Hour as we ask “How’d it go?” Celebrate the highlights and lessons learned from challenges unique to your 2026 Alumni Band Day, and connect with fellow alumni band leaders to share inspiration and ideas.

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January 9, 2027
  • International Choreographers Day

    January 9, 2027

    Celebrate those who create the beautiful visuals for our dance and color guard! International Choreographers Day is celebrated every year on January 9 across the globe. Choreographers are the masterminds behind all the beautiful dance choreographies and routines we see — the creative geniuses behind designing, planning, and arranging different movements together. 

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March 1, 2027
  • National Music in Our Schools month

    March 1, 2027

    The first National Music in Our Schools month took place in New York back in March 1973, and it’s been growing in popularity ever since. We recognize the importance of music education, so join us as we celebrate this important cause.

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March 3, 2027
  • National Anthem Day

    March 3, 2027

    National Anthem Day commemorates the day the United States adopted “The Star-Spangled Banner” as its National Anthem. Written by Francis Scott Key, the “Star-Spangled Banner” became the National Anthem in 1931.

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March 4, 2027
  • Marching Band Day (March Fourth)

    March 4, 2027

    Meant as a day to build awareness around the ‘marching arts’, Marching Band Day is all about those upbeat, often cheerful bands which also happen to be moving around while playing.

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