Calendar Events
- November 6, 2025
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National Saxophone Day
November 6, 2025
The Saxophone is a woodwind instrument that was developed by a second generation Belgian instrument designer by the name of Adolphe Sax in 1846. Saxophone Day is celebrated on his birthday.
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NAoAB Webinar: Working with the Music Department, Not Just the Marching Band
November 6, 2025 6:30 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST
7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
Registration formHost: Alison Beidler, WCU Bands Alumni Association, West Chester University
Alumni Band organizations don't have to limit themselves to only supporting their school's athletic bands. During your college years, it's likely you were in other wind bands, an orchestra, or choirs. Your organization can support and serve the whole music department if you wish! Learn more about developing a relationship with the Administration and Ensemble Directors of your music departments in this webinar.
- November 13, 2025
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National Hug a Musician Day
November 13, 2025
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, 2025
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- December 10, 2025
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NAoAB Alumni Band Day Wrap-Up: “How’d It Go?” Happy Hour
December 10, 2025 6:30 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST
7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
Registration will open 3–4 weeks ahead of the eventHost: Ranelle Maltas, UNL Band Alumni Association, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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 2025 Alumni Band Day, and connect with fellow alumni band leaders to share inspiration and ideas.
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- January 9, 2026
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International Choreographers Day
January 9, 2026
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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