Calendar Events

March 1, 2026
  • National Music in Our Schools month

    March 1, 2026

    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, 2026
  • National Anthem Day

    March 3, 2026

    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, 2026
  • Marching Band Day (March Fourth)

    March 4, 2026

    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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March 12, 2026
  • NAoAB Webinar: Engaging Young Alumni

    March 12, 2026  6:30 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT

    7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
    Registration will open 3–4 weeks ahead of the event

    Host: Chase Maszle, Marching Royal Dukes Alumni Band, James Madison University

    Hear how the Marching Royal Dukes Alumni have resurged and retained a younger alumni constituency at James Madison University.  We'll analyze behind-the-scenes efforts and the broader strategy while drilling into a few easy-to-implement tactics for any alumni band to test out.

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April 1, 2026
April 10, 2026
  • World Baton Twirling Day

    April 10, 2026

    The WBTF Athletes’ Commission aim to increase awareness and participation in our beloved sport of Baton Twirling world-wide, by celebrating our annual World Baton Twirling Day on April 10!

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April 20, 2026
  • Volunteer Recognition Day

    April 20, 2026

    Our alumni organizations could not run without all of our amazing volunteers.

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April 22, 2026
  • NAoAB Webinar: Officer Transitions and Leadership Handoffs

    April 22, 2026  6:30 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT

    7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
    Registration will open 3–4 weeks ahead of the event

    Host: Alison Beidler, WCU Bands Alumni Association, West Chester University

    You've got your election process laid out, your have your election, and then you have new officers. What do you do from there to foster the transfer of responsibilities to the next group of officers? We'll walk you through assuring that your bylaws describe the officer responsibilities accurately, that you've documented the everyday responsibilities of each role, and that thoughtful collaboration is planned for the next officer to serve.

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April 29, 2026
  • International Dance Day

    April 29, 2026

    Celebrate our dance teams that add spirit and color to our bands.

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April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
  • International Tuba Day

    May 1, 2026

    Joel Day first established this holiday in 1979 while part of the Lower Merion High School Band. He and his fellow tuba player realized that their instruments simply failed to receive the respect and recognition they deserved. Little did he know that his efforts would result in a worldwide explosion of Tuba enthusiasm, with music being collected and performed that exalted the Tuba’s range and interest.

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June 21, 2026
  • Make Music Day

    June 21, 2026

    On Make Music Day, people all around the world come together to celebrate the incredible power of music.

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