Calendar Events
- October 10, 2026
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Hug a Drummer Day
October 10, 2026
Hug a Drummer Day is celebrated all around the world in order to pay tribute to and show appreciation for the drummers in bands.
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- October 29, 2026
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NAoAB Webinar: Building the Bridge: Strengthening the Relationship Between Your Alumni Band and University Band
October 29, 2026 6:30 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT
7:30pm Eastern | 4:30pm Pacific
Registration formHost: Tim Draeger, MSU Alumni Band Inc, Michigan State University
How can alumni bands become valued partners to their university and current students? Join NAoAB for a practical discussion about building stronger connections between alumni bands and the university bands they represent. We'll explore relationships with band directors and university administration, ways to connect students and alumni, strategies for bridging generations, and approaches for navigating differences over traditions, funding, branding, and game-day participation.
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- November 6, 2026
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National Saxophone Day
November 6, 2026
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.
- November 13, 2026
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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
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- December 3, 2026
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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
Registration formHost: 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
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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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