March 4, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – Teach Music Week This year marks the 7th Annual “Teach Music Week,” which will be held from Monday, March 15 through Sunday, March 21. Backstage Blog
February 1, 2021 Encore Tours 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 early March. Backstage Blog
December 20, 2020 Encore Tours 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. Backstage Blog
January 21, 2020 Encore Tours 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, his operas, concertos, symphonies, and sonatas have profoundly shaped cl… Backstage Blog
July 30, 2019 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Chinese Torch Festival The Torch Festival, or Fire Festival, is a pinnacle holiday for the Yi and Bai people of Southwestern China. Backstage Blog
December 3, 2018 Kate Huffman 2019 Calendar – Musical Celebrations Around the World ravel around the world and learn about the music and traditions of different cultures across the globe just by turning the page on our free Musical Celebrations Around the World 2019 Calendar! Each pa… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day Have you ever come across an instrument and thought to yourself “Wow, that’s…interesting! I wonder how it’s played?” You’re not alone! Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day is celebrated … Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Julyn Frazier Ryan Musical Celebrations Around the World – African American Music Appreciation Month African American Music Appreciation Month was established on June 7, 1979, by President Jimmy Carter after vigorous campaigning from three activists – Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Will… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – International Drum Month International Drum Month, taking place every May, encourages people to learn about different types of drums, drumming styles, and percussion. Backstage Blog