November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – World Opera Day A beloved art form is finally getting its day in the spotlight…on the calendar. February 8th is World Opera Day! In Western culture, opera is a ubiquitous art form. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Thaipusam If you were to visit Malaysia, Singapore, or other Southeast Asian countries with large Tamil Hindu populations, you may be lucky enough to experience the Tamil festival of Thaipusam. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kate Huffman Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Jukebox Day National Jukebox Day celebrates the classic musical machine, the jukebox! The first forms of automated coin-operated musical devices included music boxes and player pianos, whic… Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Aditi Patel Musical Celebrations Around the World – Diwali Diwali or Deepavali literally translates to “celebration of lights.” This festival is celebrated by people of Hindu origin. Backstage Blog
November 14, 2018 Kaitlynn Eaton Musical Celebrations Around the World – Classical Music Month In 1994, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation that would draw attention to the arts and music and deemed it Classical Music Month, celebrated in September of each year. 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