July 23, 2026 David Solar 2026–2027 Musical Celebrations Calendar A new school year brings concerts, rehearsals, auditions, deadlines and plenty of dates to keep organized. Backstage Blog
July 21, 2026 David Solar Beethoven at 200: Why His Music Still Resonates On March 26, 2027, musicians and audiences around the world will mark the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death. Backstage Blog
July 16, 2026 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World: National Piano Month Every September, National Piano Month celebrates an instrument that has shaped concert halls, classrooms, churches, theaters, jazz clubs and homes around the world. Backstage Blog
July 13, 2026 Encore Tours St. Cecilia Day: Why Musicians Celebrate the Patron Saint of Music Each year on November 22, Catholic musicians around the world celebrate St. Cecilia’s Day. Honored as the patron saint of music, musicians, and singers, St. Backstage Blog
November 15, 2024 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Drummer Day Drummers are the heartbeat of music, providing the pulse that unites and drives every performance. Backstage Blog
October 1, 2024 Encore Tours Join us in Celebrating International Music Day! At Encore Tours, music is at the heart of everything we do. Backstage Blog
August 18, 2023 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – National Radio Day Get ready to tap your toes, nod your head, and maybe even do a little dance, National Radio Day is here to sprinkle some musical merriment! This delightful day is all ab… Backstage Blog
July 20, 2022 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World – Bagpipe Appreciation Day The holiday known as “Bagpipe Appreciation Day” is observed every year on July 27. Backstage Blog
October 27, 2021 Encore Tours Musical Celebrations Around the World: Hip-Hop History Month On Monday, August 2, 2021, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill officially designating August 11th as “Hip-Hop Celebration Day,” while marking the mont… Backstage Blog