Travel 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 page comes with importcccant celebrations, information about where and how they’re celebrated, and beautiful photos illustrating the featured celebration of that month. Download the free 2019 Calendar to learn about holidays and celebrations such as: World Opera Day Thaipusam Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day Music in Our Schools Month Diwali African American Music Appreciation Month And so much more! In addition to short descriptions of every musical celebration, we provide a deeper dive into one celebration per month. These blog posts describe the background and significance of the celebration or holiday, share photos and videos of instruments and dances used in celebration, and give examples of how you can celebrate with your ensemble! “ By scanning the QR code at the bottom of each month, you’ll reach the respective months’ article which contains photos and videos of the instruments and dances used in that celebration and describes its background and significance, as well as how you can celebrate it with your ensemble! ” Download our free 2019 Calendar of Musical Celebrations Around the World – a perfect addition to any rehearsal space or music classroom!
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