Travel around the globe and learn about musical traditions from different cultures without leaving your office, classroom, or rehearsal space by downloading our free Musical Celebrations Around the World 2020 Calendar! Every page features detailed insight into culturally significant celebrations, quirky musical holidays, and famous musician’s birthdays — not to mention the stunning photos illustrating all our featured celebrations. Download the free 2020 Calendar to learn about holidays and celebrations such as: World Opera Day Jazz Appreciation Month Vinyl Record Day Classical Music Month National One-Hit Wonder Day Diwali Plus, much more! In addition to the descriptions of each musical celebration, we offer more extensive background information about one celebration every month. These articles describe the historical significance of each celebration and provide suggestions about how you can celebrate with your ensemble! The digital copy includes direct links to the featured article, but you can also find our descriptions from a printed copy by utilizing the scannable QR code at the bottom of every month. Download our free 2020 Calendar of Musical Celebrations Around the World – the perfect addition to any rehearsal space or music classroom!
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