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
November 13, 2018 Jon Linker [QUIZ] Which Destination is Best for Your Ensemble? If you’re new to the world of performance travel as a music director, you may not know where to begin the process. Backstage Blog
November 8, 2018 Kate Huffman The Secret to Gaining Your Administration’s Approval for a Performance Tour If you are a music director leading a group of musicians on a performance tour, you may find that the administration or board of your school or organization will need to approve your upcoming trip… Backstage Blog
November 1, 2018 Kate Huffman Kate’s Performance Tour to China & Japan: A trip that set a path for life I grew up in rural Northeastern Iowa and had never left the country before my college wind ensemble went on a three-week performance tour through the People’s Republic of China and Japan. Backstage Blog
October 25, 2018 Yuri Kim 6 Spooky Destinations Around the World With Halloween just around the corner, you might be hard at work getting into the spirit of the holiday: stocking up on delicious candy, watching and r… Backstage Blog