by Music Celebrations | May 28, 2015 | Festivals, News, Parades, Washington, DC
How many ways can one appreciate a man who so completely embodies the spirit, drive, and passion of America's Greatest Generation as Col. Arnald D. Gabriel? Answer: Not enough. Col. Gabriel served as a combat machine gunner with the United States Army's 29th Infantry... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 27, 2015 | Festivals, News, Washington, DC
Music Celebrations International is pleased to present the Sousa Band Festival, an exclusive event that will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 2016, at the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Four select... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 13, 2015 | Chicago, Festivals
The 7th Annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, 2016, and will feature four outstanding wind ensembles conducting standalone performances of Percy Grainger literature in an afternoon matinee performance in... by Music Celebrations | Nov 6, 2014 | Festivals, News, Washington, DC
Today we wish very happy birthdays to Adolphe Sax and John Philip Sousa, two musical pioneers who changed the course of music history and instrumental music as we know it.Adolphe Sax (1814-1894), renowned instrument inventor, is known for inventing the saxophone,... by Music Celebrations | Apr 29, 2014 | Festivals, News, Washington, DC
Today we’re pleased to announce the inaugural Sousa Band Festival, an exclusive music event that will take place on May 31, 2015 at the Concert Hall of Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Four select concert bands will be featured... 