by Music Celebrations | Jan 14, 2015 | Ireland, News
The Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania recently returned from a tour of Ireland. Director Trever Famulare had the following to say about their trip on behalf of the entire ensemble. We are glad about their successful tour... 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 | Jun 19, 2014 | Parades, Washington, DC
Peters Township High School Marching Band of McMurray, Pennsylvania took part in the 2014 National Memorial Day Parade last month. “Thanks again for inviting our band. The students had a great time and loved everything about it!!!” – Milt Barney, Band... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 19, 2014 | Parades, Washington, DC
East Lake High School’s Silver Sound Marching Band of Tarpon Springs, Florida took part in a weekend-long celebration of Memorial Day festivities in Washington, D.C., including marching in the 2014 National Memorial Day Parade. Band Director John Fulton and... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 11, 2014 | France
The Hinds Community College Wind Ensemble, of Raymond, Mississippi returned from a concert tour of France, performing in Paris and Normandy to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day as part of the American Celebration of Music in France. Band director Shane... 