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BOA Alumni Campaign

Bands of America (BOA) has launched a viral campaign to reach its 1.25 million alumni and raise $250,000 by the end of the fiscal year. The organization has been hit hard by declining event income and says it needs to reach this fundraising goal by Feb. 28, 2009, in order to be financially stable.

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On the CMA Red Carpet

“Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards, brought new meaning to marching down the red carpet this year, inviting the John Overton High School Marching Bobcats to officially begin the celebration.

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Pullanthropy: A New Way to Fundraise

If you’re tired of selling pizza, cookie dough and gift wrap, then you might want to check out PULLanthropy, a new way to fundraise and an official partner of Music for All.

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Hail to the Chief

President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 featured a large assortment of marching bands and other groups celebrating the new leader’s swearing-in.

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Instruments at Best Buy

In a move that could potentially change the music industry, a number of Best Buy retail locations now sell musical instruments. The nation’s leading consumer electronics retailer sells guitars, bass, keyboards, drums and recording equipment along with other musical accessories.

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