Noteworthy

Booster clubs and band parents, rejoice! Two new online resources for the adults of the music education world have emerged: BandBoostersOnline.com and the National Association of Music Parents (AMP). Both organizations are founded by people with years of experience in music education and focus on connecting boosters through discussion and shared advice.

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International Dinkles Day

Current and former band students around the world celebrated Aug. 25 by putting on their marching shoes for the first International Dinkles Day.

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"band-Ing" Together for Joplin

All around the country, marching bands as well as music corporations and professional musicians are “band-Ing” together for the Joplin (Mo.) Eagle Pride Band, whose high school along with much of its city was destroyed by a tornado on May 22.

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Disney STEP Classic

Step groups can step right up for the annual Disney STEP Classic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Walt Disney World Resort, coming Feb. 18 to 19, 2012.

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Remembering 9/11

As the nation commemorated the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, high school marching bands were among those leading the displays of patriotism. From a thematic field show to a mass band concert, these special performances were meaningful for performers and audience members.

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