National Marching Band Day is observed on March 4 every year to celebrate the ‘march’ music genre. The genre features a strong regular rhythm expressly written for marching to and most frequently performed by military bands. The day aims to honor the dedicated musicians and composers of the sounds as well as its performers.
History
The origin of National Marching Band Day is associated with the founding of Drum Corps International (D.C.I.) by 13 founding member organizations that were seeking to govern and standardize marching band competitions throughout North America.
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D.C.I. established Marching Music Day, aimed at marking marching music as an “engaging and ever-expanding art form around the world.”
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 4 | Monday |
| 2025 | March 4 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | March 4 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | March 4 | Thursday |
| 2028 | March 4 | Saturday |
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FAQs
It honors the dedicated musicians and composers of the sounds as well as its performers.
You can support a marching music group. Can make some financial donations and attend their performances bringing new supporters.
D.C.I. established Marching Music Day.
