Buy a Musical Instrument Day
When is Buy a Musical Instrument Day? This holiday is always celebrated on May 22
Today is Buy a Musical Instrument Day, a May 22 holiday. Everyone was introduced to a musical instrument in grade school. Remember the Recorder? It was the first musical instrument we played and hopefully learned. If we were all thumbs or tone-deaf, the recorder was the only instrument we ever played. However, if we were musically inclined at all, most students advanced to other instruments. Eventually, they joined a school band or orchestra.
Isn’t it obvious how to celebrate Buy a Musical Instrument Day? If you are a musician in need of a new instrument, today could be a very good day indeed! If you have been considering taking up a musical instrument, today can be your starting point. And, the good news is you’re never too old to begin playing a musical instrument. Many senior citizens pick up musical instruments as a hobby. They even form senior bands, often playing in public.
Song of the Day: American Pie (The Day the Music Died) by Don McLean (1971)
How to Celebrate Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Okay….. Just in case you haven’t figured out how to participate in this day………..
- Go out and buy a musical instrument!
- Practice with your instrument.
- Join a band or orchestra.
Today's Quote
“Music is the soundtrack of your life.” – – Dick Clark
History and Origin of Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. But, it is really easy to guess the type of business that likely created this day…..and why.
We traced this holiday back to before 2000.
This Day in History
In addition to Buy a Musical Instrument Day, here are some other things that happened on May 22:
- Canned rattlesnake meat goes on sale in Florida. (1931)
- The debut of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. (1967)
- Baseball pitcher Tommy John was born on this day in 1943.
More May 22 Holidays
Besides Buy a Musical Instrument Day, here are more May 22 holidays you certainly will enjoy celebrating:
More About Today
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Flower of the Day: Hyacinth Bean Vine
Recipe of the Day: Pigs ‘n Taters
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