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Make a Star-Spangled Musical Statement
With A National Anthem Day Event!
September 14th is an important day in our nation's history. On this day, Francis Scott Key penned "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing American forces defend Fort McHenry from British troops. This day serves as an excellent opportunity to educate students about the national anthem and to demonstrate to the community the
important role music teachers play in passing on our cultural heritage. Please join with other schools across the country at 9 a.m. local time to celebrate our national anthem with your own unique celebration on Friday, September 12th!
The following resources will help you in planning a September 12 National Anthem Day event.
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
How to plan a perfect National Anthem Day event and other great ideas.
Teachers’ Triumphs—
Music teachers were eager to share their experiences from National Anthem Day last year. Read what they had to say!
Bring Media Attention To Your Event
Visit Media 101 to learn how to get your school’s event on television, in the newspaper, or on the radio (MENC members-only). Read newspaper articles from 2005 National Anthem Day events to get ideas.
Become an All Star School
Every school that conducts a National Anthem Day celebration will be awarded an All Star School certificate for their participation in an event. To receive your certificate, fill out a certificate form. Also, view pictures of last year’s All Star Schools.
Get Your City and State Involved!
Every city, town, and state is eligible to become an All Star State and an All Star City. Is your city an All Star City? Is your state an All Star State? If not, now is the perfect time to sign them up. Have your elected officials proclaim September 12 as National Anthem Day and read those proclamations as part of your September 12 events! To become an All Star, visit the All Star City and the All Star State web pages for more details.
Donations
If parents or other community members are unable to celebrate National Anthem Day at your school, ask them to make a donation. All proceeds go directly to the National Anthem Project.
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