Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the last Monday of the month of May. This year it falls on May 26; it is a day to honor and remember all the brave men and women soldiers who selflessly served their country.

Music Education in the News: Hana Beloglavec, a trombonist and student at Western Michigan University, is one of the recipients of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists award.

This Day in Music History: 1912 - French composer and pianist Jean Francaix was born.