About Make Music Vermont
Make Music Vermont is the statewide celebration of Make Music Day — an annual, global festival held every June 21st, the summer solstice. On this one day, musicians of every level and genre take to public spaces to share free, live music with their communities.
A Global Tradition
Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique — a simple idea that on the longest day of the year, music should fill the streets. What started in Paris has grown into a worldwide movement, now celebrated in over 1,000 cities across 120+ countries on every continent.
Make Music Vermont proudly joins this global tradition, connecting Green Mountain musicians and communities to a celebration that spans the world.
Our Story
Make Music Vermont has been bringing music to communities across the state for over a decade. Originally coordinated by Big Heavy World, Vermont's independent volunteer-run music office, the event has grown from a handful of performances to dozens of musicians in communities statewide.
Beginning in 2026, statewide coordination of Make Music Vermont has transitioned to a new team led by Chandler Center for the Arts and The Underground, in partnership with community organizers across Vermont. We're committed to expanding participation, supporting local chapters, and making June 21st the most musical day of the year.
Our Team
Vincent Freeman
Statewide Coordinator
Vincent is the owner and audio engineer at The Underground — a recording studio and live music venue in Randolph, VT. A passionate advocate for Vermont's music community, Vincent handles statewide coordination for Make Music Vermont. When he's not behind the mixing board, he's working to connect musicians and communities across the Green Mountain State.
Chloe Powell
Fiscal Agent & Community Arts Partner
Chloe is the Executive Director of Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph, VT. With deep roots in community arts programming and a knack for bringing people together, Chloe oversees fiscal management and partnership development for Make Music Vermont. Chandler serves as the organizational home base for the initiative.
Jess Wilkinson
Community Outreach & Programming
Jess represents the White River Craft Center in Randolph, VT, bringing a creative community-building perspective to the Make Music Vermont team. Jess helps coordinate local programming, outreach to businesses and venues, and ensures Make Music Day connects with Randolph's vibrant arts and maker community.
We work alongside local chapter coordinators across Vermont, the Make Music Alliance (the national organization behind Make Music Day in the US), and community partners who believe in the power of music to bring people together.
Our Mission
To celebrate the power of music by making June 21st a day when every Vermonter can experience free, live music in their community — and when every musician has a place to play.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you — whether you want to participate, start a chapter in your town, sponsor the event, or just say hello.
Email: info@makemusicvt.org
Facebook: Make Music Vermont
National: makemusicday.org