Welcome to the Make Music Vermont blog! Here you'll find stories, updates, and insights from our vibrant musical community across the Green Mountain State. From event highlights and artist spotlights to tips for musicians and news about our programs, this is your go-to source for all things Make Music Vermont. Join us as we celebrate the power of music to bring people together and make Vermont an even more creative place to live, work, and play.
We are excited to share some big news: Make Music Vermont is gearing up for 2026 — and this year, we're growing.
Make Music Day takes place every year on June 21st, the summer solstice, when musicians of all levels and genres take to the streets, parks, porches, and stages across the world to celebrate the joy of making music. Vermont has been part of this global movement since 2016 — that's a full decade of Make Music Day celebrations across our state. We're proud to keep that tradition alive and thriving.
What's New for 2026
You may know Make Music Day in Vermont through the work of Big Heavy World, who did an incredible job championing and coordinating the event across the state since its Vermont debut in 2016. Starting this year, statewide coordination for Make Music Vermont has transitioned to a new team — and we're building on that strong foundation to make the event more connected, more supported, and more visible than ever.
Our goals for 2026 include:
- Supporting chapters across Vermont with resources, guidance, and coordination
- Strengthening statewide visibility through shared marketing and press outreach
- Making it easier for communities to participate — whether you're a longtime chapter or brand new to Make Music Day
Who We Are
The Make Music Vermont committee is made up of members from three Randolph-based organizations: The Underground — Recording Studio, Chandler Center for the Arts, and the White River Craft Center. We've been running Make Music Day in Randolph for the past six years, and we're now stepping up to coordinate the event statewide.
We're part of the global Make Music Day network — a celebration of music-making that takes place in over 1,000 cities worldwide every June 21st. Our job is to support chapters, connect communities to resources, and help make Vermont's contribution to Make Music Day as vibrant as possible. We're here to help — not to run the show in every town, but to make sure every town has what it needs to run their own.
Stay Connected
We've launched a brand new home for Make Music Vermont at makemusicvt.org — your go-to for resources, registration links, chapter info, and updates leading up to June 21. Bookmark it and check back often as we add more. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop and help spread the word:
- Facebook: facebook.com/MakeMusicVT
- Instagram: instagram.com/makemusicvermont
What to Expect from Us
We plan to send one email per month between now and Make Music Day, packed with:
- Timeline updates — key dates and deadlines so you can plan ahead
- Action steps — what you can do now to prepare, whether you're organizing a chapter or performing
- Resources — templates, guides, promotional materials, and support
- Statewide highlights — what's happening across Vermont leading up to June 21 Our goal is to make these emails genuinely useful — not just noise in your inbox.
Save the Date
MMVT Statewide Informational Mixer
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Location: Chandler Center for the Arts — Randolph, VT
Come learn how Make Music Day works, meet other participants, and get involved.
More details coming in our next email! We're thrilled to be part of this tradition, and we can't wait to see what Vermont's music community creates this summer. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.
With gratitude and good vibes,
The Make Music Vermont Team makemusicvt.org