Guides, FAQs, and tools to help you make the most of Make Music Day — whether you're a musician, location host, chapter organizer, or sponsor.
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Brand & Messaging
Need to talk about Make Music Vermont? Here are the key messages:
Elevator Pitch: Make Music Vermont is a free, statewide celebration of music on June 21st — the summer solstice. Musicians of all levels perform in public spaces from Burlington to Brattleboro, joining over 1,000 cities worldwide in the annual Make Music Day tradition.
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- Postino STD
- BioRhyme
- Poppins
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- Make Music Green:
#1E3A2B - Make Music Beige:
#F5F0E6 - Make Music Gold:
#F4A300
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For Musicians:
We're playing Make Music Vermont on June 21st! Join us from [hour] to [hour] at [location] in [town] for a free, live performance as part of Make Music Day, a worldwide celebration of music happening in 1,000+ cities across 120+ countries. Come hang, bring a friend, and enjoy the longest day of the year with live music!
@makemusicvt | #MakeMusicDay #MakeMusicVT
For Locations:
We're proud to be a host location for Make Music Vermont on June 21st! Stop by [location] in [town] to enjoy free live music as part of Make Music Day, the global celebration of music on the summer solstice. All are welcome! If you are interested in performing at [location], sign up at https://register.makemusicvt.org.
@makemusicvt | #MakeMusicDay #MakeMusicVT
National Projects
Sixth year of global song swap where artists cover each other's original music, in collaboration with Make Music Nigeria and Make Music Long Beach.
Mallets provided for Elliot Cole's flowerpot composition, a sonic meditation piece anyone can play. Instruction sheet available.
Free guitar string changing events at music stores on June 21st. First 12 people at each participating store receive free Elixir strings and a changing lesson.
Global corporate band initiative inviting workplace bands (75%+ coworkers) to perform, with potential competition and gear prize from sponsor.
Long-standing wind ensemble project playing Sousa marches, aiming for 50 locations across the US for the 250th anniversary. Working with Levitt Family Foundation.
Special 100th anniversary celebration with activations planned in Chicago and Santa Monica, seeking other cities along the historic route. Includes a new song competition.
Second year collaboration with Music Teachers National Association, activating piano stores with mass piano events. Seeking piano dealers and music teachers.
New interactive project where passersby conduct prepared orchestras/ensembles in public spaces. Inspired by Improv Everywhere's Charlie Todd, conceived as a memorial to Mark Green.
Partnership with NFHS and Alfred Music offering three free patriotic-themed pieces (band, orchestra, and choir) for the US 250th anniversary. Schools can perform on June 21st or submit videos.
Returning improvised vocal experience with song leaders guiding spontaneous singing. New York had a 24-hour marathon last year.
Contact
Questions? Need help? Reach out to the statewide coordination team:
Email: info@makemusicvt.org
Facebook: Make Music Vermont
MMVT DocumentsAlliance National Projects