Media Resources

2022 – International Coverage
“Comment New York a importé notre Fête de la musique…,” by Anne-Sophie Jahn, Le Point, June 21, 2022
“Fête de la musique : aux États-Unis, un succès fou qui séduit au-delà des grandes villes,” by Alexis Buisson, Télérama, June 21, 2022
“Comment la Fête de la musique est-elle devenue un événement global ?,” by Frédéric Martel, France Culture, June 19, 2022
“MC Solaar in New York for the Fête de la Musique,” RFI English, June 22, 2022
“Emmenés par MC Solaar, des musiciens français ont vécu «leur rêve américain» à New York,” Le Figaro/AFP, June 22, 2022
“Berlin, Bruxelles, New York: comment la Fête de la musique est partie à la conquête du monde,” Le Figaro/AFP, June 20, 2022
“Une célébration en fanfare pour les 40 ans de la Fête de la musique,” by Marie-Eléonore Noiré, French Morning, June 14, 2022
“‘We need parties’: Fête de la Musique, France’s summer solstice music festival, turns 40,” France 24, June 21, 2022
“LISTEN: Five things to know about France’s Fête de la musique, The Local FR, June 16, 2022
“World Music Day 2022: History, significance, celebrations, and quotes,” CNBC TV 18 (India), June 21, 2022
“Make some noise at Make Music Day 2022,” by Hugh Robertson, Limelight Magazine (Australia), June 20, 2022
“Make Music Nigeria announces its plans for the ‘Make Music Day’ 2022 celebrations,” Nigerian Tribune, May 27, 2022

2022 – US Coverage

Angola, IN
“Summer Solstice celebrated with music,” by Beth Swary, The Herald Republican, June 22, 2022

Appleton, WI
“Musicians of all ages and skill levels participate in Appleton’s ‘Make Music Day’,” by Ashley Kaster, FOX 11 News, June 21, 2022

Atlanta, GA
“Inaugural Make Music Day Atlanta features local performers,” CBS 46 News, June 21, 2022

Avon Lake, OH
“In the key of fun: making music in Avon Lake,” by Linda Gandee, Cleveland.com, June 27, 2022
“Make Music Day returning to Avon Lake,” by Destiny Torres, The Morning Journal, June 15, 2022
“New K9 Officer Lex Starts Patrol + Make Music Day Next Week,” by Karena Garrity, Patch Avon OH, June 15, 2022
“June 21 is Make Music Day in Avon Lake,” by Linda Gandee, Sun Sentinel, June 6, 2022

Barron, WI
“Barron, communities around world to celebrate music,” The Chronotype, June 16, 2022
“Make Music Day next Tuesday in Barron,” by Ryan Urban, Barron News-Shield, June 15, 2022

Beaumont, TX
“Make Music Day Beaumont: June Jams and Juneteenth,” by Stephan Malick, Beaumont Enterprise, June 17, 2022
“Make Music Beaumont brings live music and vendors to downtown,” KFDM Fox 4, June 12, 2022

Beverly Hills, CA
“Make Music Day Beverly Hills Set for June 21,” Beverly Hills Courier, June 21, 2022
“Celebrate the power of music during Make Music Day Beverly Hills,” Beverly Press, June 16, 2022

Big Bear Lake, CA
“7 venues, multiple musicians mean hot sounds at Big Bear Make Music Day,” by Marcus Dietz, Big Bear Today Magazine, June 18, 2022
“Music makes the Village sing,” by Kathy Portie, Big Bear Grizzly, June 8, 2022

Cape Islands, MA
“Sittin’ In: Making music for the solstice,” by John Basile, CAI (NPR), June 17, 2022

Charlotte, NC
“Make Music Day on June 21 — music all day throughout Uptown and South End,” by Jody Mace, Charlotte on the Cheap, June 21, 2022

Chattanooga, TN
“Make Music Day in Chattanooga,” Times Free Press, June 23, 2022
“Creating Music – And Community – In Chattanooga,” WUTC, June 20, 2022
“Your weekly planner of Chattanooga-area events (including Make Music Day, garden tours, cocktail festival),” by Lisa Denton, Chattanooga Times Free Press, June 18, 2022
“Make Music Day Chattanooga Returns On June 21 With Events All Around Town,” by Mark Anderson, Chattanooga Pulse, June 14, 2022
“A Summer Celebration Of Music For All Ages And Skills,” WUTC, May 27, 2022

Chicago, IL
“2022 Chicago Summer Festival Guide,” by Kristen Thometz, WTTW, June 20, 2022
“Chicago Riverwalk 2022 summer season events announced,” Reel Chicago, June 18, 2022

Cincinnati, OH
“Largest annual music event kicks off summer,” by Camri Nelson, Spectrum News 1, June 22, 2022
“Cincinnati celebrated Make Music Day with free performances,” WKRC Local 12, June 21, 2022
“Outdoor music celebration to bring dozens of free performances across city,” by Nikki Kingery, Cincinnati Business Courier, June 20, 2022
“Things to do in Cincinnati this week: June 20-26,” by Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 18, 2022

Clatsop County, OR
“‘Make Music Day’ in Seaside, Astoria,” Seaside Signal, June 3, 2022

Columbia, MO
“Columbia joins the global Make Music festival, drawing pros and amateurs to play live,” by Grace Ann Natanawan, Columbia Missourian, June 21, 2022
“Columbia Participating in National “Make Music Day” June 21,” by Isabelle Marak, COMO Buz, June 9, 2022

Columbia, SC
“Make Music Day celebrated in Columbia,” by Mike Olson, ABC Columbia, June 21, 2022
“Local Living: Shrimp & Grits Fest this weekend, celebrate “Make Music Day” at the Koger Center and more!,” by Mike Olson, ABC Columbia, June 20, 2022

Darke County, OH
“Darke County Employee Choir performs at Make Music Darke County,” by Abigail Miller, Darke County Now, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Darke County lineup announced,” Daily Advocate, June 16, 2022
“DCCA invites participants to Make Music Darke County,” Daily Advocate, May 25, 2022

Danbury, CT
“Episode 9: This Week in the City, Make Music Day,” City of Danbury, June 27, 2022
“‘Make Music Danbury’ is a Citywide Event That Will Transform Every Porch + Deck Into a Stage This Summer,” by Lou Milano, i95 Rock, March 18, 2022

Ellensburg, WA
“Ellensburg Make Music Day brings out the best in local musicians in the downtown,” by Rodney Harwood, Daily Record, June 23, 2022
“Ellensburg Make Music Day will feature music at several musical venues around downtown,” by Rodney Harwood, Daily Record, June 6, 2022

Englewood, NJ
“Make Music Day Returns to Englewood on June 21st,” New Jersey Stage, June 18, 2022

El Paso, TX
“View photos of how El Paso joined the worldwide celebration Make Music Day 2022,” by Gaby Velasquez, El Paso Times, June 22, 2022
“El Paso Will Join ‘Make Music Day’ Around the World on June 21st,” by Monika Acevedo, KISS FM, June 19, 2022
“EPIMF brings Make Music Day back to El Paso on June 21,” El Paso Herald Post, June 19, 2022

Fairfield, CT
“Fairfield Hosts 5th Annual ‘Make Music Day’,” by Alfred Branch, Patch Connecticut, June 6, 2022

Fargo-Moorhead Metro, ND
“Businesses collaborate to bring Make Music Day to Fargo-Moorhead,” by Lonna Whiting, Inforum, June 13, 2022
“Make Music Day – FMWF Metro,” Broadway Square, June 11, 2022

Fullerton, CA
“Day of Music Fullerton, part of a worldwide festival, returns on a small scale,” by Sarah Mosqueda, Daily Pilot / LA Times, June 22, 2022
“The Downtown Report: Day of Music Returns June 21,” by Mike Ritto, Fullerton Observer, June 14, 2022
“The Downtown Report: Early June Edition,” by Mike Ritto, Fullerton Observer, June 1, 2022

Gig Harbor, WA
“Make Music Day rings in summer at Uptown,” by Charlee Glock-Jackson, Gig Harbor Now, June 20, 2022
“Make Music in Gig Harbor,” by Jillian Chandler, Gig Harbor Living Local, May 5, 2022

Green Bay, WI
“Make Music Day to be celebrated across Wisconsin today,” by Tanner Duffney, NBC 26 Green Bay, June 21, 2022
“Three cities in northeast Wisconsin join in on Make Music Day 2022,” by Indiana Schilz, WFRV, June 21, 2022

Hartford, CT
“Make Music Day Celebrated in West Hartford,” by Baylee Krulewitz, We-Ha.com, June 23, 2022
“Kicking off the summer with 10 music festivals throughout Connecticut this weekend,” by Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Day is June 21. Here’s where you can find the free CT concerts.,” by Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, June 11, 2022
“MUSIC Break into tunes on Make Music Day,” Journal Inquirer, June 16, 2022
“Windsor Locks to participate in International Make Music Day,” by Collin Atwood, Journal Inquirer, June 7, 2022
“A summer full of festivals, concerts, films, exercise classes at the Hartford waterfront,” by Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, May 25, 2022

Hastings, MN
“Make Music Day in Hastings,” by Bruce Karnick, Hastings Journal, June 23, 2022
“Hastings Celebrates Make Music Day,” KDWA, June 23, 2022
“Make Music Day Will Go On,” KDWA, June 20, 2022
“Apply to Hastings Make Music Day,” by Sophia Voight, Hastings Star Gazette, February 23, 2022

Hawaii
“Make Music Day Hawaii 2022,” by Ross Shimabuku, KHON 2, June 20, 2022

Hebron, CT
“Center of Hebron filled with song on Make Music Day,” by Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, June 22, 2022

Houston, TX
“COVID vaccine for young kids, Make Music Day in Houston, and the co-creator of ‘Deadpool’,” by Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media, June 21, 2022

Kansas City, MO
“It’s outdoor concert season in Kansas City. Check out these cheap or free summer shows,” by Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, June 9, 2022

Kenosha, WI
“Today’s events for Tuesday, June 21,” by Liz Snyder, Kenosha News, June 21, 2022
“Crank up the music! Check out the lineup for the free Make Music Block Party in Downtown Kenosha on Tuesday,” by Natalia Anastasovski, Kenosha News, June 19, 2022
“Kenosha Calendar: No Shortage of Fun Things to do with Dad on Father’s Day Weekend,” by Laura Marran, Kenosha.com, June 15, 2022

La Crosse, WI
“Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Make Music La Crosse!,” by Tracy Ballzer, Z93 Radio, June 20, 2022
“La Crosse again celebrates the Summer Solstice with Make Music Day,” by Tracy Ballzer, WIZM, June 19, 2022
“Make Music La Crosse to feature variety of free musical events on summer solstice,” by Mike Tighe, WKBT News8000, May 11, 2022

Land O’Lakes, WI
“LOLA organizes international music day celebration June 21,” Vilas County News-Review, June 28, 2022
“Land O’Lakes sound garden integrates music, nature, and community artwork for immersive experience,” by Katie Thorensen, WXPR, June 20, 2022
“LOLA announces upcoming Make Music Day schedule,” Vilas County News-Review, June 15, 2022

Lansing, MI
“Sousapalooza comes to Lansing Tuesday for Make Music Day,” WILX NBC 10, June 21, 2022

Las Cruces, NM
“Several free shows in Las Cruces as part of Make Music Day. Check it out.,” Las Cruces Sun News, June 20, 2022
“Make Music Day 2022 performances at the Rio Grande Theater and Plaza de Las Cruces,” Las Cruces Bulletin, June 17, 2022
“Swing dance lessons to taco trucks Tuesdays: Nearly 60 events at Plaza de Las Cruces this summer,” Las Cruces Sun News, May 24, 2022

Los Angeles, CA
“Make Music Los Angeles Day Is Here to Cheer,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC Los Angeles, June 21, 2022
“Summer Solstice: Where to Celebrate the First Day of Summer,” by Destiny De La Cueva, NBC Los Angeles, June 14, 2022

Madison, WI
“Watch Now: Making Music in Madison on the Longest Day of the Year,” Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2022
“Musicians spread out across Madison as part of event celebrating summer,” by Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker, Channel 3000, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Madison Day showcases hundreds of local musicians,” by Gabriella Rusk, WMTV NBC, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Madison inspires community members,” by Madoline Plattenberg, WORT, June 21, 2022
“What to do in Madison this week: Make Music Madison, and more concerts in Isthmus Picks,” Isthmus, June 20, 2022
“Make Music Madison returns Tuesday,” Channel 3000, June 20, 2022
“Learn harmonica, compose tunes on a banana and more at 10th annual Make Music Madison,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, June 17, 2022
“Celebrate the musician inside you with Make Music Day,” by Kyle Jacobs, WMTV NBC, June 19, 2022
“Kick off summer with these 31 June events,” by Emily Knepple, Madison Magazine, June 1, 2022
“Summer is back – and so is outdoor music,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, May 20, 2022
“Venues, performers needed for this year’s Make Music Madison festival,” by Gabriella Rusk, WMTV NBC, March 23, 2022

McMinnville, OR
“Performers play, sing on ‘Make Music Day’,” News Register, June 26, 2022
“Musicians will Perform Today,” News Register, June 21, 2022
“Stopping By: Music Maker,” by Starla Pointer, News Register, June 14, 2022
“A World of Music,” by Starla Pointer, News Register, June 14, 2022
“McMinnville joins the international Make Music Day celebration,” by David Bates, Visit McMinnville, June 17, 2022
“Arts Alive talks Make Music McMinnville Co-founders Jamie Corff and Freddie Lamb,” by Courtney Terry, Arts Alive, June 3, 2022

Miami, FL
“French Caribbean Power Trio Delgres Gears Up for Fête de la Musique ,” Miami New Times, June 17, 2022
“40th Anniversary of Global Music Festival,” Miami’s Community News, June 13, 2022
“The soprano star with Miami roots,” by Bianca Marcof, Miami Times, May 3, 2022

Middletown, CT
“Musicians, audiences invited to Middletown Make Music Day June 21,” Middletown Press, May 10, 2022

Milwaukee, WI
“Free live music taking place across Milwaukee Tuesday as part of World Make Music Day,” by Melissa Zygowicz, WDJT CBS 58, June 21, 2022

Montclair, NJ
“It’s Make Music Day! Enjoy Music Today All Over Montclair,” Baristanet, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Days returning to Montclair, starting June 18,” by Michelle Smith, Montclair Local, June 15, 2022

Nashville, TN
“Musicians set to perform all over Nashville,” NewsChannel 5, June 21, 2022
“Just Want To Bang On The Drums All Day Event June 22,” Cannon Courier, June 22, 2022
“Community drum event set for June 22,” Murfreesboro Post, June 10, 2022
“Free Event: Drum One, Drum All! Everybody Drum Some to Host Community Rhythm Event at Old Fort Park,” Rutherford County Source, June 12, 2022
“Make Music Day hosts tambourine jam,” Nashville Ledger, May 6, 2022

New Haven, CT
“PHOTOS: Make Music Day in Meriden,” by Dave Zajac, Record Journal, June 23, 2022
“Yale Alumni Q&A: Marina Belica ’81 and Julie Flanders ’81,” by E.J. Crawford, Yale Alumni, June 21, 2022
“Local artists wanted for ‘Make Music Day’ in Meriden,” by Mary Ellen Godin, Record-Journal, June 20, 2022
“8 things to know this week in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire,” Record Journal, June 19, 2022
“The Town of Woodbridge is again participating in Make Music Day on June 21!,” Woodbridge Town News, May 26, 2022

New York, NY
“‘Make Music New York Day’ brings punk rock sounds of summer to Lower East Side block party,” by Bob Krasner, amNewYork, June 22, 2022
“Making music across the five boroughs,” by Roger Clark, NY1, June 21, 2022
“Music for the Longest Day of the Year,” The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC, June 21, 2022
“‘Make Music Day New York’ features live performances in the 5 boroughs,” by Kiran Dhillon, Mira Wassef, PIX 11 Morning News, June 21, 2022
“Music festival returns to Battery Park,” CBS 2 New York, June 21, 2022
“Make Music America, New York Style,” by Ralph Spielman, Chelsea News, June 22, 2022
“Worlds collide as shooting rattles troubled Tompkinsville, resurrected Minthorne Street,” by Tom Wrobleski, Staten Island Advance, June 23, 2022
“Make Music NY (6/21/22),” Concertmeister, June 22, 2022
“Celebrating the Summer Solstice (today!) with Make Music New York,” EV Grieve, June 21, 2022
“Mass Appeal Harmonicas – Make Music Day 2022,” CentralPark.com, June 21, 2022
“Make Music Day on the Upper West Side: 12 Free Concerts in One Day!,” by Hazen Cuyler, I Love the Upper West Side, June 16, 2022
“If We Can Make It Here…,” by Sarah Beling, W42ST, June 16, 2022
“Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage: Fête de la Musique,” by Shaye Weaver, Time Out New York, June 13, 2022
“40th Anniversary of Make Music Day Celebrates Tuesday, June 21,” by Suzanna Bowling, Times Square Chronicles, June 8, 2022
“Annual France Rocks NYC Summer Fest Announces Line-up,” by Alain Clerine, NYS Music, June 4, 2022
“This Citywide Festival Is Bringing 1,000 Free Music Events to NYC in June,” by Serena Tara, Thrillist, May 18, 2022
“40th anniversary of “Make Music Day” will take place on June 21,” by Alyssa Ammirati, Staten Island Advance, May 1, 2022
“Summerlong Festival Brings Dances, Opera And Pride To NYC Streets,” by Matt Troutman, Patch New York, March 23, 2022
“Let’s Make Music In NY During The Make Music New York Festival 2022,” Harlem World, March 14, 2022

Northwest CT
“Torrington joins Make Music Day with live performances,” by Emily M. Olson, The Register Citizen, June 22, 2022
“Make Music Day features live music and dance, June 21,” The Register Citizen, June 10, 2022

Norwalk, CT
“30 free things to do in Connecticut this summer,” by Joseph Tucci, CT Insider, June 17, 2022

Philadelphia, PA
“Free Library of Philadelphia aims to provide entertainment, safe spaces this summer,” by TaRhonda Thomas, ABC 6, June 21, 2022
“Celebrating Make Music Day,” Good Day Philadelphia, Fox 29, June 21, 2022
“Music festival in Philadelphia for all ages,” by D. Malik, PHL17 News, June 20, 2022
“Norristown to kick of summer 2022 with inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee Street Festival,” by Rachel Ravina, The Times Herald, June 2, 2022
“Two outdoor music festivals to return next month, looking for participants,” West Philly Local, May 3, 2022

Pittsburgh, PA
“20 things to do this week, from Make Music Day to Pogopalooza to OpenStreetsPGH,” by Jennifer Baron, Next Pittsburgh, June 19, 2022
“Live music throughout New Brighton today,” by Scott Tady, Beaver County Times, June 21, 2022

Platteville, WI
“Platteville event aims to make music ‘open to everybody’,” by Grace Nieland, Telegraph Herald, June 22, 2022

Polk County, OR
“Indy Song for ‘Make Music Day’ Unlikely but Support for Town Tune Hits High Note,” by Anne Scheck, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, May 11, 2022
“Make Music Day,” Polk County Itemizer-Observer, May 4, 2022

Ridgefield, CT
“In photos: Music fills the streets of Danbury, Ridgefield for Make Music Day with outdoor performances,” by H John Voorhees III, Newstimes, June 21, 2022
“Celebrate Make Music Day in Ridgefield on the First Official Day of Summer!,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, June 21, 2022
“Rock your Father’s Day in Ballard Park!,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, June 19, 2022
“Ridgefield Music And Art On Display,” by Michael Lemanski, Patch Connecticut, June 14, 2022
“Ridgefield Library Sets Events For ‘Make Music Day’,” by Rich Kirby, Patch Ridgefield, June 6, 2022
“Ridgefield Arts Watch: Here are the events to look forward to in June,” by Raje Kaur, The Ridgefield Press, June 2, 2022
“Community news: Ridgefield student wins Scrabble competition, and more,” The Ridgefield Press, May 18, 2022

Rogue Valley, OR
“Making music in Talent,” by Jamie Lusch, Mail Tribune, June 21, 2022

Rolla, MO
“Rolla Town Band to perform summer concerts,” by Laura Studyvin, Missouri S&T, June 14, 2022

Salem, OR
“Salem’s Make Music Day celebrates first day of summer,” by Brian Hayes, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2022
“Ironman, splash pads, festivals return to Salem, but no fireworks show planned,” by Whitney Woodworth, Statesman Journal, June 16, 2022

San Diego, CA
“Arts District in Liberty Station hosts a ‘Make Music Day’ Festival on June 21,” by Kacey McKinnon, KUSI, June 21, 2022
“Jam, Drum, Create to Celebrate ‘Make Music Day’ at Carlsbad’s Museum of Making Music,” Times of San Diego, June 19, 2022
“Museum Of Making Music To Celebrate Global Make Music Day, Launches New Interactive Exhibition,” There San Diego, June 2022
“Music & Dance Take To The Outdoors At ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This Month,” There San Diego, June 2022
“Make Music Day – Free Activities,” KPBS, June 21, 2022

San Francisco, CA
“International Make Music Day Comes to San Francisco,” NBC Bay Area, June 21, 2022
“BLUEGRASS AT THE BAR: Lonesome Still, Red Hill Derby / Make Music Day Summer Solstice Celebration,” SF Station, June 2022

San Jose, CA
“Make Music San Jose,” Silicon Valley Business Journal, June 21, 2022
“Country radio station KRTY signs off FM and rides into ‘the future’,” by Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, June 18, 2022

Santa Fe, NM
“SFR Picks—Week of June 15,” by Riley Gardner, Alex De Vore and Taya Demianova, Santa Fe Reporter, June 15, 2022

Sheboygan, WI
“Sheboygan to Celebrate Make Music Day Today,” by Ryan Brahm, Seehafer News, June 21, 2022
“Road America’s Vintage Festival Weekend is Friday-Sunday. What to know if you go,” by Brandon Reid, Sheboygan Press, May 16, 2022

Southeastern Connecticut
“‘We are New London, and we are on the map’,” (Editorial) The Day, June 25, 2022
“Make Music Day serenades southeastern Connecticut,” by Dana Jensen, The Day, June 21, 2022
“And the Band(s) Played on—Making Music on Lyme Street to Celebrate Midsummer,” by Olwen Logan, Lyme Line, June 22, 2022
“Happy Midsummer’s Day! Old Lyme Celebrates Summer Solstice with ‘Make Music Day,’ This Evening,” Lyme Line, June 21, 2022
“The region erupts in song Tuesday on Make Music Day,” by Rich Koster, The Day, June 15, 2022
“Library Notes: Changing focus as we welcome summer,” by Jill Adams, The Day, May 23, 2022
“Not just for fun, music has a philanthropic side,” by John Leahy, The Day, May 16, 2022

Stamford, CT
“Downtown Stamford’s Make Music Day Returns on June 21, 2022!,” Fairfield After Dark, June 20, 2022
“The Dish: Celtics owner dines; Ali Wentworth signs books; Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels advises grads,” by Susie Costaregni, Greenwich Time, June 18, 2022

Stoughton, WI
“Make Music Stoughton Day set for June 21,” by Scott De Laruelle, Stoughton Courier Hub, June 5, 2022

Stratford, CT
“Arts Alliance of Stratford gears up for Make Music Day Tuesday,” News 12, June 17, 2022

Streator, IL
“Poco a Poco in Streator accepting applications for young artist program,” Shaw Local News Network, March 24, 2022

Sun Prairie, WI
“Citywide Make Music Sun Prairie set for Tuesday, June 21,” by Kari Walton and Kyle Ketelsen, Sun Prairie Star, June 12, 2022
“Prairie Music & Arts co-sponsors first Make Music Day Sun Prairie on June 21,” by Chris Mertes, Enterprise-Press, May 6, 2022

Superior, WI
“The sound of music fills Superior,” by Maria Lockwood, Superior Telegram, June 22, 2022
“It’s official; Superior mayor proclaims June 21 as ‘Make Music Superior Day’,” by Molly Wasche, CBS 3 Duluth, June 21, 2022
“Best Bets: Rock the Bayfront for Grandma’s Marathon,” by Jay Gabler, Duluth News Tribune, June 13, 2022
“Community Calendar: Craft fair, Solon Springs Lions Club fishing contest and more,” Superior Telegram, June 9, 2022

Syracuse, NY
“Syracuse to celebrate Make Music Day with live performances, including a rapper who only raps about potatoes,” by John Frasier, WSYR TV, June 21, 2022
“Grant program helps CNY artists, organizations continue to try and rebuild from COVID,” by Scott Willis, WAER, May 30, 2022

Upper Perkiomen Valley, PA
“Upper Perkiomen community once again celebrating World Music Day in person,” by Chantelle Calhoun, WFMZ, June 21, 2022

Vermont
“International ‘Make Music Day’ celebrations all across Vermont,” by Carolyn Sistrand, NBC 5, June 21, 2022
“Randolph’s ‘Make Music Day’ Heralds Beginning of Summer,” by Dylan Kelley, The Herald, June 23, 2022
“Soundbites: Make Music Day in Vermont, Rockin’ Ron’s Library Tour, and Saving Grace Beef With Lil Xan,” by Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days, June 8, 2022
“VAE, Make Music Day bring good vibes to Bennington Price Chopper,” by Gena Mangiaratti, Brattleboro Reformer, June 21, 2022
“More than 100 musicians to play free Vermont shows on a single day next week,” by Brent Hallenbeck, Burlington Free Press, June 18, 2022
“Charlotte Makes Music all day on June 21,” The Citizen, June 16, 2022
“Celebrate the summer solstice and Make Music Day Tuesday, June 21 at the Godnick Adult Center,” Mountain Times, June 15, 2022
“Make Music Vermont Returns on June 21,” The World Online, April 12, 2022

Waunakee, WI
“Create Waunakee committee earns statewide tourism award,” by Roberta Baumann, Waunakee Tribune, March 22, 2022

Waterbury, CT
“Make Music Day celebrated in Waterbury,” by Raquel Williamson, Republican-American, June 21, 2022

York County, PA
“‘Make Music Day’ held in York County,” WGAL 8, June 21, 2022
“York County happenings: Make Music Day; Juneteenth events,” York Dispatch, June 16, 2022

2021 – National Coverage
“États-Unis: Houston se met aussi à l’heure de la Fête de la musique,” by Thomas Harms, Radio France International, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day is Monday: Learn how to make music without traditional instruments,” by Lisa Denton, Yahoo! News, June 19, 2021
“Goings On About Town: Make Music New York,” by Jay Ruttenberg, The New Yorker, June 12, 2021
“Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth to Perform at Make Music Day,” Jambands.com, June 9, 2021
“Ring in the Summer: Make Music Day is June 21!,” International Musician, June 2021
“Music Performance Trust Fund Supports Live Music with $2.2 Million in Community Grants,” by Frank Hammel, School Band and Orchestra, May 31, 2021
“Celebrate World Music Day: Songs for Children From Around the Globe,” by Kate Bayless, Momtrends, May 20, 2021

2021 – Local Coverage

Albuquerque, NM
“Albuquerque joins worldwide ‘Make Music Day’ celebration,” KRQE News 13, June 21, 2021
“What’s happening around New Mexico June 18 – June 24,” by Anna Padilla, KRQE, June 18, 2021

Allen, TX
“Allen celebrates international Make Music Day with an instrument ‘petting zoo,’ free concerts,” by Brandi Addison, Dallas Morning News, June 10, 2021

Appleton, WI
“Make Music Day fills Appleton with sound,” Fox 11 News, June 21, 2021
“Fox Cities P.A.C. celebrates Make Music Day,” by Lydia Andersen, WFRV (CBS), June 18, 2021

Ashland, OR
“SOU Celebrates Make Music Day,” by Savannah Blake, Ashland Tidings, June 21, 2021
“SOU offers free concert for global Make Music Day celebrations,” Herald and News, June 11, 2021

Austin, TX
“Austin Public Library tunes into the best local music with Electric Lady Bird,” by Brianna Caleri, Culture Map Austin, June 23, 2021
“Make Music Austin Day: How you can participate on Monday,” KXAN (NBC), June 20, 2021

Avon Lake, OH
“Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville,” by Julie A. Short, Cleveland.com, June 12, 2021

Barron, WI
“Barron celebrates Solstice with music,” by Ryan Urban, Barron News-Shield, June 23, 2021
“International Make Music Day observed,” The Chronotype, June 22, 2021
“Make Music Day June 21 in Barron,” Barron News-Shield, June 9, 2021

Beaumont, TX
“Make Music Day comes to Beaumont,” by Kim Brent, Beaumont Enterprise, June 19, 2021
“Beaumont to host inaugural ‘Make Music Beaumont’ event,” by Olivia Malick, Beaumont Enterprise, June 3, 2021
“‘Make Music Beaumont’ with Ole Lonesome,” The Examiner, June 2, 2021

Beverly Hills, CA
“Songs will fill the air during Make Music Beverly Hills,” Beverly Press, June 17, 2021
“Commission Plans Summer of Art in Beverly Hills,” by Bianca Heyward, Beverly Hills Courier, June 17, 2021

Big Bear Lake, CA
“Sing along in Village,” by Kathy Portie, Big Bear Grizzly, June 23, 2021

Black Hills, SD
“Make Music Black Hills back in action,” by Dominique Smith, NBC Newscenter 1, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day coming to the Black Hills,” by Miranda O’Bryan, KOTA TV (ABC), June 18, 2021

Charlotte, NC
“Axios weekday planner: 29 things to do in Charlotte this week,” by Symphony Webber, Axios Charlotte, June 21, 2021
“June 21 marks Make Music Day,” South Charlotte Weekly, June 21, 2021
“Charlotte Celebrating Make Music Day With Several Pop-Up Performances,” by Sarah Tate, iHeartRadio, June 9, 2021
“Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte,” by Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, June 9, 2021
“Make Music Day Charlotte,” Q City Metro, June 2, 2021
“Make Music Day on June 21,” by Jody Mace, Charlotte on the Cheap, June 2, 2021

Chattanooga, TN
“Make Music Day in Chattanooga,” Times Free Press, June 23, 2021
“Flowerpot Music Postponed Due To Expected Storms,” The Chattanoogan, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day Chattanooga 2021,” Nooga Today, June 21, 2021
“New Instrument Lending Library Debuts At Make Music Day 2021,” by Christina Sacco, The Pulse, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day is Monday: Learn how to make music without traditional instruments,” by Lisa Denton, Times Free Press, June 19, 2021
“Your weekly planner of Chattanooga-area events (including a Father’s Day deal at Lake Winnie and a 4th of July fest),” by Lisa Denton, Times Free Press, June 19, 2021
“Live In The Library: Make Music Day Chattanooga ,” by Ray Bassett, WUTC (NPR), June 18, 2021
“New Instrument Lending Library Debuts At Make Music Day,” The Chattanoogan, June 18, 2021
“Flowerpot Music Is Part Of Make Music Chattanooga Lineup Monday, June 21,” The Chattanoogan, June 7, 2021

Chicago, IL
“Parks and Pool Ready for Summer Season in McKinley Park,” by Justin Kerr, McKinley Park News, June 22, 2021
“2021 Chicago Summer Festival Guide,” by Kristen Thometz, WTTW (PBS), June 14, 2021
“Summer Calendar of Festivals and events: Chicago 2021,” by Carole Kuhrt Brewer, Chicago Now, June 3, 2021

Cincinnati, OH
“Make Music Day brings live performances back,” by Katie Kapusta, Spectrum News 1, July 9, 2021
“Musicians across the city welcome summer solstice with a song,” by Amanda Rossmann, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 21, 2021
“More Than 70 Free Concerts Take Over Cincinnati for Make Music Day on June 21 ,” CityBeat, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Cincinnati draws crowds to free performances despite rain,” by Meredith Stutz, WLWT (NBC), June 21, 2021
“Make Music Cincinnati celebrates with live music all over town,” by Miana Massey, WLWT (NBC), June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day: Global celebration includes performances across Cincinnati-area,” by Clancy Burke, WKRC Local 12, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Cincinnati,” WKRC Local 12, June 20, 2021
“Things to do in Cincinnati this week: June 21-27,” by Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 19, 2021
“Sounds Of Music To Fill Cincinnati For Make Music Day,” by Tana Weingartner, Cincinnati Public Radio, June 18, 2021
“60 performers will take over 30 venues across the city for Make Music Cincinnati,” by Sarah Michels, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 17, 2021
“Make Music Cincinnati: city-wide celebration of summer solstice,” Movers and Makers Cincinnati, June 12, 2021
“Call To Artists: Make Music Cincinnati,” by Courtney Phenicie, Cincy Music, June 10, 2021
“Arts program’s seeds of change begin to yield fruit,” by Ray Gargano, Cincinnati Business Courier, June 9, 2021
“Make Music Cincinnati,” WGUC Clef Notes, June 7, 2021

Columbia, SC
“To-Do List: Columbia arts and entertainment picks (June 16-23),” by Jordan Lawrence, The Post and Courier, June 16, 2021

Connecticut
“Free events mark Make Music Day in CT communities,” Bronx News 12, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day returns with live performances across the state,” by TinaMarie Craven, Connecticut Post, June 16, 2021

Darke County, OH
“Let’s celebrate summer and music,” by Marilyn Delk, The Daily Advocate, May 27, 2021
“DCCA invites all to ‘Make Music Darke County’,” The Daily Advocate, May 25, 2021

Davis, CA
“Make Music Day Davis is on for this year,” Davis Enterprise, June 11, 2021
“Davis Media Access: On making music, parades and a pandemic project,” by Autumn Labbé-Renault, Davis Enterprise, May 6, 2021

Decatur, AL
“Make Music Day in Decatur on Monday,” by Catherine Godbey, Decatur Daily, June 17, 2021

Eastlake, OH
“Make Music Eastlake had a ‘great start,’ organizer says,” by Marah Morrison, The News-Herald, June 22, 2021
“Eastlake to take part in Make Music Day,” by Marah Morrison, The News-Herald, May 31, 2021

El Paso, TX
“El Paso celebrates Make Music Day 2021,” KTSM NBC, June 21, 2021
“Here’s your updated guide of things to do in the El Paso area in 2021-22,” by Maria Cortes Gonzalez, El Paso Times, June 14, 2021
“Enjoy free Make Music Day in El Paso at Keystone Heritage Park,” by Maria Cortes Gonzalez, El Paso Times, June 10, 2021
“El Paso International Music Foundation again joins global Make Music Day celebration,” El Paso Herald-Post, June 8, 2021

Fairfield, CT
“Fairfield Musicians ‘Bring Joy To Others’ With Make Music Day,” by Jarret Liotta, Fairfield Patch, June 22, 2021
“Fairfield welcomes local musicians at Make Music Day celebration,” Fairfield Citizen, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day Returns To Fairfield Next Week,” by Anna Bybee-Schier, Fairfield Patch, June 16, 2021
“Community news: Dogs allowed off leash again and more,” Fairfield Citizen, May 13, 2021

Federal Way, WA
“Make Music Federal Way celebrates local musical talents,” by Olivia Sullivan, Federal Way Mirror, June 22, 2021

Fitchburg, WI
“‘Make Music Fitchburg’ set for June 21,” by Emilie Heidermann, Fitchburg Star, June 16, 2021

Gig Harbor, WA
“Make Music Day in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area,” Greater Seattle on the Cheap, June 17, 2021
“Edmonds musician to participate in Make Music Day festival June 21,” My Edmonds News, June 15, 2021
“Make Music Day Festival Comes To Gig Harbor Later This Month,” by Charles Woodman, Patch Gig Harbor, June 10, 2021

Green Bay, WI
“‘Make Music Day’: Musicians pour their heart and soul sharing a piece of their culture,” by Valerie Juarez, NBC 26, June 21, 2021

Hartford, CT
“Listen to music in Windsor Locks,” by Joe Chaisson, Journal Inquirer, June 21, 2021
“Music: Manchester Symphony plays on this summer,” Journal Inquirer, June 3, 2021
“Hartford Is America’s Best City for Artists, New Rankings Reveal,” Connecticut By The Numbers, May 23, 2021
“After COVID Hiatus, Greater Hartford Festival Of Jazz Returns This Summer,” by Ray Hardman, WNPR, May 20, 2021

Hastings, MN
“Here are all of the events you can enjoy in Hastings this summer,” Republican Eagle, May 18, 2021

Hawaii
“Make Music Day,” KHON 2, June 21, 2021
“Entertainment: Make Music Hawaii day celebrates local artists and musicians,” Hawaii News Now, June 3, 2021
“Make Music Day International Celebration,” by John Veneri, KHON 2, June 1, 2021

Hebron, CT
“Community News For The Hebron Edition,” Hartford Courant, June 11, 2021
“Hebron seeks musicians for ‘Make Music Day’,” The Chronicle, May 5, 2021
“Make Music Hebron plans to once again bring music to Main Street,” by Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, April 27, 2021

Houston, TX
“Harold’s plays host for festival event,” by Adam Zuvanich, The Leader, June 23, 2021
“Houston Police Chief Troy Finner (June 21, 2021),” by Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media, June 21, 2021
“Harold’s in Heights to participate in Monday music festival,” by Adam Zuvanich, The Leader, June 19, 2021
“First Make Music Day in Houston – Free Musical Celebration on June 21st,” Houston on the Cheap, June 18, 2021
“Best Virtual Bets: Juneteenth, A ‘90s Cabaret, and Make Music Day,” by Natalie De La Garz, Houston Press, June 17, 2021
“10 Exciting Events Lined Up At The Buffalo Bayou This Month,” Houston on the Cheap, June 7, 2021
“Join Mayor Turner In Global Make Music Day Celebration,” Houston Patch, May 8, 2021

Issaquah, WA
“Downtown Issaquah Celebrates Make Music Day,” 425 Magazine, June 21, 2021

Kansas City, MO
“Make Music Kansas City debuts Monday with over 70 performances held city-wide,” by Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, June 21, 2021
“Kansas City celebrates Make Music Day for first time,” KCTV CBS 5, June 21, 2021
“Kansas City joins in on the Make Music Day celebration,” by Heidi Schmidt, Fox 4, June 21, 2021
“Kansas City celebrates Make Music Day,” by Abby Hoover, Northeast News, June 21, 2021
“Kansas City Set To ‘Make Music’,” KCUR (NPR), June 18, 2021
“The Pitch’s guide to your summer events in Kansas City,” The Pitch, June 4, 2021

Kenosha, WI
“A joyful noise: Make Music Day is June 21,” by Liz Snyder, Kenosha News, June 19, 2021
“Kenosha opening up for summer with approvals for Celebrate America, parade, concerts, other events,” by Terry Flores, Kenosha News, May 11, 2021

Knoxville, TN
“Knoxville marks ‘International Make Music Day’ with city-wide sound celebration,” by Katie Inman, News 10 (NBC), June 21, 2021
“Make Music Knoxville Organizes Free Event,” Knoxville Focus, June 20, 2021

La Crosse, WI
“La Crosse celebrates international celebration, “Make Music Day” for the first time,” by Alex Loroff, WI Proud, June 22, 2021
“‘Make Music Day’ comes to La Crosse,” by Marcus Aarsvold, WXOW (ABC), June 21, 2021
“La Crosse celebrates “Make Music Day” for the first time,” by Alex Loroff, WEAU NBC 13, June 21, 2021
“La Crosse joins global ‘Make Music Day’ celebrations,” by Greg White, News 8000, June 21, 2021
“La Crosse to hold music performances for Make Music Day,” by Kade Overton, News 8000, June 20, 2021
“Mayor Reynolds declares June 21 as ‘Make Music La Crosse Day’,” by Olivia Herken, La Crosse Tribune, June 18, 2021
“First time ever, Make Music Day coming to La Crosse,” by Tracy Ballzer, WIZM News, June 17, 2021
“First ‘Make Music Day’ celebration hitting La Crosse’s streets on the summer solstice,” by Olivia Herken, La Crosse Tribune, May 17, 2021
“Make Music La Crosse event to debut in June,” by Jordan Vian, News 8000, May 17, 2021
“Musicians sought for Make Music La Crosse Day June 21,” WXOW News 19 (ABC), May 17, 2021

Lancaster, PA
“Here’s who’s performing on Make Music Day,” by Kellen Stepler, Lancaster Online, June 18, 2021

Laredo, TX
“Celebrate Make Music Day with a new tune!,” by Justin Reyes, KGNS TV, June 21, 2021
“Frontera Beer Garden to host Make Music festival,” by Justin Reyes, KGNS TV, June 21, 2021

Las Cruces, NM
“Make Music Day is June 21 in Las Cruces,” Las Cruces Bulletin, June 16, 2021
“Make Music Day in Las Cruces Includes Demonstrations and Live Music,” KRWG Public Media, June 16, 2021
“Las Cruces City Hall Outdoor Lights Mark Pride Month,” KRWG Public Media, June 5, 2021
“Make Music Day returns to Las Cruces June 21, Las Cruces Sun News, June 5, 2021
“Make Music Day Returns to Las Cruces June 21,” KRWG Public Media, June 3, 2021

Liberty, MO
“Liberty’s Make Music offers melodious variety,” by Kellie Houx, Courier Tribune, June 22, 2021

Los Angeles, CA
“‘Hollywood Music & Mystery’ Event Adds Suspense To Walk Of Fame,” by Kenan Draughorne, Patch Hollywood CA, June 16, 2021

Madison, WI
“Photos: Madison is alive with the sounds of music,” by Ruthie Hauge, The Cap Times, June 22, 2021
“Live music continues its comeback from the pandemic. Today is Make Music Madison with free concerts citywide of many kinds of music. Here are guides with details,” by Jacob Stockinger, The Well-Tempered Ear, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Madison coming Monday to private driveways, public parks and street corners,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, June 19, 2021
“Float into summer with the Yid Vicious Paddle Party,” by Maggie Ginsberg, Madison Magazine, June 14, 2021
“Wisconsin celebrates musicians with Make Music Day Madison,” by Taylor Bowden, NBC 15, June 11, 2021
“Live music is back: Here’s where to go in June,” By Gaby Vinick and Sam Jones, Madison Magazine, June 1, 2021

Miami, FL
“Make Music Miami: Free ‘celebration of music’ is today!,” by Noelani Soto, Miami on the Cheap, June 21, 2021

Middletown, CT
“Guilford’s Whitfield House presents Make Music Day’ eve concert,” Middletown Press, June 16, 2021
“Calendar: Stuff to do on the shoreline,” Middletown Press, June 7, 2021
“Middletown’s Buttonwood Tree announces programs, events for June,” Middletown Press, June 2, 2021

Milledgeville, GA
“Georgia College celebrates World Music Day with gongs,” WMAZ 13, June 21, 2021

Milwaukee, WI
“‘It’s a joyous thing’: Make Music Day celebrates the musician in everyone,” by Megan Carpenter, Spectrum News 1, June 22, 2021

Montclair, NJ
“Group gathers in Montclair park to celebrate Make Music Day,” News 12 New Jersey, June 21, 2021
“Live Music: Make Music Day Continues Sunday,” by Lauren Peacock, Montclair Local, June 19, 2021
“Montclair Make Music Days Is Back With Live Performances For 2021,” by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena, Montclair Local, June 4, 2021

Moorhead, MN
“Celebration of music at MSUM’s International Make Music Day event,” by Clarissa Allen, KVRR, June 21, 2021
“MSUM invites the community to band together for Make Music Day,” by Lonna Whiting, Inforum, June 14, 2021

Nashville, TN
“Nashville celebrates Make Music Day on Monday,” by Cole Johnson, Newschannel 5, June 21, 2021

Newark, NJ
“Ironbound Youth Learn How to Play Music, Perform Through This Local Program,” by Tom Wiedmann, TAP into Newark, June 21, 2021

New Haven, CT
“Make Music Day Adds Spice To Bear’s,” by Brian Slattery, New Haven Independent, June 22, 2021
“Woodbridge Participates In Make Music Day,” Patch Bethwood, May 27, 2021
““Arts On Call” Parties In Hamden,” by Karen Ponzio, New Haven Independent, May 24, 2021

New York, NY
“Montague BID, BHA bring music, joy to Brooklyn Heights, by Mary Frost, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 24, 2021
“Hazmat Modine at the Dumbo Archway in Brooklyn (In Person),” by John Schaefer, New Sounds (WNYC), June 21, 2021
“Road To Reopening: Dance Parties, Watch Parties Feature Happy Crowds In New York City And Beyond,” by Ali Bauman, CBS 2 News, June 21, 2021
“‘Make Music New York’ musical celebration returns across the city,” by Hannah Kliger, News 12, June 21, 2021
“Free Citywide Concerts, Stacey Abrams, Suzanne Vega, and more,” The Skint, June 21, 2021
“Arts take center stage in Woodhaven,” by Max Parrott, Queens Chronicle, June 24, 2021
“A year of taking care of BIDness,” by Max Parrott, Queens Chronicle, June 24, 2021
“Live Music Returns to the Esplanade,” by Marc Bussanich, TAP into Sutton Place / Lenox Hill, June 22, 2021
“Celebrate the Summer Solstice — Monday, June 21st — With ‘Make Music New York’,” by Caitlin Hawke, West Side Rag, June 21, 2021
“Make Music New York “East-Meets-West” Fusion Concert,” City Guide, June 19, 2021
“Outdoor Concerts will Kick Off the Summer,” by Mike Mishkin, I Love the Upper West Side, June 18, 2021
“Weekend Events for Juneteenth and Father’s Day,” by Sile Moloney, Norwood News, June 18, 2021
“Free Music Celebration in the Bronx,” Bronx Mama, June 9, 2021
“Make Music Day Returns In-Person On June 21,” by Danielle Modica, NYS Music, May 24, 2021
“Broadway Is Coming Back and More NYC Tourism News,” by Ethan Wolff, City Guide, May 12, 2021
“How We’ll Be Able to Hear Live Music This Summer,” by Justin Davidson, New York Magazine, February 26, 2021

Northeast CT
“Make Music Day celebrates musicians and their art worldwide,” by Em Farnsworth, Journal Inquirer, June 17, 2021
“Community News For The Windham Edition,” Hartford Courant, June 11, 2021

Northwest CT
“Performers announced for Make Music Day on June 21,” by Shaw Israel Izikson, Winstead Phoenix, June 2, 2021

Orange, CA
“The Best Things To Do In Southern California This Week: June 21 – 24,” by Christine N. Ziemba, LAist.com, June 21, 2021

Philadelphia, PA
“Today is Make Music Day! Celebrate with events across the Delaware Valley,” PHL17 Morning News, June 21, 2021
“Community Briefs: Community invited to celebrate Make Music Day on Monday,” by Peg DeGrassa, Daily Times, June 20, 2021
“See Willie Nelson, Take in Great Dancing, and More,” Philadelphia Weekly, June 8, 2021

Platteville, WI
“Make Music Day shakes things up at Platteville senior home,” by Bennet Goldstein, Telegraph Herald, June 22, 2021

Portland, ME
“Portland locals celebrate ‘Make Music Day’ in their own unique way,” NBC Newscenter Maine, June 21, 2021

Ridgefield, CT
“Make Music Day launches Ridgefield’s first Summer of Song,” by Alyssa Seidman, Ridgefield Press, June 22, 2021
“Make Music Day Ridgefield Tomorrow,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, June 20, 2021
“Make Music Day at The Aldrich: WCYO Performs in Sculpture Garden and on Front Porch!,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, June 18, 2021
“Gong and Drum Circle at Make Music Ridgefield,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, June 10, 2021
“Ridgefield Arts Council Make Music Day Adds “Paint the Music” to Lineup of Events, Local Art Organizations Collaborate,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, May 29, 2021
“Calling All Ridgefield Musicians and Performers! Make Music Celebration is June 21!,” Ridgefield’s Hamlethub, May 11, 2021

Rolla, MO
“Dr. Delbert Day selected for American Song Project,” The Rolla Daily News, June 11, 2021
“Make Music Day to be celebrated in Rolla,” by Lori Amos, The Rolla Daily News, June 11, 2021
“Make Music Day being held in Rolla on June 21,” by Rob Viehman, Three Rivers Publishing, June 10, 2021

St. Louis, MO
“Why 3 St. Louisans Hauled A 700-Pound Piano Up A 758-Foot Cliff,” by Evie Hemphill, St. Louis Public Radio, June 25, 2021
“Tim’s Travels: Make Music Day STL in the Delmar Loop,” by Tim Ezell, Fox 2 Now, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Weekend in the U City Loop,” St. Louis Magazine, June 17, 2021

Salem, OR
“Photos: Make Music Day Salem marks a return to normalcy and the start of summer,” by Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day Salem Marks Return of Summer” by Virginia Barreda, Salem Statesman Journal, June 20, 2021
“Make Music Day returns to Salem next week with in-person performances,” by Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter, June 14, 2021

San Jose, CA
“San Jose’s hotel tax revenue won’t recover until 2025,” by Tran Nguyen, San Jose Spotlight, June 21, 2021
“Today is Make Music San Jose Day: Opera, Jazz and More, Online,” San Jose Inside, June 21, 2021
“People gather for live music in Downtown San Jose to end milestone week,” by Amanda del Castillo, ABC 7 News, June 19, 2021

Santa Fe, NM
“Music Lovers Only: Filling the longest day of the year with free music,” by David Campbell Lozuaway-McComsey, Santa Fe Reporter, June 16, 2021
“You’re invited to make music,” by T.S. Last, Albuquerque Journal, June 13, 2021

Seattle, WA
“The Best Things To Do from Home in Seattle This Week: June 21-27, 2021,” by Elaina Friedman, EverOut Seattle, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day Seattle – June 21,” Patch Seattle, June 14, 2021

Southeastern CT
“‘Music is the key to happiness’: Make Music Day brings joy back to Norwich,” by Matt Grahn, The Bulletin, June 22, 2021
“Region celebrates Make Music Day,” by Sarah Gordon, The Day, June 21, 2021
“Make Music Day hosts dozens of performances Monday,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 18, 2021
“Make Music Day registration continues through Monday, by Rick Koster, The Day, June 4, 2021
“Waterford Library Notes: ‘Tails and Tales’ says it all this summer for reading programs,” by Jill Adams, The Day, May 24, 2021

Stamford, CT
“Make Music Day Stamford Downtown June 21 – Calling All Musicians!,” StamfordPlus, June 2, 2021
“Make Music Day Stamford Downtown Returns June 21,” by Richard Kaufman, Patch Stamford, May 27, 2021

Stevens Point, WI
“Downtown Stevens Point filled with music during ‘Make Music Day’ ,” by Ben Zitouni, WAOW News 9 (ABC), June 21, 2021
“Musicians to Fill Downtown ,” Stevens Point News, June 14, 2021
“Wanted: Musicians for new event in central Wisconsin,” by Sirena Mankins, WAOW News 9 (ABC), May 25, 2021
“CREATE seeks street musicians for planned day of downtown music, by Patrick Lynn, Point/Plover MetroWire, May 25, 2021

Stratford, CT
“Make Music Day – Stratford,” by Jim Taylor, Patch Milford, June 12, 2021

Vermont
“Make Music Day returns,” Deerfield Valley News, June 18, 2021
“Make Music Day June 21 in Randolph,” The Herald, June 10, 2021
“How you can take part in Make Music Day in St. Albans on June 21,” Saint Albans Messenger, June 9, 2021
“‘Make Music Day’ Comes To Randolph,” The Herald, May 27, 2021

Washington, DC
“Opera Lafayette celebrates Fête de la Musique in D.C.,” by Doug Rule, Metro Weekly, June 18, 2021

Waterbury, CT
“Waterbury kicks off summer season with International Make Music Day celebrations,” by La Salle Blanks, WTNH, June 21, 2021
“CT Music: Little Big Town latest ensemble heading to Bridgeport venue,” by Kellie Lambert, Republican American, June 9, 2021

Waunakee, WI
“Waunakee village policy addresses flag raising requests,” by Roberta Baumann, Waunakee Tribune, June 25, 2021

Wisconsin
“Spectrum West with Al Ross,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 10, 2021

Yonkers, NY
“Yonkers Libraries Celebrate Music on June 21,” Yonkers Times, June 17, 2021

Australia
“Musicians Shared the Joy of Music Australia-Wide on Make Music Day,” by Greg Phillips, Australian Musician, June 25, 2021
“Aussie singers help female inmates finetune,” Mirage News, June 24, 2021
“Artists around the country prepare for Make Music Day in 2021,” by Michael Kaufmann, Limelight Magazine, June 18, 2021
“Western Sydney musicians amp up for global celebration,” Mirage News, June 16, 2021
“Australian Music Association urges musicians to create their own stages for Make Music Day 2021,” by Will Brewster, The Music Network, June 14, 2021
“Showcase for local acts on Make Music Day,” Mirage News, June 9, 2021
“Penrith Celebrates Make Music Day 2021 With Local Pop-up Events,” Australasian Leisure, June 9, 2021
“Free Nowra concert to mark Make Music Day,” South Coast Register, June 9, 2021
“Green Mist records live out of Queenstown’s Paragon Theatre,” by Molly Appleton, The Advocate, June 8, 2021
“Six grants state wide available to musicians,” Coast Community News, May 5, 2021
“Create NSW giving Illawarra musicians grants for Make Music Day,” by Desiree Savage, Illawarra Mercury, April 30, 2021
“NSW Government announces new Make Music Day grants,” by Michael Kaufmann, Limelight Magazine, April 29, 2021

Brazil
“Piracicaba participa da festa mundial da música,” Jornal de Piracicaba, June 13, 2021
“Vozes femininas vão representar o Distrito Federal no festival Make Music Day,” by Ray Santos, Journal Dia Dia, June 12, 2021
“Make Music Day: trombonista Raul de Souza é homenageado,” Musica & Mercado, June 9, 2021
“Blumenau no Make Music Day,” by Fernando Krieger, Informe Blumenau, June 7, 2021
“Jovem sulsancaetanese cantará em festival mundial, by Humberto Pastore, ABC Repórter, June 7, 2021
“Músicos cearenses serão destaque no Make Music Day,” O Lagoa, June 3, 2021
“Músicos da Paraíba serão destaque no Make Music Day,” Paraiba.com.br, June 3, 2021
“Abertas as inscrições para o mega evento mundial da música O Make Music Day 2021,” Conexão Tocantins, May 4, 2021
“Evento global Make Music Day abre inscrições para artistas,” by Rafa Ventura, POPline, May 4, 2021
“Pandemia, musicoterapia e tecnologia impulsionam mercado de instrumentos,” by Daniel Neves, Exame, May 2, 2021

United Kingdom
“Make Music Day: Events across Scotland to celebrate world’s biggest grassroots DIY festival,” The Sunday Post, June 17, 2021
“Thousands of children in Wiltshire to sing Together outside next week,” by Erin Wright, Swindon Advertiser, June 14, 2021
“World’s Largest Grassroots Music Movement: Share Your Sounds & Celebrate Make Music Day,” by Mike Cobley, Brighton.co.uk, June 10, 2021
“Craven village news from our correspondents,” by Viv Mason, Craven Herald and Pioneer, June 10, 2021
“World Heart Beat Music Academy joins Colombian musicians Mr. Klaje to celebrate Make Music Day,” Music-News.com, June 10, 2021
“Chelmsford Festival 2021: Everything you need to know,” by Alex Gidden, Chelmsford & Mid Essex Times, June 7, 2021
“Albany’s ‘Summer in the Garden’ Programme,” Southwark News, June 3, 2021
“A silver serenade for Make Music Day UK,” by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, May 27, 2021
“Primary school to ‘sing outside’ with thousands across Wiltshire,” Melksham Independent News, May 26 2021
“Culture Corner: The City’s back – here’s what’s on in June,” by Tessa Marchington, City A.M., May 24, 2021
“Thousands of children in Wiltshire to sing Together outside next month,” by Erin Wright, Swindon Advertiser, May 21, 2021
“Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre shines light on entertainment,” Cumbria Crack, May 11, 2021
“Sponsored: Waltham Forest Cello Fest 2021,” The Strad, May 11, 2021

2020 – National Coverage
“Setting Free the Music, and the Listeners,” photos by Amr Alfiky, The New York Times, June 22, 2020
“Photo Gallery: Make Music New York in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park,” The Associated Press, June 21, 2020
“The Silver Linings of Virtual,” by Frank DiMaria, Halftime Magazine, July/August 2020 (pdf)
“Music on the Rebound To Present ‘Heart Chant’ in Solidarity with Social Justice,” by Logan Martell, Opera Wire, June 20, 2020
“The summer solstice is going virtual. Here are 12 ways you can celebrate online,” Tribune News Service, June 18, 2020
“14th annual ‘Make Music Day’ goes virtual amid pandemic,” Yahoo News, June 19, 2020
“Make Music Day, a “free celebration of music around the world,” to take place on June 21,” by Richard Bienstock, Guitar World Magazine, June 17, 2020
“Create musical instruments from trash,” Greenability Magazine, June 16, 2020
“Make Music Day será on-line em 2020,” Musica + Mercado, May 28, 2020
“Global Make Music Day to Go Virtual This Year,” Lighting and Sound America, May 7, 2020
“MPTF Working Toward Another Successful Make Music Day in 2020,” by Dan Beck, International Musician, January 2020 (pdf)

2020 – Local Coverage

Allen, TX
“Watters Creek presents Make Music Allen,” Culturemap Dallas, June 21, 2020
“Make Music Allen,” Plano Magazine, June 18, 2020

Barron, WI
“International Make Music Day,” The Chronotype, June 22, 2020
“International Make Music Day; 12 hours of music here June 21,” Barron News-Shield, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Day becomes June 21 virtual event,” Barron News-Shield, June 3, 2020

Buffalo, NY
“Make Music Day Buffalo 2020 Style,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 5, 2020
“My Song Is Your Song is a Global Song Swap,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, May 13, 2020

Burnett and Polk Counties, WI
“Local Musicians Perform To Celebrate Make Music Day On Sunday,” by Harriet Rice, Dryden Wire, May 21, 2020
“Make Music Day ramping up in Burnett County,” Burnett County Sentinel, June 12, 2020
“Local Musicians Invited To Participate In Make Music Day 2020,” by Harriet Rice, Dryden Wire, May 21, 2020

Chattanooga, TN
“Share Your Music In Celebration Of Make Music Day,” The Pulse, June 17, 2020
“10 events for Chattanooga in June 2020,” by Chloe Morrison, Nooga Today, June 12, 2020

Chicago, IL
“Chicago Symphony launching Virtual Day of Music,” by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune, June 18, 2020
“Augusta Read Thomas offers ‘Hope and Solidarity’,” by M.L. Rantala, Hyde Park Herald, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Chicago,” Choose Chicago, June 11, 2020
“Status of Summer: What Chicago festivals, events are canceled, postponed, moved online,” by John Silver, Chicago Sun-Times, May 13, 2020

Danbury, CT
“Kiwanis Club of Greater Danbury is Instrumental in Children’s Lives on Make Music Day,” Danbury’s Hamelthub, June 15, 2020

Davis, CA
“Make Music Davis to go virtual this year,” Davis Enterprise, June 7, 2020

Denton, TX
“Calendar: Friday, June 19,” Denton Record-Chronicle, June 19, 2020
“Calendar: Thursday, June 18,” Denton Record-Chronicle, June 15, 2020
“Calendar: Tuesday, June 16,” Denton Record-Chronicle, June 15, 2020
“Calendar: Saturday, June 13,” Denton Record-Chronicle, June 12, 2020

DuBois, PA
“Lakeshore Singers group keeps music alive throughout pandemic,” by Brianne Fleming, Courier Express, June 11, 2020

El Paso, TX
“El Paso to join ‘Make Music Day’ Worldwide Celebration of Music on June 21,” El Paso Herald Post, June 15, 2020

Fairfield, CT
“Make Music Fairfield Free,” Patch Fairfield, June 4, 2020

Fullerton, CA
“Day of Music Happening June 21 Virtually,” Fullerton Observer, June 15, 2020
“Fullerton Will Celebrate Day of Music 2020 Virtually,” Fullerton Observer, May 21, 2020

Green Bay, WI
“First ‘Make Music Day’ in Green Bay,” by Tia Johnson, WBAY TV, June 21, 2020
“Performers entertain across Green Bay for ‘Make Music Day’,” Fox 11 News, June 21, 2020

Hartford, CT
“Make Music Hartford, Hartford’s annual celebration of music, will connect community online this year,” by Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, May 28, 2020

Hastings, MN
“Community Events,” KDWA, June 11, 2020

Hawaii
“Column: Live music nourishes our community, but when will it return?,” by Nalani Jenkins, Star Advertiser, November 2, 2020
“Hawaii musicians needed to participate in worldwide music event “Make Music Day”,” by Brigette Namata, KHON 2, May 19, 2020

Hebron, CT
“Community News: Make Music Day,” Hartford Courant, June 15, 2020
“Musicians sought for Hebron event,” by Michelle France, Journal Inquirer, June 10, 2020
“Make Music Hebron Day Is Coming–With A Twist Courtesy Of COVID,” by Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, June 8, 2020

Hutchinson, KS
“Make Music Day set for June 21,” by Judy Blauer, The Hutchinson News, June 12, 2020

Ithaca, NY
“Global Make Music Day coming to Ithaca,” WHCU Radio, June 17, 2020

Land O’ Lakes, WI
“Make Music Day scheduled downtown Sunday, June 21,” Vilas County News-Review, June 2, 2020

Las Cruces, NM
“Make Music Day streaming online June 21,” by Mike Cook, Las Cruces Bulletin, June 19, 2020
“Jackie’s Top 5: Things to do for Father’s Day in the Mesilla Valley,” by Jacqueline Devine, Las Cruces Sun-News, June 18, 2020
“Make Music Day Las Cruces – A Virtual Music Festival,” by Emily Guerra, KRWG Public Media, June 11, 2020
“June 21 is Las Cruces Make Music Day virtual festival; registration open,” The Las Cruces Bulletin, June 5, 2020

Long Beach, CA
“Make Music Long Beach returns with a virtual festival Sunday,” by Richard Guzman, Press Telegram, June 19, 2020

Los Angeles, CA
“Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Summer Solstice: Free Online Things To Do and Ways To Celebrate this Week,” Mommy Poppins, June 17, 2020

Macon, GA
“Make Music Day Worldwide Celebration,” Macon365, May 23, 2020

Madison, WI
“Global music fest goes virtual: Make Music Madison takes part in annual celebration,” by Robyn Norton, Wisconsin State Journal, June 19, 2020
“The Week Ahead: Alex Miranda Cruz, Mass Poor People’s Assembly, Make Music Day and more,” The Cap Times, June 17, 2020
“Isthmus Picks (June 18-25),” Isthmus, June 16, 2020

Middletown, CT
“​Make Music Middletown goes VIRTUAL,” by Bill Maune, Patch Middletown, June 19, 2020

Montclair, NJ
“#SocialDistancing: June 18 – 21 – Arts & Entertainment at Home,” Baristanet, June 18, 2020

Moorpark, CA
“Bringing music, joy to people’s lives,” by Christina Cox, Moorpark Acorn, June 26, 2020

Miami, FL
“Make Music Miami Puts the Spotlight on Local Acts During the Shutdown,” by Mike Hamersly, Artburst Miami / Miami New Times, June 18, 2020
“Make Music Miami Lives On – Virtually, by Mike Hamersly, WLRN, June 17, 2020
“Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Miami,” by Josie Guliksen, Miami on the Cheap, June 17, 2020

Middletown, CT
“Celebrate Make Music Day 2020,” by Margaux Farrell, Fox 61 TV, June 21, 2020

New Haven, CT
“Make Music Day 2020,” CT Post, June 21, 2020

New York, NY
“Coronavirus News: Make Music New York’s 14th annual ‘Make Music Day’ goes virtual amid pandemic,” by Sandy Kenyon, WABC TV, June 19, 2020
“Annual Make Music Day to Be Held Virtually on June 21,” by Marilyn Feerick, NYS Music, June 20, 2020
“Make Music New York This Sunday To Help Heal The City,” by Rachel Lindy Baron, Bklyner, June 19, 2020
“Celebrating Juneteenth and other signs of progress,” by Kate Hooker, Brooklyn Based, June 19, 2020
“Make Music Day featuring Morrisania Band Project (an online event),” Bronx Times, June 19, 2020
“#SummerSolsticeSingalongSong and More with Make Music New York,” by Oliver Strand, Time Out New York, June 12, 2020
“Make Music Day to bring performers throughout the world together online on June 21,” by Emily Davenport, amNewYork, June 10, 2020
“COVID-19 update: Celebrating youth employment: Borough president stresses importance of programs amid budget cuts, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 8, 2020
“Make Music Day New York” Mommy Poppins, June 4, 2020
“Make Music New York to Go Virtual in the Time of COVID-19,” New Jersey Family, June 3, 2020
“Times Square Alliance launches song-writing contest for livestream concert series in June,” by Emily Davenport, amNewYork, May 19, 2020
“Broadway performers will debut new music inspired by current events for Songs For Our City concert series,” by Will Gleason, Time Out New York, May 18, 2020

NW Connecticut
“Local performers take to the rooftops for Make Music Day,” by Cady Stanton, Winsted Phoenix, June 21, 2020
“Torrington: Make Music NWCT to Return,” Voices News, June 18, 2020
“Make Music Day returns to NW CT June 21,” New Haven Register, June 9, 2020
“Arts In The Time Of Pandemic,” by CB Wismar, MainStreet Magazine, June 3, 2020
“Make Music Day to return June 21,” by Shaw Israel Izikson, Winstead Phoenix, June 3, 2020
“Performers invited to join Make Music Day 2020,” CT Post, May 20, 2020
“Community announcements May 15,” by Shaw Israel Izikson, Winstead Phoenix, May 15, 2020

Norwalk, CT
“Norwalk’s Virtual Make Music Day,” Norwalk Hamelethub, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Day 2020 Goes Virtual!,” Norwalk Now, June 8, 2020

Palm Beach, FL
“Make Music Day,” Fox Radio 640 AM, June 20, 2020
“Make Music Palm Beach County to Debut on June 21,” by Beth Stibal, Sunny 107.9 FM, June 11, 2020

Peoria, AZ
“Make Music Day coming to Peoria,” Peoria Times, June 18, 2020
“Peoria residents invited to ‘Make Music Day’,” Peoria Independent, June 4, 2020

Philadelphia, PA
“Virtual To-Do: Berks theater presents Shakespeare Online,” by Kathy Lauer-Williams, WFMZ-TV, June 18, 2020
“KYW To-Do List: Juneteenth, Parks on Tap, and more things to do from a distance this weekend,” by Holli Stephens, KYW Radio, June 19, 2020
“Still Jammin’,” by Eugene Zenyatta, Philadelphia Weekly, June 11, 2020
“Keep Music Alive with Founders Vincent James & Joann Pierdomenico,” Blog Talk Radio, May 25, 2020

Pittsburgh, PA
“What’s happening in Pittsburgh (and online) this weekend: June 18-21,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Day,” Very Local Pittsburgh, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Day,” Artsburgh, June 11, 2020

Reedsburg, WI
“Make Music Reedsburg returns June 21,” Reedsburg Times-Press, June 3, 2020

Ridgefield, CT
“Library participates in Make Music Day,” The Ridgefield Press, June 17, 2020
“Zoom into new virtual programs and workshops,” The Ridgefield Press, June 15, 2020
“The music goes on for Make Music Day,” The Ridgefield Press, June 12, 2020
“Make Music Ridgefield Is Revving Up for Live and Virtual Performances on June 21,” Ridgefield Hamlethub, June 8, 2020
“Make Music Day features window serenades,” The Ridgefield Press, June 2, 2020
“Make Music Day Ridgefield returns,” The Ridgefield Press, May 26, 2020
“Community News: WCSU students earn fellowships, other Danbury area highlights,” Newstimes, May 25, 2020
“Ridgefield is Home to Drive In Movies Thanks to Billy Craig!,” Ridgefield Hamlethub, May 25, 2020

Seattle, WA
“Make Music Seattle goes virtual in 2020!,” Patch Seattle, June 20, 2020

Southeastern CT
“Celebrate Make Music Day online with performances from local musicians,” WTNH News 8, June 20, 2020
“Make Music Day to be held virtually,” The Bulletin, June 17, 2020

Stamford, CT
“Make Music Day Returns To Downtown Stamford,” by RJ Scofield, Patch Stamford, June 17, 2020
“Stamford Downtown cancels Alive@Five, Wednesday Nite Live series,” Stamford Advocate, May 21, 2020

St Louis, MO
“Make Music Day STL, part of global celebration, will make noise online this year,” by Ben Simon, St Louis Post-Dispatch, June 18, 2020
“Make Music Day STL project: Bash The Trash,” Kids Out And About, June 17, 2020
“Make Music Day STL,” Kids Out And About, June 16, 2020
“Solstice sound: Make Music Day STL going virtual June 21,” The Telegraph, May 26, 2020

Temecula, CA
“Inaugural Make Music Day Temecula announces events,” by Kim Harris, Valley News, June 19, 2020
“First Make Music Day Temecula planned for June 21,” Valley News, June 12, 2020

Vermont
“What to Do – Sunday, June 21,” WCAX – CBS, June 21, 2020
“Vermont Arts News,” Rutland Herald, June 20, 2020

Waterbury, CT
“COVID-19 concerns can’t stop the music,” by Michael Chaiken, Republican-American, June 17, 2020

Waupaca, WI
“‘Make Music Day Waupaca’: Virtual events planned,” by Angie Landsverk, Waupaca County News, May 20, 2020

Wisconsin
“Worldwide Make Music Day Celebrated In Southwest Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio, June 11, 2020
“Spectrum West with Al Ross,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 11, 2020
“A Worldwide Celebration – Make Music Day Is June 21,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 5, 2020
“June 21, Make Music Day,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 5, 2020

2019 – National Coverage
“People Are Flooding the Streets in France for a Country-wide Dance Party – Here’s How to Join in the Fun,” by Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, June 21, 2019
“Annual Make Music Day brings concerts, jam sessions,” Associated Press, June 21, 2019
“Fête de la Musique, the worldwide midsummer musical bash, explained,” by Alissa Wilkinson, Vox.com, June 21, 2019
“Space, The Final Frontier: Madonna, Stephen Puth and Street Studios,” Switched On Pop Podcast (Vox Media), July 9, 2019
“Fête de la musique: comment est célébrée cette journée à l’étranger,” by Léo Tourbe, Huffington Post, June 21, 2019
“Make Music Day, Cultural Competence, Crawling Down Mt. Everest, Summer Boredom, Yoga for Stress Relief, Screen Cleaning,” The Lisa Show – BYU Radio, June 21, 2019
“Ready to Start Making Music? You Can Join the Jam on ‘Make Music Day’,” by Laura B. Whitmore, Parade, June 20, 2019
“June 2019: A taste of what’s happening around the world this month,” Delta Sky Magazine, June 2019
“Five Inspiring Ways to Take Music Education Out of the Classroom,” by Aaron Friedman, Education Week, May 20, 2019
“Music & Arts Announces Make Music Festivities,” by Brian Berk, The Retailers, May 13, 2019
“Festivals worth traveling to this summer,” by Harriet Baskas, CNBC, May 12, 2019
“Make Music Day to Return This Summer With Over 5,000 Events,” by Bonnie Stiernberg, Billboard, March 29, 2019
“International Make Music Day Returns in June For Its 21st Year of Interactive Events,” by Ana Yglesias, Recording Academy Grammy Awards, March 29, 2019
“‘Make Music Day’ 2019 Details Free Events, Concerts Nationwide,” by Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, March 29, 2019

2019 – Local Coverage

Allen, TX
“International Make Music Day at Watters Creek,” Plano Magazine, June 19, 2019

Altoona, PA
“Make Music Day celebrated in Altoona,” by Maggie Smolka, WTAJ TV, June 21, 2019
“Motorcycle Thunder, Roundhouse, Make Music Day and More!,” Altoona Mirror, June 20, 2019

Appleton, WI
“Make Music Day brings fun to Downtown Appleton,” by Sierra Trojan, Fox 11 News, June 21, 2019
“Downtown Appleton kicking out the jams on “Make Music Day”, by Calvin Lewis, WFRV TV, June 21, 2019

Bethlehem, NH
“Bethlehem becomes part of a national effort to bring free music to all,” Caledonian Record, June 17, 2019
“Loading Dock And The Colonial Offering Free Make Music Day Concert,” Caledonian Record, June 15, 2019

Black Hills, SD
“Global Make Music Day in Rapid City,” by Claudia Contreras, Newscenter 1 NBC, June 22, 2019
“People are celebrating Summer Solstice through music,” by Natalie Morris, KOTA ABC TV, June 21, 2019
“Day of music welcomes summer’s arrival,” Rapid City Journal Compass, June 14, 2019

Buffalo, NY
“Happy Make Music Day, Buffalo!,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 21, 2019
“2019 Make Music Day – Buffalo Takes Part in Worldwide Celebration of Music,” Buffalo Rising, June 17, 2019
“‘Make Music Buffalo’ returns this Friday, June 21,” Niagara Frontier Publications, June 17, 2019
“Jam on your cellphone on Make Music Day,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 10, 2019

Chattanooga, TN
“All styles for all ages: Make Music Chattanooga features dozens of performers,” Times Free Press, June 18, 2019

Chicago, IL
“Yo-Yo Ma performing across Chicago as part of ‘Day of Action’ against gun violence,” ABC 7 Chicago, June 21, 2019
“El famoso músico Yo-Yo Ma se presenta en Chicago como acto contra la violencia de armas de fuego,” Univision Chicago, June 21, 2019
“Make Music Chicago,” WCIU, June 20, 2019
“Video: Weekend Warning – Fests, fests and more fests,” by Lauren Lapka, WGN Radio, June 21, 2019
“Day of Action with Yo-Yo Ma,” McKinley Park News, June 20, 2019
“Make Music Day Festival in Berwyn,” My Suburban Life, June 24, 2109
“Festivals June 21-27: Strawberry Fest, Swedish Days, concerts, cruise nights & more, Daily Herald, June 19, 2019
“10 Things to Do this Weekend: June 20-23,” by Kristen Thometz, WTTW TV (PBS), June 19, 2019
“Preview: Make Music Chicago Celebrates the Solstice on Friday,” by Louis Harris, Third Coast Review, June 17, 2019
“Chicagoans ready for ‘Make Music’,” The Beverly Review, June 11, 2019
“More than 150 summer festivals: guide to the music, beer, food and more,” by Aine Dougherty, Kyle Bentle and Cecilia Reyes, Chicago Tribune, May 24, 2019

Cleveland, OH
“Sousapalooza marches on at Make Music Day concert,” by Beth Mlady, Cleveland.com, June 26, 2019
“Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (June 19-25),” by Jeff Niesel, Cleveland Scene, June 19, 2019
“Make Music Day Set to Return on June 21,” by Jeff Niesel, Cleveland Scene, May 16, 2019

Coachella Valley, CA
“The Refinery Integrated Wellness Services Brings ‘Make Music Day’ to the Coachella Valley,” Coachella Valley Weekly, June 19, 2019
“Music is being used as therapeutic method for patients at one Palm Desert therapy center,” KESQ News Channel 3, June 17, 2019

Columbia, SC
“Create the beat of your own drum during Make Music day,” by Rochelle Dean, ABC Columbia, June 20, 2019
“One Columbia Readies Fifth Year of Make Music Day, Sticking to Event’s Core Ethos,” by Kyle Petersen, Free Times, June 19, 2019

Connecticut
“Hundreds of events happening around the state for “Make Music Day”,” Fox 61, June 21, 2019
“50 things to do this weekend, June 21, 22 and 23,” by Linda Tuccio-Koonz and Andrew DaRossa, Connecticut Post, June 20, 2019
“The Streets of Connecticut to Come Alive with the Sound of ‘Make Music Day’” by Ethan Carey, i95 Rock, June 19, 2019
“Make Music Day to ring in summer with hundreds of live, free concerts on the streets of Connecticut,” by Chip McCabe, Hartford Courant, June 17, 2019
“Piano Trail, drum circle, performances highlight Make Music Day in CT,” by Joe Amarante, Connecticut Post, June 14, 2019
“Six things to do this weekend,” Hartford Courant, June 14, 2019
“Kent Art Association hosts two acts at free Make Music Day event,” Connecticut Post, June 11, 2019

Davis, CA
“Go out and make music on June 21,” Davis Enterprise, June 19, 2019
“Davis Music Fest returns for ninth consecutive year,” Daily Democrat, June 11, 2019
“Make Music Davis Returns on Friday, June 21,” Daily Republic, June 8, 2019

Denton, TX
“Denton to groove, strum and sing on Make Music Day,” Denton Record-Chronicle, June 20, 2019

Durham, NC
“What’s going on this week? Here are 13 of our Best Bets,” by Melissa Howsam, The News & Observer, June 18, 2019

Fairfield, CT
“Fairfield celebrates Make Music Day on June 21,” by TinaMarie Craven, New Canaan Advertiser, June 13, 2019
“Fairfield to join ‘Make Music Day’,” Fairfield Citizen, June 12, 2019

Federal Way, WA
“Make Music Federal Way set for June 21,” by Haley Donwerth, Federal Way Mirror, June 18, 2019

Fullerton, CA
“Fullerton Comes Alive On the Day of Music,” by Corky Nepomuceno, Fullerton Observer, June 27, 2019
“What the Evening Brings on Day of Music Fullerton,” by Scott Feinblatt, OC Weekly, June 24, 2019
“Day of Music Returns on June 21,” by Corky Nepomuceno, Fullerton Observer, June 14, 2019
“Jam-Packed! A Fresh Guide to the Summer Music-Festival Scene,” OC Weekly, May 30, 2019

Greenwich, CT
“Celebrating Make Music Day: Why It’s Time To Play and Sing Like The Survival Of The Species Depended Upon It,” by John Motay and Laura Kaehler, Blog: Laura Kaehler Architects, June 15, 2019
“Greenwich joins in the Make Music Day global celebration,” Greenwich Time, May 30, 2019

Hartford, CT
“Sounds of summer: Hartford’s Make Music 2019 celebration had the city singing,” by Daniel Shular, Hartford Courant, June 21, 2019
“Make Music Hartford Bigger Than Ever,” by Lisa Carberg, WTNH TV, June 20, 2019
“20 of spring and summer’s can’t-miss music festivals,” by Chip McCabe, Hartford Courant, April 8, 2019

Hastings, MN
“Make Music Day rocks Hastings,” by Kelsey Roy, Hastings Star Gazette, June 26, 2019
“Time to get grooving, Make Music Day is coming,” by Kelsey Roy, Hastings Star Gazette, June 17, 2019

Hebron, CT
“Town Sponsors First Make Music Day Hebron,” by Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, June 24, 2019

Issaquah, WA
“Issaquah community calendar: Make Music Day, coffee and conversations,” Issaquah Reporter, June 19, 2019
“Upcoming events in Mercer Island and beyond,” Mercer Island Reporter, June 19, 2019

Ithaca, NY
“Ithaca will join in global celebration with Make Music Day,” Ithaca Voice, June 21, 2019

Kankakee, IL
“Let’s meet up at Make Music day,” Daily Journal, June 18, 2019
“Join the jam at King Music,” by Aryana Adkanian, Daily Journal, June 12, 2019

Liberty, MO
“Make Music Liberty moves over two days this year,” by Kellie Houx, Courier Tribune, June 20, 2019
“Liberty Arts Commission Readies for fourth Make Music Day,” by Kellie Houx, Courier Tribune, April 23, 2019

Long Beach, CA
“Elinor’s Downtown Drinkery Gets Loud for Make Music Long Beach,” by Josh Chesler, OC Weekly, June 20, 2019
“The 7: Things to do this week in Long Beach, including… Moonlight Movies on the Beach, by Asia Morris, Long Beach Post, June 20, 2019
“Make Music Day Finally Here,” by Stephanie Stutzman, The Grunion, June 19, 2019
“Last Call For Musicians, Businesses For Make Music Day,” by Stephanie Stutzman, The Grunion, June 12, 2019
“Long Beach Joins In On International Make Music Day,” by Stephanie Stutzman, The Grunion, May 25, 2019

Los Angeles, CA
“30 Fabulous Things To Do In Southern California This Weekend,” by Christine N. Ziemba, LAist, June 20, 2019
“46 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. [6-21-2019 to 6-23-2019],” We Like L.A., June 20, 2019
“Enjoy outdoor events this weekend in SoCal, including a solstice celebration,” by Sara Cagle, Los Angeles Times, June 19, 2019

Macon, GA
“Make Music Day Macon Worldwide Celebration,” by Amber Lake, WMGT (NBC TV), June 21, 2019
“Musical sounds of summer give Macon a chance to boogie downtown,” The Telegraph, June 21, 2019
“Celebrate music for free at this ‘Macon Downtown Boogie’,” by Anisa Muhammad, The Telegraph, June 21, 2019
“Make Music Day 2019 kicks off with Downtown Macon Boogie,” 13 WMAZ, June 21, 2019
“Macon to celebrate Make Music Day Friday,” 13 WMAZ, June 20, 2019
“Calendar of Middle Georgia arts and entertainment events from June 14,” The Telegraph, June 14, 2019

Madison, WI
“Make Music Madison to feature more than 400 artists,” by Allison Garcia, Channel 3000, June 21, 2019
“Photos: Make Music Madison,” The Cap Times, June 21, 2019
“Going Out: Make music during summer solstice,” by Robyn Norton, Madison.com, June 21, 2019
“An Inside Look at Make Music Madison,” WMTV NBC15.com, June 16, 2019
“Weekend in the 608: Make Music Madison, female-driven Lilith Fair and ‘The Little Mermaid’,” by Joel Patenaude, Madison Magazine, June 20, 2019
“101 things to do in Madison this summer,” by Maija Inveiss, Madison Magazine, May 28, 2019
“Madison Looking for Diverse Artists and Venues for Make Music Madison 2019,” by Angela Puerta, Madison 365, April 4, 2019

Meadville, PA
“MARC’s Community Garden invites all to Summer Solstice Party on year’s longest day,” by Mike Crowley, The Meadville Tribune, June 20, 2019

Miami, FL
“Make Music Miami wants to make the arts accessible across the 305,” by Lance Dixon, The New Tropic, June 19, 2019
“Carlos Curbelo Talks Democratic Debate, Miami Music Day Hits 100 Plus Venues,” by Gerard Albert, WJCT, June 17, 2019
“Make Music Miami Welcomes Summer with Free Live Music Across the County,” by Mike Hamersly, Artburst Miami, June 17, 2019
“Make Music Miami Stages a Free Concert Takeover of South Florida,” by India Amos, Miami New Times, June 12, 2019
“Free concert by Summer Strings students today at Lynn University,” by Shirley Pierre, Palm Beach Post, June 21, 2019

Middletown, CT
“Middletown joins Make Music Day movement on June 21,” The Middletown Press, May 23, 2019

Milford, CT
“City brings music to the streets for Make Music Day,” by Jill Dion, The Milford Mirror, May 30, 2019

Milwaukee, WI
“Milwaukee to welcome ‘Make Music Day’ on Friday,” by Sal Sendik, WTMJ-TV, June 20, 2019
“The Plaza at Fiserv Forum to host free pop-up concerts Friday,” CBS 58, June 20, 2019
“5 Acts to See When Make Music Returns to Milwaukee,” by Madaleine Townsend, Milwaukee Magazine, June 17, 2019
“A guide to summer activities at Milwaukee’s new Deer District,” by Mackane Vogel, 88nine Radio, June 13, 2019
“Summer Solstice Concert for Milwaukee Make Music Day,” Shepherd Express, May 14, 2019

Montclair, NJ
“Photos: Montclair Make Music Day, Day Two,” Montclair Local, June 23, 2019
“Montclair Make Music Day catches fire,” by Gwen Orel, Montclair Local, June 19, 2019

Nashville, TN
“Small Biz Superstar: Make Music Nashville,” Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, June 2019
“June 21 proclaimed ‘Make Music Day‘,” Pride Publishing Group, June 20, 2019
“Making Music in Music City,” Newschannel 5, June 19, 2019
“Make Music Day Murfreesboro Community Rhythm Event is Friday,” Rutherford Source, June 18, 2019
“Mayor Briley declares June 21 as ‘Make Music Day’ in Nashville,” by Susannah Outhier, Fox 17 Nashville, June 13, 2019
“Nashville Spotlight: June 2019,” by Colleen Phelps, Nashville Public Radio, June 1, 2019
“Nuestra Communidad,” El Jefe Radio 96.7 FM, May 15, 2019

Nazareth, PA
“A Wedding and Music, Martin Guitar celebrates Make Music Day,” by April Gamiz, The Morning Call, June 21, 2019
“Couple who met while working at Martin Guitar say “I Do” on Make Music Day,” by Emma Wright, WFMZ TV, June 21, 2019

New Haven, CT
“Make Music Day Becomes Night,” by Karen Ponzio, New Haven Independent, June 24, 2019

New York, NY
“旬の話題をお届け！＠ＮＹＣ,” NHK TV (Japan), June 28, 2019 (Video Link)
“Mass Appeal Harmonicas,” World Journal (China), June 25, 2019
“Punk Island 2019: pics and review (Choking Victim, World/Inferno, Days N Daze, more),” by Kate Hoos, Brooklyn Vegan, June 24, 2019
“Anthony Bourdain, World Cup, ‘Secret Life of Bees’, NY1 Lawsuit, Witches, Charlie Herman,” by Charlie Herman, All of It – WNYC, June 21, 2019
“Agenda de Nueva York: Los eventos que no te puedes perder,” by Francis Rodriguez, El Diario, June 20, 2019
“Weekend Events in Brooklyn & NYC: June 21st-23rd,” by Deidre, A Child Grows in Brooklyn, June 20, 2019
“3 Classical Music Concerts to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend,” by David Allen, The New York Times, June 20, 2019
“The Best Things To Do In NYC This Week: From K-Pop To The Mermaid Parade,” by Oriana Leckert, Gothamist, June 18, 2019
“Tune in! Make Music Day returns to Brooklyn on Friday,” by Chandler Kidd, Brooklyn Paper, June 19, 2019
“Make Music New York,” by Jay Ruttenberg, The New Yorker, June 19, 2019
“Make Music on the Summer Solstice in Queens,” by Claire Leaden, We Heart Astoria, June 19, 2019
“It’s In Queens! (June 21 to June 27),” Queens Gazette, June 19, 2019
“The Best Things To Do In NYC This Week: From K-Pop To The Mermaid Parade,” by Oriana Leckert, Gothamist, June 18, 2019
“Outdoor music program comes to select North Shore restaurants this Friday,” by Pamela Silvestri, Staten Island Advance, June 18, 2019
“Free Jackson Heights Concert Pays Homage To Immigrants, 7 Train,” by Maya Kaufman, Patch New York, June 18, 2019
“飞越皇后富顿广场 举办系列夏日活动,” Epoch Times, June 17, 2019
“Blues and Jazz in New York City This Weekend June 21- June 23,” City Guide, June 17, 2019
“A day of music making across the entire city,” by Angel Adegbesan, Queens Chronicle, June 13, 2019
“16 Great Things to Do in New York,” by Justin Davidson, New York Magazine, June 10, 2019
“Summer Events in Brooklyn,” by Manali Chavan, Bklyner, June 3, 2019
“2019 NYC Summer Music Preview,” Feast of Music, May 22, 2019
“What to do on Governors Island this summer,” by Shaye Weaver, amNewYork, May 1, 2019

Norwalk, CT
“Norwalk set to experience International Make Music Day” by Justin Papp, The Norwalk Hour, June 19, 2019
“Wall Street businesses work to revitalize area with ‘big week’ of events,” by Kelly Kultys, The Norwalk Hour, June 14, 2019

Northwest CT
“KidsPlay Children’s Museum joins Make Music Day,” The Register Citizen, June 20, 2019
“American Mural Project hosts Make Music Day events in Winsted,” Litchfield County Times, June 19, 2019
“Torrington joins global Make Music Day on Friday,” The Register Citizen, June 18, 2019
“The Top Of The Mountain,” The Newtown Bee, June 14, 2019
“Make Music Day returns to Northwest CT June 21,” The Register Citizen, April 16, 2019

Phoenix, AZ
“Valley Metro celebrating Make Music Day with live music on the light rail,” by Coleen Sikora, NBC News 12, June 21, 2019
“The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week,” by Lynn Trimble, Phoenix New Times, June 19, 2019

Pittsburgh, PA
“SRU music faculty and students team together to ‘compose’ youth experience,” Slippery Rock University, June 19, 2019
“Ross hosting ‘Make Music Day’ celebration to mark completion of Denny Park renovations,” by Tony Larussa, TribLive, June 18, 2019
“Wanna bang on your drum all day? Make Music Pittsburgh gives kids permission to rock out!,” by Kristy Locklin, Kidsburgh.org, June 11, 2019

Portland, ME
“Farmington celebrates ‘Make Music Day’ at Meeting House Park,” Daily Bulldog, June 18, 2019
“Organizers gearing up for Make Music Portland’s 7th year,” Sun Journal, May 14, 2019

Provo, UT
“For more than 60 years, Bill Harris ran a music store in Provo. Here’s how his 27-year-old grandson is continuing his legacy,” by Lottie Peterson Johnson, Deseret News, June 19, 2019

Ranson, WV
“Ellsworth Music to hold Make Music Day,” by Toni Milbourne, Shepherdstown Chronicle, June 19, 2019

Reedsburg, WI
“Reedsburg to host Make Music Day for second time,” by Erica Dynes, Reedsburg Times-Press, June 12, 2019

Ridgefield, CT
“Giving Thanks: Make Music Day,” Ridgefield Press, June 24, 2019
“Jon Batiste to perform on Main Street in Ridgefield for Make Music Day,” by Steve Coulter, Ridgefield Press, June 20, 2019
“Make Music Day sounds off on June 21,” by Macklin K. Reid, The Ridgefield Press, June 16, 2019
“Make Music Day Ridgefield Continue to Add Performers & Venues,” by Hilary Aronow, Patch, June 12, 2019
“Ridgefield Playhouse Summer Gala features Jon Batiste and Stay Human,” The Ridgefield Press, June 6, 2019
“Ridgefield Arts Council Celebrates Make Music Day With Make Music Ridgefield,” by Hilary Aronow, Ridgefield’s Hamlet Hub, April 7, 2019

Rochester, NY
“Third annual “Rochester, Make Music Day” hit the streets,” WROC TV, June 21, 2019
“Special Event: Make Music Rochester,” Rochester City Newspaper, June 19, 2019
“Summer Solstice brings “The Heart Chant” to Rochester,” by Brenda Tremblay, WXXI Classical 91.5 FM, June 18, 2019

Roselle Park, NJ
“Make Music Day Returns to Roselle Park June 21,” TAPinto Roselle Park, June 3, 2019

Saint Louis, MO
“Listen: Heavy Rain Couldn’t Stop 4th Annual Celebration Of Make Music Day St. Louis,” by Alexis Moore, St. Louis Public Radio, June 28, 2019
“St Louis makes music,” by Tara Craig, Passenger Terminal Today, June 19, 2019

Salem, OR
“Downtown alleys will get historic monikers during naming process,” by Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter, July 6, 2019
“PHOTOS: Make Music Day Salem,” by Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter, June 21, 2019
“TO DO: Take in some tunes, see a parade, watch a soccer match,” by Saphara Harrell, Salem Reporter, June 21, 2019
“Wild Ire’s dynamic, devotion makes them one of Salem’s most sought-after bands,” by Abby Luschei, Salem Stateman Journal, June 17, 2019
“Get ahead: start planning your summer with these annual events,” by Abby Luschei, Salem Stateman Journal, May 31, 2019
“June 2019: World Beat, Make Music Day and more events to kick-off summer in Salem,” by Abby Luschei, Salem Stateman Journal, May 29, 2019

San Diego, CA
“Sounds Like San Diego: June 21,” by Rosemary Bystrak, NBC San Diego, June 21, 2019
“Exploring San Diego: Things to do June 20 – 23,” by Mark Saunders, ABC News 10 San Diego, June 19, 2019

San Jose, CA
“‘Make Music Day’ Hits San Jose,” by Conor Agnew, Activate, June 20, 2019
“San Jose community briefs for the week of June 14,” by Michelle Pitcher, San Jose Mercury News, June 14, 2019
“Does New Zealand teen’s new ‘San Jose’ song capture the city’s spirit?,” by Sal Pizarro, San Jose Mercury News, June 13, 2019

Seattle, WA
“Make Music Day takes over Seattle on Friday, June 21st,” Northwest Music Scene, June 20, 2019
“28 Solstice Events to Celebrate the Beginning of Summer 2019 in Seattle,” by Julianne Bell, Elaina Friedman, Kim Selling and Joule Zelman, The Stranger, June 19, 2019
“Community calendar: Edmonds Art Festival, Tukwila Pride, Meeker Days Festival, Japanese Garden Family Saturday,” by Madeline McKenzie, Seattle Times, June 12, 2019
“The Best Festival in Seattle: Summer 2019,” by Julianne Bell, Elaina Friedman, Katie Herzog, Leilani Polk, Dave Segal, Kim Selling and Joule Zelman, The Stranger, June 6, 2019

Southeastern CT
“Singin’ in the rain: Damp weather couldn’t derail Make Music Day in New London,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 21, 2019
“To Celebrate the Summer Solstice, Lyme Street Will Be “Alive With the Sound of Music” Tonight,” LymeLine.com, June 21, 2019
“SE Connecticut hosts live tunes aplenty with second Make Music Day events,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 20, 2019
“Groton Family Farm to host day of music, hopes people take interest in project,” by Kimberly Drelich, The Day, June 19, 2019
“Second annual Make Music Day takes place Friday throughout the region,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 19, 2019
“Prudence Crandall Museum to host Make Music Day performers,” Norwich Bulletin, June 11, 2019

Springfield, MO
“Make Music Springfield,” Ozarks First, June 17, 2019

Stamford, CT
“Join in the fun at Stamford pop-up Street Studio on Make Music Day,” Connecticut Post, June 18, 2019
“Musicians Sought for Make Music Stamford Downtown 2019,” The Middletown Press, March 28, 2019

Suwanee, GA
“After successful first year, Suwanee’s Summer Porch Jam grows bigger and better in second event,” by Isabel Hughes, Gwinnett Daily Post, June 21, 2019
“PHOTOS: Suwanee Summer Porch Jam,” by Isabel Hughes, Gwinnett Daily Post, June 21, 2019
“Suwanee Summer Porch Jam is back to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Taylor Denman, Gwinnett Daily Post, June 20, 2019

Washington, DC
“HARMAN Hosts Pop-Up Street Studio for Make Music Day on June 21,” The Frederick News-Post, June 21, 2019

Waterbury, CT
“Community Karen visits Waterbury’s Make Music Day,” Republican American, June 21, 2019
“Waterbury Walkabout: Music, food and more liven up Grand Street,” by Michelle Morcey, Republican American, June 21, 2019
“Local musicians play throughout city for ‘Make Music Waterbury‘,” by Gabriella Debendictis, Republican American, June 21, 2019
“Make Music Day to Be Celebrated in Waterbury,” Town Times, June 20, 2019
“Music festival will fill the streets of Waterbury Friday,” by Martha Shanahan, Republican American, June 15, 2019
“Waterbury Notes Plans for ‘Make Music Day’,” Town Times, June 13, 2019

Wheaton, IL
“Make Music Wheaton, City of Wheaton TV, June 25, 2019
“Make Music Wheaton To Welcome Summer With Live Tunes,” by Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Wheaton, June 21, 2019

Wisconsin
Spectrum West, Wisconsin Public Radio, October 17, 2019

Woodbury, CT
“Make Music Day,” Voices News, June 26, 2019

Worcester, MA
“Music Fills The Air This Weekend In Worcester With Two Great Events,” by Darcy Schwartz, This Week in Worcester, June 20, 2019
“Make Music Day to coat Worcester in sound Friday,” by Stephanie Campbell, Worcester Magazine, June 19, 2019
“International Make Music Day welcomes summer Friday across Worcester,” by Richard Duckett, Telegram and Gazette, June 19, 2019
“5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – June 14, 2019,” by Patrick Sargent, This Week in Worcester, June 14, 2019

Vermont
“Revelers celebrate Make Music Day in Bennington,” by David LaChance, Bennington Banner, June 21, 2019
“Making Time,” by Jordan Adams, Seven Days, June 19, 2019
“Make Music Day is a fun-filled free day for all,” by Sara Koelsch, Deerfield Valley News, June 19, 2019

United Kingdom
“Make Music Day is this Friday,” by Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, June 18, 2019
“Oxfordshire announces series of events to celebrate global campaign ‘Make Music Day’,” The Ocelot, June 11, 2019
“Make Music Day Announce Series of Bristol Events,” by Rhys Buchanan, B24/7, May 14, 2019

2018 – National Coverage
“Landmarks to glow orange in celebration of Make Music Day,” Associated Press, June 21, 2018
“Everybody’s a musician on Make Music Day,” Associated Press, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Day celebrates the musician in everyone,” by David Morgan, CBS News, June 21, 2018
“‘This is the Dream’: Jessica Keenan Wynn Makes Film Studio Debut in ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’,” by Scott Gelman, NBC News, June 22, 2018
“Where to celebrate ‘Make Music Day’ across the USA,” by Larry Bleiberg, USA Today, June 15, 2018
“Fun, Free Things to Do in June Across the U.S.,” by Harriet Baskas, Travel + Leisure, May 31, 2018
“‘Make Music Day’ Plots 4,500 Free Events, Concerts Nationwide,” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, April 3, 2018
“Make Music Day To Return This Summer With More Than 4,500 Events,” by Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, April 4, 2018

2018 – Local Coverage

Allen, TX
“Watters Creek in Allen issues calls for musicians, musical acts,” Allen American, May 15, 2018

Appleton, WI
“Make Music Day brings impromptu concerts to downtown Appleton,” Fox 11 News, June 21, 2018
“‘Make Music Day’ comes to downtown Appleton,” WHBY Radio, June 21, 2018

Black Hills, SD
“Make Music Black Hills returns June 21,” Rapid City Journal, June 19, 2018

Boise, ID
“Boise hosts first “Make Music Boise” event,” by Toby Shaw, ABC 6, June 21, 2018

Boston, MA
“Summer Solstice in Blackstone Square,” by Michele D. Maniscalco, South End News, June 27, 2018
“10 things to do in Boston this weekend,” by Kevin Slane, Boston.com, June 21, 2018
“Make Music celebrates the summer solstice with 100 free performances,” by Zoe Madonna, Boston Globe, June 15, 2018

Bridgeport, CT
“Making music at the solstice,” by Michael J. Daly, CT Post, June 25, 2018
“Bridgeport’s free Make Music Day concerts all day Thursday,” CT Post, June 21, 2018

Buffalo, NY
“Celebrate Make Music Day on the Summer Solstice,” by Paula Hinz, Buffalo Rising, June 20, 2018
“Make Music Day is June 21, 2018,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 10, 2018

Canandaigua, NY
“Making music in Canandaigua,” Daily Messenger, June 21, 2018
“A day to make music in Canandaigua,” by Mike Murphy, Daily Messenger, June 19, 2018

Cary, NC
“Summer Solstice Events In and Around Cary,” Cary Citizen, June 20, 2018
“Events this week: Bee Bash, Pilobolus,” by Jessica Patrick, WRAL.com, June 18, 2018

Chattanooga, TN
“Make Music Day features Usher-themed Carpool Karaoke, “Careless Whisper” sax solos,” by Sean Phipps, Nooga.com, June 19, 2018
“IMAX premieres “America’s Musical Journey 3D” on Make Music Day,” Nooga.com, June 20, 2018
“The Block Among Iconic Buildings, Landmarks To Shine Orange For Make Music Day,” The Chattanoogan, June 14, 2018
“Aquarium IMAX Capping Off Make Music Day With Giant-Screen Debut Of America’s Musical Journey,” by Thom Benson, The Chattanoogan, June 12, 2018

Chicago, IL
“Make Music Chicago Ducks The Raindrops, Takes The Party Indoors,” CBS Chicago, June 21, 2018
“Chicago festivals this week: Make Music Chicago, Logan Square Arts Festival, Pride Parade, by Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2018
“Preview: Make Music Chicago Celebrates the Solstice Throughout Chicago on Thursday, by Louis Harris, Third Coast Review, June 19, 2018
“Navy Pier — the tourist spot is going native this summer, with Chicagoans in mind, by KT Hawbaker, Chicago Tribune, May 15, 2018
“2018 Chicago Summer Festival Guide, by Kristen Thometz, Chicago Tonight (WTTW), June 18, 2018

Cleveland, OH
“Cuyahoga, Lorain Counties Become One Big Stage for ‘Make Music Day’,” by Amanda Rabinowitz, WKSU 89.7, June 20, 2018
“Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Weekend (June 20-26),” Cleveland Scene, June 20, 2018
“Credo Cleveland calls for performers,” Cleveland Jewish News, May 2, 2018
“Make Music Day Cleveland to Take Place on June 21,” by Jeff Niesel, Cleveland Scene, April 12, 2018

Columbia, SC
“8 Days a Week: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?; Southeastern Piano Festival, Columbia Fashion Week, Wasted!,” Free Times, June 20, 2018
“Make Music Day Invites Everyone to Join in the Fun of Performing,” by Vincent Harris, Free Times, June 19, 2018
“Make Music Columbia returns June 21,” Columbia Star, June 15, 2018
“Make Music Columbia returns on June 21,” Carolina Panorama, June 14, 2018

Columbus, OH
“Mega Weekend – Comfest, A Sing-Along with The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, and More!,” Columbus Underground, June 21, 2018

Davis, CA
“Arts Calendar,” The Enterprise, June 15, 2018
“Make Music Davis returns on June 21,” The Enterprise, June 11 , 2018
“Davis will celebrate International Music Day on Thursday, June 21,” The Enterprise, May 16, 2018

Denton, TX
“Denton to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Kim Phillips, Denton Record-Chronicle, June 17, 2018

Fairfield, CT
“Fairfield To Participate In International Make Music Day,” by Vincent Salzo, Fairfield Patch, June 18, 2018
“Bill of Fairs: Beer, music, mysteries and more,” Milford Mirror, June 13, 2018
“Pequot Library celebrates Make Music Day,” Fairfield Sun, June 12, 2018

Fullerton, CA
“The Road to Nowhere Begins and Ends in Fullerton,” by Taylor Hamby, OC Weekly, June 25, 2018
“Day of Music Fullerton 2018,” by Scott Feinblatt, OC Weekly, June 22, 2018
“Fullerton Day of Music 2018 Photos!,” Fullerton Observer, June 22, 2018
“More than 200 performing free shows into the night during Day of Music Fullerton,” by Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, June 21, 2018
“Where to Start at Day of Music Fullerton 2018,” by Scott Feinblatt, OC Weekly, June 19, 2018

Gainesville, FL
“Seen: Make Music Day,” The Gainesville Sun, June 21, 2018
“What’s Happening: Your 10-day forecast,” The Gainesville Sun, June 21, 2018
“Editorial: Show local support for the arts,” The Gainesville Sun, June 21, 2018
“Worldwide ‘Make Music Day’ event comes to Gainesville,” by Gabriella Paul, The Gainesville Sun, June 20, 2018
“Music in Depot Park,” by Emma Witmer, The Independent Florida Alligator, June 1, 2018

Hartford, CT
“Make Music Connecticut kicks-off first day of summer,” News 12 Connecticut, June 21, 2018
“Hartford Joins Global Make Music Day With Concerts Around The City,” by Nina Cochran, Hartford Courant, June 21, 2018
“Music To Fill Streets As Connecticut Joins Global Make Music Day,” by Nyssa Kruse, Hartford Courant, June 18, 2018
“First ever Make Music Connecticut debuts June 21,” West Hartford News, June 14, 2018
“Free Concerts Set For Make Music Day In West Hartford,” by Vincent Salzo, West Hartford Patch, June 15, 2018
“A Summer Of Music And Art On The Streets Of Downtown Hartford,” by Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, May 16, 2018
“Connecticut To Join Global Make Music Day,” by Michael Hamad, Hartford Courant, March 14, 2018

Iowa Corridor, IA
“Celebrate National Make Music Day in the Corridor,” by Eric Stone, 98.1 KHAK, June 14, 2018
“11 musical acts coming this week,” The Gazette, June 14, 2018

Ithaca, NY
“Ithacans flock for ‘Make Music Day’,” By Simon Rosenbluth, Ithaca Times, June 25, 2018

Long Beach, CA
“Long Beach celebrates Make Music Day with dozens of live performances citywide,” by Thomas Cordova, Long Beach Post, June 21, 2018
“10 things to do in Long Beach on Summer solstice and beyond,” Long Beach Post, June 21, 2018
“Long Beach to celebrate Make Music Day with dozens of live performances citywide,” by Asia Morris, Long Beach Post, June 20, 2018
“See 100 musicians perform free concerts all over Long Beach for Make Music Day,” by Richard Guzman, Press Telegram, June 18, 2018
“Free Bixby Knolls Concert In The Gerogie’s Place Parking Lot,” by Stephanie Stutzman, The Grunion, June 19, 2018

Los Angeles, CA
“Tra La La, Make Music Day Is Here,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC 4 TV, June 21, 2018
“Things to Do This Week: Free Make Music Day,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC 4 TV, June 18, 2018
“It’s Make Music Day Today!,” by Charles Andrews, Santa Monica Daily Press, June 21, 2018
“It’s Make Music Day Next Thurs,” by Charles Andrews, Santa Monica Daily Press, June 14, 2018

Madison, WI
“Make Music Madison at 100 locations today, rain or shine,” by Joel Patenaude, WISC-TV (Channel 3000), June 21, 2018
“Make Music Madison started in 2013, and is a way to kick off the official start to summer,” WISC-TV (Channel 3000), June 20, 2018
“‘Make Music Madison’ bringing community together Thursday,” by Josh Spreiter, WISC-TV (Channel 3000), June 20, 2018
“Make Music Madison,” NBC 15, June 17, 2018
“10 free summer festivals in 2018,” by Sammy Gibbons, WISC-TV (Channel 3000), June 15, 2018
“Take the tunes of summer outdoors,” by Amanda Finn, Wisconsin State Journal, May 27, 2018

Martha’s Vineyard, MA
“Stone’s throw,” by Brian Dowd, MV Times, June 27, 2018

Meadville, PA
“Sounds of summer: Meadville makes music on longest day of the year,” by Lorri Drumm, Meadville Tribune, June 22, 2018

Mentor, OH
“Check out Cleveland band Mossom’s new surf-rock song ‘Mahalo’ and mini-documentary,” by Anne Nickoloff, Cleveland.com, June 14, 2018
“Mentor again planning events for Make Music Day,” The News-Herald, March 23, 2018

Miami, FL
“Miami Rocks Out For Longest Day Of The Year,” by Alexander Gonzalez, WLRN, June 21, 2018
“Summer Solstice Brings Free Performances to Miami With Make Music Day,” by David Rolland, Miami New Times, June 19, 2018

Middletown, OH
“Make Music Day in Middletown to feature free lessons, concerts,” by Ginny McCabe, Journal-News, June 20, 2018
“Middletown will be filled with sound of music honoring Fête de la Musique,” Middletown Press, March 19, 2018

Milford, CT
“Make Music Day is this Thursday in Milford,” Milford Mirror, June 19, 2018
“Going New Orleans: Milford welcomes street musicians June 21,” Milford Mirror, May 11, 2018

Milwaukee, WI
“What’s going on in Milwaukee this week: June 15-21,” by Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 15, 2018
“Celebrate Make Music Day in Milwaukee with these free concerts,” by Tealin Robinson, 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee, June 12, 2018
“Make Music Day Summer Solstice Concerts & Bay View Potluck Picnic,” Shepherd Express, May 15, 2018

Montclair, NJ
“Hitting All the Right Notes–Montclair Hosts Make Music Day 2018,” by Lila Taylor, Montclair Dispatch, June 25, 2018
“Montclair Make Music Day Times Three! Don’t Miss Out! Thursday, June 21-Saturday, June 23,” Baristanet, June 20, 2018
“Montclair arts groups seek volunteers to assist with dance, music events,” by Lindsey Kelleher, NorthJersey.com, January 30, 2018

Murfreesboro, TN
“Everybody Drum Some Continues Rhythm Event Tradition on Make Music Day, June 21,” WGNS Radio, June 11, 2018

Muskogee, OK
“Make Music Muskogee a community-wide event,” Muskogee Phoenix, June 9, 2018

Nashville, TN
“Make Music Nashville Hosts 100+ Free Concerts Today,” by Donna Vissman, Williamson Source, June 21, 2018
“Free concerts, lessons available as part of Make Music Nashville,” by Rebecca Cardenas, WSMV TV, June 21, 2018

New Haven, CT
“New Haven Welcomes “Make Music Day”,” by Lucy Gellman, The Arts Paper, June 22, 2018
“New Haven makes a music video,” by Brian Zahn, New Haven Register, June 22, 2018
“Connecticut to celebrate ‘Make Music Day’,” WTNH News 8, June 21, 2018
“Celebrate Make Music Day with your family in New Haven and beyond,” by Sarah Cody, WTNH News 8, June 20, 2018
“Summer Fun 2018: Fairs and Festivals in June, Connecticut Magazine, May 18, 2018

New York, NY
“A Musical Solstice Spectacle Sprawls Across New York,” by Seth Colter Walls, Anthony Tommasini, and Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, June 22, 2018
“12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend,” by Natalie Weiner, The New York Times, June 14, 2018
“4 Classical Music Concerts to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend,” by David Allen, The New York Times, June 14, 2018
“To Do: June 13–June 27, 2018,” by Justin Davidson, New York Magazine, June 10, 2018
“A concert on the Gowanus? Must be Make Music New York,” by Eva Kis, Metro New York, June 20, 2018
“NYC events, concerts and more to hit this week, amNewYork, June 18, 2018
“How CC Sabathia’s wife recruited SNL star for charity game,” by Ken Davidoff, New York Post, June 22, 2018
“Agenda de Nueva York: Los eventos que no te puedes perder,” by Francis Rodriguez, El Diario, June 21, 2018
“El día más largo del año en el Alto Manhattan,” by José Calderón, El Diario, June 20, 2018
“Gowanus Canal will turn concert hall as guitarist plays through polluted waterway,” by Ariel Scotti, New York Daily News, June 20, 2018
“50 Awesome Things to Do in NYC This Summer,” by Carolyn Stanley, PureWow, June 7, 2018
“10 Things to Do This Weekend,” by Vanita Salisbury, Grub Street, June 21, 2018
“Here’s How Joe’s Pub Does a Block Party,” by Tara Yarlagadda, Bedford and Bowery, June 25, 2018
“Summer Is (Officially) Here and It’s Time to Party,” by Tara Yarlagadda, Bedford and Bowery, June 20, 2018
“Rock ’n’ row: Guitarist performs while canoeing Gowanus Canal,” by Adam Lucente, Brooklyn Paper, June 18, 2018
“Gowanus Canal Sonata: Canoeing Guitarist Plans 90-Minute Show,” by Nicholas Rizzi, Gowanus Patch, June 19, 2018
“Make Music New York Returns Thursday, June 21,” by Pamela Wong, Bklyner, June 19, 2018
“Myrtle Avenue Plaza Debuts This Thursday With Free Public Events All Summer,” by Pamela Wong, Bklyner, June 18, 2018
“Two Queens community gardens to host concerts in honor of Greenthumb’s 40th anniversary,” by Jenna Bagcal, QNS.com, June 20, 2018
“Music Festival Slated at Kingsbridge Park,” Norwood News, June 14, 2018
“Block Party, Dance Performances, and More Heading to Long Island City For One Day This Summer,” by Nathaly Pesantez, LIC Post, June 7, 2018
“Join The Free Celebration At The Harlem Make Music NY Experience 2018,” Harlem World Magazine, June 5, 2018
“Going places: June bursts out all over with New York City’s most special cultural happenings, by Karen Rubin, The Island Now, May 30, 2018

Northeast CT
“Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest on International Make Music Day,” Norwich Bulletin, June 22, 2018
“Community News For The Windham Edition,” Hartford Courant, June 12, 2018
“Street fest returns to Willimantic,” by Ekaterine Tchelidze, Norwich Bulletin, May 16, 2018
“Make Music Connecticut – interview with Aaron Friedman,” by John Murphy, Windham Arts Radio Review, WILI Radio, February 28, 2018

Northwest CT
“Library to host entertainment on ‘Make Music Day’,” The Register Citizen, June 15, 2018
“Make Music NWCT,” by Joseph Montebello, Berkshire Style, June 7, 2018
“Make Music NWCT festival set for June 21,” The Register Citizen, June 6, 2018

Philadelphia, PA
“‘Wannabe’ pop-up choir honors Spice Girls on Make Music Day,” by Julia Hatmaker, PennLive, June 21, 2018
“SoLow Fest, Solstice, and Hot Air Balloons – Your Week June 21-27, 2018,” by Jen Kinney, WHYY, June 21, 2018
“Happy summer! 15 ways to celebrate the solstice in Philly,” by Monica Marie Zorrilla, Billy Penn, June 21, 2018
“15 fun things to do in Philly this weekend,” by Brandon Baker, Metro Philly, June 20, 2018
“Join a Spice Girls pop-up choir for Make Music Day,” by Jennifer Logue, Metro Philly, June 19, 2018
““Spice” Things Up at the Singing Fountain this Thursday,” Passyunk Post, June 20, 2018
“Musicians, music lovers of every type and talent sought for ‘Make Music Philly’ 2018,” by Kimberly C. Roberts, The Philadelphia Tribune, April 20, 2018

Portland, ME
“Arts Calendar: June 20-30,” The Forecaster, June 20, 2018
“Music, social action to mark solstice in Portland,” The Forecaster, June 12, 2018

Port Townsend, WA
“Welcome first day of summer with strumming, song, learning, by Katie Kowalski, PT Leader, June 20, 2018
“Make Music Day in Port Townsend to mark beginning of summer,” Peninsula Daily News, June 20, 2018

Reedsburg, WI
“Events scheduled in Reedsburg for Make Music Day June 21,” by Erica Dynes, Reedsburg Times-Press, June 19, 2018
“Make Music Day to stop in Reedsburg,” by Erica Dynes, Reedsburg Times-Press, May 3, 2018

Rochester, NY
“Celebrating “Make Music Day” in Rochester,” by Meaghan Hansen, WROC-TV, June 21, 2018
“Connections: Make Music Day sparks a “singing intervention”,” By Evan Dawson and Megan Mack, WXXI News, June 21, 2018
“Special Event: Make Music Day,” by Jake Clapp, City Newspaper, June 20, 2018

Roselle Park, NJ
“Make Music Roselle Park Lineup Includes Rock Bands, Singer-songwriters, Free Harmonica Lesson,” TAPinto Elizabeth, June 12, 2018
“Roselle Park Takes Part In Worldwide Make Music Day,” by Saul Qersdyn, Roselle Park News, May 6, 2018

Salem, OR
“Pride-luck, kite festival among things to do this weekend,” by Abby Luschei, Salem Statesman Journal, June 20, 2018
“What is Make Music Day?,” Salem Statesman Journal, June 15, 2018
“Salem band celebrates anniversary on Make Music Day,” by Abby Luschei, Salem Statesman Journal, June 15, 2018
“Salem Weekly News, June 8, 2018
“Festivals of Summer,” The Corvallis Advocate, June 6, 2018
“28 summer events in the Salem-area to mark on the calendar right now,” by Abby Luschei, Statesman Journal, May 25, 2018
“Holding Court: Make or watch some music, ride in silence or find a lost dog,” by Lee Clarkson, Statesman Journal, May 15, 2018

San Diego, CA
“Zevely Zone: Jeff pulled a few strings for this story,” by Jeff Zevely, CBS 8, June 21, 2018
“Huge harp highlights free music day in Carlsbad,” by Pam Kragen, San Diego Union Tribune, June 20, 2018
“‘Make Music Day’ will feature William Close and his 50-foot Earth Harp at Museum of Making Music,” by George Varga, San Diego Union Tribune, June 19, 2018
“This week’s best deals include El Torito and Acapulco World Cup watch parties, free and cheap family outings and more, by Michelle Mills, The Orange County Register, June 15, 2018
“Hear the World’s Longest, Playable Stringed Instrument, the Earth Harp, on Make Music Day,” Strings Magazine, May 24, 2018
“‘Make Music Day’ – Save Date & See Ginormous Harp In North County,” by Susan C. Schena, Carlsbad Patch, June 1, 2018

Seattle, WA
“27 Events to Celebrate the Beginning of Summer 2018 in Seattle,” The Stranger, June 20, 2018
“138 Stranger (Than Usual) Things To Do in Seattle This Week: June 19-24, 2018,” The Stranger, June 19, 2018
“Make Music Day to Take Over Seattle on June 21st for a Day of Artful Festivities,” Northwest Music Scene, June 6, 2018

Somerville, NJ
“NJ Today: Central Jersey Daily Rundown,” by Brad Wadlow, Bridgewater Courier News, June 19, 2018
“Live Music Will Be Bustin’ Out All Over Somerville June 21,” TAPinto Franklin Township, June 13, 2018

Southeastern CT
“Make Music Day fills New London’s streets with song,” by Peter Huoppi and Rick Koster, The Day, June 22, 2018
“Making music in New London,” by Sarah Gordon, The Day, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Day offers dozens of song possibilities throughout the region Thursday,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 20, 2018
“Musicians, venues across the region to take part in Thursday’s Make Music Day,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 17, 2018
“June 21 is Make Music Day around the world — and now in our region,” by Kristina Dorsey, The Day, April 27, 2018

Stamford, CT
“Make Music Day events held around western CT,” Connecticut 12 News, June 21, 2018
“Downtown Stamford hosts first Make Music Day,” by Kat Russell, Stamford Advocate, June 20, 2018
“The Dish: Author tells tales of Belle Haven’s past,” by Susie Costaregni, Greenwich Time, June 16, 2018
“Make Music Day in Stamford Downtown – Thursday, June 21,” Norwalk Plus, June 14, 2018

St. Louis, MO
“Make Music Day is June 21,” Fox 2 St Louis, June 21, 2018
“St. Louis area celebrates ‘Make Music Day’,” by Patrick Clark, Fox 2 St Louis, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Day,” Fox 2 St Louis, June 21, 2018
“The Metro Show: Make Music St. Louis,” KEZK Radio, June 11, 2018

Stratford, CT
“SPOTLIGHT: Events in the Stratford area,” Stratford Star, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Stratford debuts June 21,” The Stratford Star, June 12, 2018
“Make Music Stratford seeks musicians,” The Stratford Star, May 22, 2018

Suwanee, GA
“Suwanee celebrates the summer solstice, music at inaugural festival,” by Isabel Hughes, Gwinnett Daily Post, June 21, 2018
“Suwanee’s Summer Porch Jam features music-making events,” Gwinnett Daily Post, June 15, 2018
“City By City: A weekly look at the happenings in the places you call home,” Gwinnett Daily Post, May 19, 2018

Syracuse, NY
“Syracuse Hosts First Make Music Day,” Spectrum News, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Day Syracuse,” by Brandon Roth, WSTM Channel 3 (NBC), June 20, 2018
“Make Music Day, Central New York Celebrates International Event,” LocalSYR.com, June 18, 2018

Tinley Park, IL
“Make Music Day comes to Tinley Park,” by David Gleisner, Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2018
“Tinley Park’s Vogt Visual Arts Center exhibits art as ‘Music’,” by Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, May 17, 2018

Twin Cities, MN
“Make Music Day to celebrate grassroots creativity in Twin Cities on June 21,” by Jeyca Maldonado-Medina, The Current (Minnesota Public Radio), June 15, 2018
“City Council: Pound fees, church expansion, and improvement bonds,” by Kelsey Roy, Hastings Star Gazette, June 21, 2018
“Make Music Day coming to a park near you,” by Katie Nelson, Hastings Star Gazette, June 17, 2018

State of Vermont
“Music Festivals Abound in the Upper Valley,” By David Corriveau, Valley News, June 21, 2018
“Weekend Calendar,” Bennington Banner, June 15, 2018
“BarnArts Enacts a Story Not Far From Where Sinclair Lewis Wrote It,” by David Corriveau, Valley News, June 14, 2018

Washington, DC
“ACPD to Begin Enforcing Clarendon Drop-off and Pick-up Zones Tonight,” Arlington Now, June 21, 2018

Waterbury, CT
“‘Make Music Day’ brings music lovers to Waterbury,” by Matt McFarland and Olivia Lank, WFSB, June 21, 2018

Worcester, MA
“Worcester joins Make Music Day June 21 for citywide celebration,” by Richard Duckett, Telegram and Gazette, June 17, 2018
“Make Music Day returns to Worcester,” by Joshua Lyford, Worcester Magazine, June 14, 2018
“Make Music Worcester event returns for second year,” by Victor D. Infante, Telegram and Gazette, March 28, 2018

Wyoming County, NY
“Sweet notes: Wyoming County residents turn out for International Make Music Day,” by Jessica Dillon, The Daily News, June 26, 2018
“International festival, Make Music Day, hits Wyoming County,” by Jessica Dillon, The Daily News, June 21, 2018

Lagos, Nigeria
“Waje, Praiz & Others Give Their Best Performances At Make Music Lagos,” by Malikah Maryam, Zumi, June 25, 2018
“Lagos Joins Other Cities for World Music Day,” by Yinka Olatunbosun, This Day, June 20, 2018
“Bumper package, as organisers unveil make Music Lagos 2018,” By Chuks Nwanne, The Guardian, June 16, 2018
“Turn Up To A Week Of Free Concerts, Events At Make Music Lagos 2018,” The Guardian, June 15, 2018
“Why I’m performing free at 2018 Make Music Lagos – Vector,” by Olushola Ricketts, Punch, June 14, 2018
“Showgear holds Make Music Lagos,” by Adeola Ogunlade, The Nation, June 9, 2018
“KSA, Showkey, Ayuba, Omawunmi for Make Music Lagos 2018, as concert goes live,” by Daniel Anazia, The Guardian, May 26, 2018
“State backs Make Music Lagos festival,” Music In Africa, May 24, 2018
“Showgear Holds Make Music Lagos,” by Nseobong Okon-Ekong, This Day, May 24, 2018
“All set for ‘Make Music Lagos’ 2018,” The Nation, May 23, 2018

United Kingdom
“Be a star of the Beaumont Park bandstand for Make Music Day UK,” by Hilarie Stelfox, Huddersfield Daily Examiner, May 20, 2018
“Make Music Day set for 21 June,” by Lucy Thraves, Rhinegold Publishing, April 30, 2018

2017 – National Coverage

“Landmarks to be illuminated in orange for Make Music Day,” Associated Press, June 15, 2017
“Fete de la Musique, or Make Music Day, expands its presence abroad,” AFP-Relaxnews, June 18, 2017
“The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen serving as artist ambassador for Make Music Day,” ABC News Radio, June 9, 2017
“Monday MLB scores, highlights, updates, news: Indians on fire, Rizzo loving leadoff,” by Matt Snyder, CBS Sports, June 19, 2017
“Hottest Celebrity Pics This Week Of June 5-11: Kendall Jenner & More,” Hollywood Life, June 8, 2017
“Swashbucklin’ by the Seashore, and Other June Vacation Ideas,” by Harriet Baskas, NBCNews.com, June 2, 2017
“‘Make Music Day’ Plans 4,000 Free Concerts Nationwide,” by Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, April 13, 2017
“Make Music Day festival is coming to dozens of US cities,” Associated Press, April 13, 2017
“Make Music Day 2017 Returns To Over 50 Cities On June 21,” by Kevito Clark, Okayplayer, April 21, 2017
“‘Make Music Day’ is Coming: How to Get Your Family Involved, StatePoint Media, May 21, 2017

2017 – Local Coverage

Allen, TX
“Allen’s Watters Creek Calls All Musicians for ‘Make Music Day’,” Allen American, June 9, 2017

Auburn, AL
“Hundreds attend second annual Make Music Day,” by Keith Huffman, Opelika-Auburn News, August 23, 2017
“Hundreds enjoy memorable experience despite falling short of “World’s Largest Rock Band” record,” by Alex Derencz, WRBL (CBS News 3), August 22, 2017
“Spicer’s Music Day postponed until August to break record,” Associated Press, June 24, 2017
“Spicer’s Make Music Day Postponed Until August,” by Cynthia Williford, Opelika-Auburn News, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Day Alabama postponed until Aug. 22,” Auburn Villager, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Day Alabama postponed,” by Alex Hosey, The Plainsman, June 20, 2017
“Auburn music store to reattempt breaking world’s largest rock band next week,” Opelika-Auburn News, by Cynthia Williford, June 17, 2017
“Auburn prepares for world record attempt,” by Alex Derencz, WRBL (CBS News 3), June 15, 2017
“Auburn gets second chance to create largest band,” by Allison Blankenship, Auburn Villager, June 15, 2017
“Auburn’s Make Music Day expects twice as many musicians as last year,” by Alex Hosey, The Plainsman, June 8, 2017
“Spicer’s Music looks to create world’s largest band at second Make Music Day Alabama,” Opelika-Auburn News, May 4, 2017

Black Hills, SD
“Rapid City celebrates longest day of the year with Make Music Black Hills,” by Tessa Thomas, KEVN Black Hills (Fox), June 21, 2017

Boston, MA
“Musicians Celebrate ‘Make Music Day’ in Boston’s Copley Square,” by Paula Ebben, WBZ-TV (CBS), June 21, 2017
“Keytar Bear returns to doing what he does best after attack,” by Nik DeCosta-Klipa, Boston.com, June 21, 2017
“What Bostonians need to know this week,” by Nik DeCosta-Klipa, Boston.com, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Boston Returns to Give You Free Music,” by Caroline Schagrin, Boston Magazine, June 20, 2017
“Fun things to do around Boston this summer,” Boston Globe, June 16, 2017
“Magazine Beach Park summer programs to launch June 21,” Wicked Local Cambridge, June 14, 2017
“10 Ways to Have A Free, Fun Summer Around Boston,” by Matthew Dinaro, Metro Boston, May 18, 2017

Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY
“Good vibrations fill the air on Make Music Day,” by Mary Catalfamo, WBFO 88.7 (NPR), June 21, 2017
“Thousands celebrating Make Music Day,” by Ali Ingersoll, WIVB News 4, June 21, 2017
“Get ready to make some music on Wednesday,” Niagara Gazette, June 15, 2017
“Listening to Cheap Trick, Larkin Poe,” by Jeff Miers, The Buffalo News, June 20, 2017
“Discount Diva: Celebrate summer with free fun,” by Samantha Christmann, The Buffalo News, June 18, 2017
“Line-up for Buffalo’s 2nd Annual Make Music Day,” Buffalo Rising, June 3, 2017
“Mass Appeal is a part of Make Music Day,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, May 21, 2017

Chattanooga, TN
“Photo of the Day: Make Music Day,” Nooga.com, June 21, 2017
“Local musicians to perform around town Wednesday for Make Music Chattanooga,” by Susan Pierce, Times Free Press, June 15, 2017
“Sweet Sounds On The Summer Solstice,” by Lauren Waegele, The Pulse, June 14, 2017
“3 Plus Your Community,” by Julie Edwards, WRCB (NBC TV), June 21, 2017
“Episode 40: Make Music Day!,” by Heather Leigh Holt, Open Mic Spotlight, June 13, 2017
“Make Music Day announces 2nd annual day of music,” by Sean Phipps, Nooga.com, May 31, 2017
“Make Music Chattanooga Announces Schedule Of Events For 2nd Annual Make Music Day,” The Chattanoogan.com, May 31, 2017

Chicago, IL
“Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Darius Brooks: “Music is heard with the ear but it’s understood with the heart”,” by Justin Kaufmann, WGN Radio, June 20, 2017
“Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago,” Chicago Magazine, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Chicago Festival in Hyde Park,” by Jamie Cooley, Hyde Park Herald, June 22, 2017
“Student makes music, wins contest,” Northwest Indiana Times, June 27, 2017
“Ukulele Lessons with Aloha Center Chicago,” WCIU, June 20, 2017
“Six free concerts you should see during Make Music Chicago,” by Zach Long, Time Out Chicago, June 19, 2017
“Recommended Chicago-area classical concerts,” by John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune, June 14, 2017
“Make Music Chicago celebrates the Summer Solstice with 170 free events,” by Carole Kuhrt Brewer, Chicago Now, June 20, 2017
“International House to Host Musicians for Make Music Chicago,” by Rena Slavin, Hyde Park Herald, June 14, 2017
“Make a loud, joyful (outdoor!) noise,” Chicago Parent, June 8, 2017
“McKinley Park Hosting Huge Music Festival On June 21,” DNAinfo, May 25, 2017

Cincinnati, OH
“Music Day celebration, concerts, bike races, fitness runs and more,” by Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 9, 2017

Cleveland, OH
“Make Music Day (photos),” by Lisa Dejong, The Plain Dealer, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Cleveland fills the city with free events today (photos),” by Nikki Delamotte, The Plain Dealer, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Day to return to Cleveland,” by Samantha Spaccasi, Cleveland Classical, June 13, 2017
“Oberlin to celebrate Make Music Day,” Oberlin News Tribune, June 5, 2017
“Make Music Day festival is coming to dozens of U.S. cities, including Cleveland,” Associated Press / Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 13, 2017

Columbia, SC
“Make Music Day is June 21. Here’s how Columbia is celebrating it,” by Erin Shaw, The State, June 13, 2017
“Concerts in Columbia: CBDB, Shelby Raye, Food Drive!, Anthony Hamilton, Make Music Columbia,” by Jordan Lawrence, Free Times, June 14, 2017
“8Days: Columbia QuadSquad, Mike Epps, Shrimp & Grits Fest, Make Music Day,” Free Times, June 14, 2017

Columbus, OH
“June 21 celebrated as Make Music Day,” WCMH-TV Columbus (NBC), June 21, 2017

Davis, CA
“15 fun, completely free things to do in the Sacramento region this summer,” Sactown Magazine, June 20, 2017
“Davis Arts Center: Music, exhibits, inspiration await you this summer,” by Stacie Frerichs, The Davis Enterprise, June 16, 2017
“Davis streets to fill with the sounds of pop, funk and folk music,” by Aaron Davis, Sacramento Bee, June 13, 2017
“Sign up to make music with the world on June 21,” The Davis Enterprise, May 12, 2017

Detroit, MI
“More than 100 free performances planned Wednesday in Make Music Detroit festival,” M Live, June 21, 2017
“Detroiters enjoy sounds of summer as part of international ‘Make Music Day’,” by Debanina Seaton, The Hub Detroit, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Detroit returns on the solstice,” by Mike McGonigal, Detroit Metro Times, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Day in Detroit June 21,” Fox 2 Detroit, June 16, 2017
“Make Music Detroit – A Day Of Making Music In Motown,” by Zuri Cheathem, CBS Detroit, June 16, 2017
“Make Music Detroit to feature free concerts, music workshops,” by Tyler Clifford, Crain’s Detroit Business, June 16, 2017
“Detroit joins 750 cities around the world for Make Music Day,” by Roz Edward, Michigan Chronicle, June 2, 2017

El Paso, TX
“El Paso joins Make Music Day,” by Isabel A. Walters, What’s Up, June 14, 2017

Fort Wayne, IN
“Make Music Day proves good to the last note,” The Journal Gazette, June 22, 2017
“Make Music Fort Wayne,” by Ray Steup, INFortWayne, June 22, 2017
“Sweet sounds flood city for Make Music Day, The Journal Gazette, June 21, 2017
“Free music event takes place in Fort Wayne,” by Jacob Burbrink, WPTA 21, June 21, 2017
“Fort Wayne Celebrates Music,” by Sam Bauman, WPTA 21, June 21, 2017
“Local landmarks turning orange for Make Music Day,” The Journal Gazette, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Day Preview: Adam Baker and the Heartache,” by Sara Schaefer, WANE TV 15, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Day to encourage people to appreciate music,” WANE TV 15, June 18, 2017
“Tunes to fill city for Annual ‘Make Music Day’,” by Austin Candor, The Journal Gazette, June 16, 2017
“Make Music Day Preview: My Apollo,” by Sara Schaefer, WANE TV 15, June 10, 2017
“Make Music Day Preview: Rosalind & The Way,” by Sara Schaefer, WANE TV 15, June 3, 2017

Fullerton, CA
“Yamaha celebrates Make Music Day 2017 in Buena Park,” by Mark Eades, Orange County Register, June 23, 2017
“Day of Music Fullerton Showcases the Heart and Soul of the OC Music Scene,” by Scott Feinblatt, OC Weekly, June 22, 2017
“Day of Music Fullerton rocks summer solstice with 150 performances,” by Brian Whitehead, Orange County Register, June 21, 2017
“15 Must-See Concerts, Happenings and Acts at Day of Music Festival 2017,” by Aimee Murillo, OC Weekly, June 20, 2017
“Watch a Modern Opera About a Witch Hunt at the Day of Music Festival,” by Matt Stromberg, Hyperallergic, June 20, 2017

Huntsville, AL
“Make Music Day in Huntsville,” by Jake Berent, WDAM TV 7, June 21, 2017
“Cool things to do in Huntsville, June 18-24,” AL.com, June 18, 2017

Issaquah, WA
“Issaquah joins with the world for Make Music Day,” Issaquah Reporter, June 19, 2017

Liberty, MO
“Make Music Liberty 2017,” by Kellie Houx, Courier Tribune, June 22, 2017
“Liberty celebrates longest day of the year by making music,” by Kathy Quinn, Fox 4 KC, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Liberty 2017,” Courier Tribune, June 22, 2017
“Liberty event brings beautiful music to spots like porches, businesses, street corners and parks,” by Karen Ridder, Kansas City Star, June 14, 2017
“Corbin Theatre to participate in Liberty’s Make Music Day,” Courier Tribune, June 15, 2017
“Liberty Arts Commission ready for second Make Music Day,” by Kellie Houx, Clay County Courier-Tribune, April 26, 2017

Los Angeles, CA
“This Festival Celebrates the First Day of Summer With Free Music Pretty Much Everywhere,” by Andy Hermann, LA Weekly, June 21, 2017
“Santa Monica to Celebrate Summer Solstice with Music,” Santa Monica Lookout, June 16, 2017
“Brock On Your Block: Make Music Day (feat. James Corden),” by Phil Brock, Santa Monica Mirror, June 6, 2017
“Music, Travel, Bubbly, Coffee,” by Charles Andrews, Santa Monica Daily Press, May 31, 2017

Madison, WI
“Shabazz fiddle players join Make Music Madison,” by Pamela Cotant, Wisconsin State Journal, June 26, 2017
“Wednesday is Make Music Madison,” by Joel Patenaude, Madison Magazine – Channel 3000, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Madison to set Overture aglow,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Madison returns for the summer solstice,” by Michael Muckian, Wisconsin Gazette, June 19, 2017

Mentor, OH
“Mentor celebrates Make Music Day,” by Kristi Garabrandt, The News-Herald, June 21, 2017
“International Make Music Day event returns to Mentor,” by Betsy Scott, The News-Herald, May 30, 2017

Miami, FL
“Lincoln Road em Miami Beach tem festival gratuito de música nesta quarta-feira (21),” Achei USA, June 17, 2017
“Make Music Day: Free for all on Lincoln Road,” by Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, June 20, 2017
“Summer is Celebrated with Fete de la Musique,” by Tracy Fields, Artburst Miami, June 20, 2017
“The official guide to summer events for June,” Miami.com, June 20, 2017
“Lincoln Road is throwing a huge free concert next week,” by Ryan Pfeffer, Time Out Miami, June 14, 2017

Milwaukee, WI
“Three Milwaukee buildings to go orange among Wisconsin landmarks joining in Make Music Day,” WTMJ Radio 620, June 20, 2017
“Local landmarks glow orange to salute Make Music Day,” by Bobby Tanzilo, On Milwaukee, June 21, 2017
“Milwaukee Locations to Shine Orange for Make Music Day,” Milwaukee Independent, June 20, 2017
“Milwaukee Prepares for its First Make Music Day,” by Lauren Keene, Shepherd Express, June 13, 2017

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
“Sing a song of the summer solstice on Make Music Day June 21,” by Jim Walsh, Southwest Journal, June 13, 2017

Montclair, NJ
“Make Music Day Montclair 2017,” by Eve Mahaney, The Montclair Dispatch, June 22, 2017
“Wednesday is ‘Make Music Day’ in Montclair,” NorthJersey.com, June 20, 2017
“Montclair Celebrates Make Music Day with Montclair Make Music Day,” Baristanet, June 19, 2017
“Come Hear Live Music Throughout Montclair on Wednesday,” NJ Arts Maven, June 19, 2017

Nashville, TN
“Nashville Celebrates Make Music Day,” Newschannel 5, June 21, 2017
“Nonprofit wants more music in Nashville,” by Terry Bulger, WSMV-TV Nashville, June 19, 2017
“Belmont students turn The Heritage seniors’ life stories into songs,” by David Walsh, Franklin Home Page, June 22, 2017
“Make Music Day,” by Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots, June 19, 2017
“Nashville’s Parthenon going orange for Make Music Day,” by Kevin Castle, WCYB News 5, June 15, 2017
“Street pianos add to the scene in parts of Nashville,” Nashville Community Newspapers, June 14, 2017
“Set your inner musician free during Make Music Nashville,” by Mike Osborne, WMOT Roots Radio, June 14, 2017
“11 free Nashville-area festivals offer summer fun,” by Mary Hance, The Tennessean, June 16, 2017
“Make Music Nashville Invites Public to Play,” by Peter Chawaga, Nashville Arts Magazine, June 2017
“Community Invited To Play Piano In The Park,” Newschannel 5, Nashville TN, June 2, 2017
“Plus Side of Nashville: Make Music Nashville,” by Tuwanda Coleman, Newschannel 5, Nashville TN, March 13, 2017

New York, NY
“Galactic Pulses: The Best Moments of Make Music New York,” by Anthony Tommasini and James Oestreich, New York Times, June 23, 2017
“Carnatic Jam in Big Apple,” The Times of India, August 20, 2017
“The three things you need to know today in New York: Wed June 21,” by Rebecca Fontana, Time Out New York, June 20, 2017
“Make Music New York to bring thousands of free concerts on summer solstice,” by Dana Reszutek, amNewYork, June 21, 2017
“Citywide Music Festival Brings Ella Fitzgerald Piano Bar To Streets Of Harlem,” by Jake Shore, WFUV, June 21, 2017
“Checking Out the Joe’s Pub Block Party at Make Music New York,” by Jennifer Cohen and Julie Forrest, Bedford and Bowery, June 22, 2017
““Make Music New York” festival attracts many locals,” Xinhua, June 22, 2017
“Make Music Day Means Pro-Am Jams Around the City,” by Roger Clark, NY1, June 20, 2017
“All of NYC becomes your stage on Make Music Day,” by Kate Mooney, Metro New York, June 19, 2017
“Live Music, Other Events Will Help Turn UES Block Into Public Plaza: Locals,” by Shaye Weaver, DNAInfo, June 19, 2017
“Dozens of free outdoor music performances will take place at these Queens spaces this Wednesday,” by Suzanne Monteverdi, QNS.com, June 20, 2017
“161st Street BID News: CITY MD, Art in the Park, Make Music New York, Street Fair VII,” The Bronx Chronicle, June 20, 2017
“Steeped in Sun,” by Gregg McQueen, Manhattan Times, June 20, 2017
“Make Music New York Returns Wednesday With Over 1,000 Performances,” by Pamela Wong, Bklyner, June 20, 2017
“Goings On About Town: Make Music New York,” The New Yorker, June 26, 2017
“New York Today,” by Alexandra S. Levine and Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, June 21, 2017
“Classical Music in NYC This Week,” by David Allen, New York Times, June 15, 2017
“Make Music New York brings more than 1,000 free outdoor concerts to NYC,” By Andrew Frisicano, Time Out New York, June 14, 2017
“The 10 best cheap things to do this week, summer solstice edition,” by Oriana Leckert, Brokelyn, June 19, 2017
“8 Absolutely, Totally Free Things to Do This Summer,” by Carolyn Stanley, PureWow, June 16, 2017
“Weekday Fun: Fireworks, FREE Museums, SI Yankees vs. Cyclones,” by Andy Fenwick, Mommy Poppins, June 18, 2017
“Make Music New York to bring thousands of free concerts on summer solstice,” by Dana Reszutek, amNewYork, June 13, 2017
“Mets phenom Amed Rosario already dresses for big leagues,” by Ken Davidoff, New York Post, June 12, 2017
“Make Music NY raising money for 2017 + schedule revealed,” by Andrew Sacher, Brooklyn Vegan, June 6, 2017
“New York Music Month: Free concerts, events to attend this June,” by Adeja Crearer, amNewYork, June 5, 2017
“El Alto Manhattan muestra su lado artístico,” by Francis Rodriguez, El Diario, May 25, 2017

Ossining, NY
“Global ‘Make Music Day’ Returns To Ossining, Briarcliff,” by Sam Barron, Ossining Daily Voice, June 15, 2017

Philadelphia, PA
“Make Music Philly Day returns tomorrow with Sonni Shine, Lazy Eye and more,” by Nikki Volpicelli, The Key – WXPN, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Philly Baby! – Free Live Music Celebration,” by Jeff Belonger, MyPhillyAlive, June 20, 2017
“Artists Sought for Make Music Philly 2017,” by Kimberly C. Roberts, The Philadelphia Tribune, April 11, 2017

Platteville, WI
“Second Make Music Platteville Wednesday,” by Steve Prestegard, The Platteville Journal, June 15, 2017

Portland, ME
“80 registered performances, free concerts, jam sessions, and events planned for Make Music Portland’s fifth annual one-day summer festival,” by Max Mogensen, Downeast Costal News, June 15, 2017
“Make Music Portland filling city with music on June 21,” Encore Sun Journal, June 12, 2017
“Festival to bring free music to Portland,” by Kate Irish Collins, The Forecaster, June 12, 2017

Portland, OR
“Celebrating Summer with ‘Make Music Day PDX’,” KGW TV (NBC), June 21, 2017
“Make Music Day PDX: Musician Jacob Westfall,” KATU 2, June 15, 2017

Port Townsend, WA
“Today! Make Music Day plays opening notes of summer,” by Katie Kowalski, PT Leader, June 21, 2017
“Port Townsend to celebrate international Make Music Day,” Peninsula Daily News, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Day takes over town June 21,” by Katie Kowalski, PT Leader, June 14, 2017
“PT holds ‘Make Music Day’,” Sequim Gazette, June 9, 2017

Redmond, WA
“Make Music Day returns to Redmond,” Redmond Reporter, June 13, 2017

Rhode Island
“Photos: Make Music Rhode Island takes over Wilcox Park,” by Anna Sullivan, The Westerly Sun, July 10, 2017
“Free music statewide on Wednesday celebrates the summer solstice,” by Andy Smith, Providence Journal, June 19, 2017
“LIVE: First Make Music Rhode Island Festival Set for June 21,” GoLocal Providence, June 17, 2017
“The Week Ahead,” by Nancy Burns-Fusaro, Westerly Sun, June 18, 2017
“On the Rhode: Make Music RI,” by Mary Karalis, The Rhode Show (WPRI), June 16, 2017
“Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Free Live Music,” GoProvidence.com, June 16, 2017
“Make Music Day Makes it to RI,” by Nicole Baldassari, Motif Magazine, June 14, 2017

Rochester, NY
“Musicians take part in ‘Make Music Day’ in Rochester,” WHEC News 10 (NBC), June 21, 2017
“Rochester’s First Make Music Day!,” by Brenda Tremblay, Classical 91.5 FM, June 15, 2017
“Rochester Joins Make Music Day on June 21,” Jazz 90.1 FM, June 13, 2017

Sacramento, CA
“Good Day Sacramento,” CBS Local, June 20, 2017
““Blues Broads” Performing In Sacramento This Week,” by Kitty O’Neal, KFBK, June 20, 2017
“Make Music Day 2017 Celebration in Sacramento,” The End (106.5 FM), May 22, 2017

Salem, OR
“Salem joins in global Make Music Day celebration,” by Molly J. Smith, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2017
“The Salem Memo: Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” by Lee Clarkson, Statesman Journal, June 20, 2017
“Get your art on at the Bohemian Bash,” by Lee Clarkson and Carol McAlice Currie, Statesman Journal, June 20, 2017
“Musicians will pop up all over Salem for Make Music Day June 21,” by Heather Rayhorn, Statesman Journal, June 12, 2017
“Make Music Day Salem 2017,” by Julie Eaton, Salem Weekly News, June 8, 2017
“Make Music, Salem!, by Julie Eaton, Salem Weekly News, March 2, 2017
“Join Salem’s Make Music Day celebration, be part of a global event,” by Carol McAlice Currie, Statesman Journal, February 28, 2017

San Diego, CA
“Lift your voice, beat a drum, strum along with the world on Make Music Day,” by Cynthia Zanone, San Diego Union-Tribune, June 14, 2017
“San Diego Goes International on Make Music Day,” by Matthew Burke, NBC San Diego, May 6, 2017

Seattle, WA
“Free Make Music Day festivals around Puget Sound,” by Carole Cancler, Greater Seattle on the Cheap, June 19, 2017

St. Louis, MO
“Make Music Day comes to the St. Louis area for second consecutive year,” by Alex Heuer, St. Louis Public Radio, June 23, 2017
“Why are there colorful pianos on sidewalks across St. Louis?,” by Justin Andrews, Live 5 News, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Day,” KSDK TV, June 22, 2017
“Top 5 events in St. Louis this week, June 22–25,” St. Louis Magazine, June 21, 2017
“Happy Summer Freebies and Make Music Day!,” 106.5 The Arch Radio, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Day St. Louis: A Citywide Celebration,” Keep Art Happening, June 20, 2017
“The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Week, June 16-21,” by Paul Friswold, Riverfront Times, June 15, 2017
“What’s Up With Those Colorful Pianos Popping Up All Around St. Louis?,” by Quinn Wilson, Riverfront Times, June 5, 2017
“Pianos are placed on the Delmar Loop as part of an arts festival,” by Patrick Clark, KPLR 11 News, May 30, 2017
“2017 Summer Arts Guide by Patricia Corrigan, St Louis Jewish Light, June 1, 2017

Somerville, NJ
““Make Music Somerville” Concert Celebrates Summer Solstice,” TAP into South Plainfield, June 19, 2017
“Make Music Somerville is part of longtime global effort to engage communities with song,” by Bob Makin, MyCentralJersey.com, June 16, 2017

Vermont
“Music comes to the Four Corners on Wednesday,” by Cherise Madigan, Bennington Banner, June 19, 2017

Warrenton, VA
““Make Music Day” at Eva Walker Park, June 21,” Fauquier Now, June 20, 2017

Washington, DC
“Make Music Day,” by Gary McGrady, Fox 5 DC, June 21, 2017

Worcester, MA
“Make Music Worcester starts summer on a high note,” by Kaylee Johnston, Telegram and Gazette, June 21, 2017
“Make Music Worcester event set to rock the city throughout the day,” by Alban Murtishi, Masslive, June 21, 2017
“Burns Bridge to go orange Wednesday evening for Make Music Day,” Telegram and Gazette, June 20, 2017
“Worcester makes its debut for ‘Make Music Day’ on Wednesday,” by Richard Duckett, Telegram and Gazette, June 18, 2017
“Activity abounds with Make Music Worcester,” by Joshua Lyford, Worcester Magazine, June 15, 2017
“Kelly Momburger: Worcester’s Make Music Day,” by Mark Lynch, WICN 90.5 FM: Inquiry, May 24, 2017
“The Lyford Files,” by Joshua Lyford, Worcester Magazine, May 18, 2017
“Worcester to take part in ‘Make Music Day’,” by Richard Duckett, Telegram and Gazette, March 24, 2017
“A day for music: Make Music Day debuts in Worcester,” by Joshua Lyford, Worcester Magazine, March 24, 2017
“Worcester makes music,” by Joshua Lyford, Worcester Magazine, March 30, 2017

Wyoming County, NY
“Make Music Day fills Wyoming County with sound on summer solstice,” by Joe Leathersich, The Daily News, June 22, 2017
“Making music at Yummies in Warsaw,” by Julia Ferrini, Wyoming County Free Press, June 22, 2017

United Kingdom
“2017’s Make Music Day UK announced,” Songwriting Magazine, May 4, 2017

Lagos, Nigeria
“Make Music Lagos: King Sunny Ade, Adewale Ayuba, Sound Sultan, Omawumi perform at 2017 edition,” by Adedayo Adesanya, Pulse.ng, June 22, 2017
“Lagos Celebrates World Music Day with KSA, Omawumi, Others,” This Day, June 24, 2017
“Make Music Lagos 2017 was Lit! See Highlights of Electrifying Performances by KSA, Daddy Showkey, Omawumi, Bez & More,” BellaNaija.com, June 23, 2017
“I Was Ashamed Of Gospel Music – About The Make Music Lagos Experience,” by Tobi Johnson, Lifegiva.com, June 23, 2017
“Celebrate World Music Day 2017 in Nigeria,” by Lolade Nwanze, The Guardian, June 21, 2017

Other Coverage
“Local Seniors Make Music with Sweet Strings,” by Amy Patterson, Geauga County Maple Leaf, June 29, 2017
“‘Make Music Day’ at Music & Families on Wednesday,” by Leslie Mielke, Blackfoot Morning News, June 20, 2017
“Ukulele players jam in Norco as instrument’s popularity soars,” by Stephen Wall, The Press-Enterprise, June 22, 2017
“Wichita celebrates ‘Make Music Day’,” KSN TV, June 21, 2017
“Liberty Bridge to go orange Wednesday,” by Elizabeth LaFleur, Greenville News, June 20, 2017
“Fête de la musique: le modèle français s’exporte,” by Louise Sallé, Challenges, June 21, 2017
“When music meets summer,” CNC (China), June 23, 2017
“World Music Day brings the grand events to Indian metro cities! Here are the best offers for WMD2017,” by Aishwarya Krishnan, India.com, June 20, 2017
“Vic Firth Joins In Global Make Music Day Celebration,” Drum Magazine, June 27, 2017
“Two musical events coming up at Strings & Things,” by Jon Bodell, The Concord Insider, June 20, 2017
“Public invited to join Make Music Day in Meadville on Wednesday,” by Mike Crowley, Meadville Tribune, June 20, 2017
“Railyard event adds music, activities, brews to pair with Wednesday evening farmers market,” by Sami Edge, The New Mexican, June 15, 2017
“Residents get to rock out on ‘Make Music Day’,” by Pippa Fisher, Lamorinda Weekly, June 14, 2017
“Graham Nash, Carmine Appice among noted musicians serving as artist ambassadors for 2017 Make Music Day,” Rock 107 (Scranton PA), June 12, 2017
““Make Music Day” at Andy’s Music,” by Chasity Byrd, Fox 10 (Mobile AL), June 13, 2017

2016 – National Coverage

“Philip Glass, Kingsmen to Participate in Global Make Music Day,” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, April 14, 2016
“Make Music Day festival is coming to dozens of US cities,” Associated Press, April 13, 2016
“First day of summer to be celebrated with Make Music Vermont,” Associated Press, June 19, 2016
“Indians to take part in ‘Make Music Day’,” by Matt Snyder, CBS Sports.com, June 16, 2016
“Calendar: Week of June 20,” CBS Sunday Morning, June 19, 2016
“Your Creative Calendar: 74 Things To Do, See, And Hear In June,” by Joe Berkowitz, Fastcompany.com, May 31, 2016

2016 – Local Coverage

Auburn, AL
“This Is What Happens When 850 People Play “Sweet Home Alabama” At Once,” Society of Rock, July 14, 2016
“Our View: Music Day makes fun for the hundreds who jammed,” Opelika-Auburn News, June 24, 2016
“Make Music Day Gallery,” Auburn Villager, June 23, 2016
“850 people jam to ‘Sweet Home Alabama‘,” by Jim Little, Opelika-Auburn News, June 22, 2016
“I Joined Spicer’s to Attempt a World Record,” by Emmy Leberte, The Plainsman, June 21, 2016
“Parking lot and roads close to accommodate Make Music Day event,” Opelika-Auburn News, June 20, 2016
“Locals invited to ‘make music’ Tuesday,” by Ben Ruffin, Auburn Villager, June 16, 2016
“Spicer’s Music near number needed for world record attempt,” by Matt Okarmus, Opelika-Auburn News, June 16, 2016
“Make Music Day debuts in Auburn,” by Carla Nelson, The Corner, June 15, 2016
“Spicer’s Music to host Alabama’s first Make Music Day event,” by Rosanna Smith, WTVM (ABC TV, Columbus GA), June 5, 2016
“Music store owner looks to create world’s largest rock band for Make Music Day,” by Jim Little, Opelika-Auburn News, May 31, 2016

Black Hills, SD
“First ever Make Music day in the Black Hills,” KEVN Fox, June 21, 2016
“Make Music event takes over Rapid City,” by Erica Horvatin, Newscenter1 (NBC), June 21, 2016

Boston, MA
“Fast Forward,” by Teresa Hanafin, Boston Globe, June 21, 2016
“Get Involved: Make Music Boston,” by Alexandra Cavallo, Improper Bostonian, June 3, 2016

Buffalo, NY
“It’s Official: Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique),” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 6, 2016

Chattanooga, TN
“Chattanooga Public Library’s new system creates instantaneous collaborations,” by Barry Courter, Times Free Press, June 27, 2016
“Chattanooga makes music,” by Angela Lewis Foster, Times Free Press, June 22, 2016
“Make Music Day Celebration,” by Alexandria Adams, WDEF News 12, June 21, 2016
“Chattanooga Public Library Debuts Long Distance Musical Performances Between Artists In Chattanooga And Burlington, Vermont, The Chattanoogan, June 20, 2016
“On 6/21, ‘Make Music Day’ Puts Free Concerts All Over The Map,” by Victoria Glover, WUTC, June 20, 2016
“Off the Couch: Make Music Day Gets All Involved,” by Barry Courter and Lisa Denton, The Times Free Press, June 20, 2016
“Make Music Chattanooga Debuts With More Than 70 Free Events,” The Chattanoogan, June 10, 2016
“Make Music: More than 700 cities in 120 countries participate, and now, Chattanooga,” by Gabrielle Chevalier, The Times Free Press, June 1, 2016
“Volunteers, performers needed for inaugural Make Music Chattanooga,” by Sean Phipps, Nooga.com, May 9, 2016
“Make Music Chattanooga To Showcase Local Talent,” The Chattanoogan, April 29, 2016

Chicago, IL
“Make Music Chicago brings tunes all across the city,” Fox 32 News, June 21, 2016
“Family Destinations: Celebrate the solstice by making some music,” by Joan Dittmann, Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2016
“19 Of Our Favorite Events In Chicago This Week,” by Michelle Meywes Kopeny, Chicagoist, June 20, 2016
“Make Music Chicago 2016: free citywide festival celebrates summer solstice,” by Carole Kuhrt Brewer, Chicago Now, June 20, 2016
“Sones de México dirá presente en Make Music Chicago,” by Gisela Orozco, Vívelo Hoy, June 20, 2016
“6th annual Make Music Chicago brings the music to the masses,” by Keely Flynn, Chicago Parent, June 17, 2016
“Recommended Chicago-area classical concerts,” by John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune, June 16, 2016
“Make Music Chicago celebrates free daylong, citywide music event,” Cook County Chronicle, June 13, 2016
“Day-long ‘Make Music Chicago’ returns June 21,” by Miriam Di Nunzio, Chicago Sun Times, June 8, 2016

Cleveland, OH
“Make Music Day Cleveland: photos from three venues (June 21),” by Neil McCalmont and Mike Telin, Cleveland Classical, July 7, 2016
“Make Music Cleveland Day Invites Everyone to Participate,” Cool Cleveland, June 15, 2016
“Lineup Announced for Make Music Cleveland, an All-Day Celebration of Music,” by Danielle Immerman, Cleveland Scene, June 7, 2016

Columbia, SC
“Live Review: Make Music Columbia,” by David Travis Bland, Free Times, June 23, 2016
“Musicians of all ages, skill levels … and tallness … gather to ‘Make Music’ in Columbia,” by Karla Turner and Brindy McNair, ColaDaily.com, June 22, 2016
“Where to catch free music shows in Columbia Tuesday,” by Erin Shaw, The State, June 21, 2016
“Get out and jam (or just listen) on Make Music Columbia day,” by Erin Shaw, The State, June 15, 2016
“Make Music Day Brings Culture of Participation to Columbia,” by Michael Spawn, Free Times, June 15, 2016
“Watch: Celebrating Nat’l Make Music Day,” by Rochelle Dean, ABC Columbia (WOLO), June 15, 2016
“June recognized as Columbia Music Month with events across the city,” by Kelly Petty, ColaDaily.com, June 8, 2016

Denver, CO
“Make Music Day Features Free Music, Builds Community in Denver,” by Claire Cleveland, The Denver Post, June 21, 2016
“Denver is making (even more) music today,” by Ashley Dean, Denverite, June 21, 2016
“Three Things to Do for Free in Denver, June 20-23,” by Alex Brown, Westword, June 20, 2016
“Folk-Focused Make Music Denver Festival Includes Experimental Composer Victoria Lundy,” by Tom Murphy, Westword, June 20, 2016
“Make Music Denver,” by Susan Froyd, Westword, June 17, 2016
“How to catch free music at Denver restaurants, museums, parks and festivals,” by John Wenzel, The Denver Post, June 9, 2016

Detroit, MI
“Detroit celebrates Make Music Day with free concerts,” by Blake Froling, Crain’s Detroit Business, June 21, 2016
“Make Music Detroit: Detroit Joins Cities Around the World for Largest Global Music Event,” WXYZ (ABC 7), June 20, 2016
“Make Music Detroit Offers Wide-Ranging 12-Hour Celebration,” by Gary Graff, Macomb Daily, June 20, 2016
“Make Music Detroit aims to be the true fest of the people,” by Selena Aguilera, Detroit Metro Times, June 15, 2016
“Grapevine,” by Stephanie Steinberg, The Detroit News, June 15, 2016
“Detroit joins more than 700 cities to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Blake Froling, Crain’s Detroit Business, June 3, 2016

Fort Lauderdale, FL
“On Make Music Day 2016, Stop Whatever You’re Doing and Play,” by Olivia Feldman, Broward Palm Beach New Times, June 8, 2016

Fort Wayne, IN
“Journal Gazette top videos for week of June 18, 2016,” Journal Gazette, June 26, 2016
“A good day for making music,” Journal Gazette, June 22, 2016
“Make Music Fort Wayne,” by Ray Steup, INFortWayne.com, June 21, 2016
“Make Music Day: Exterminate All Rational Thought,” by Rob Lydick, WANE, June 19, 2016
“Blind a cappella group eager to make music,” by Keiara Carr, Journal Gazette, June 17, 2016
“Make Music Day: Alicia Pyle,” by Rob Lydick, WANE, June 12, 2016

Fullerton, CA
“Fuller-Tune: Day of Music, with More than 150 Acts, Kicks Off the Summer,” by Brian Whitehead, Orange County Register, June 21, 2016
“Artist Myra Bryan Honors Rock Legends for Day of Music Fullerton,” by Denise de la Cruz, OC Weekly, June 16, 2016
“Sounds of the summer returning to Fullerton,” by Brian Whitehead, Orange County Register, June 15, 2016

Issaquah, WA
“Watch: Issaquah celebrates Make Music Day,” by Greg Farrar, Issaquah Press, June 21, 2016
“Make Music Day returns to Issaquah Tuesday,” Issaquah Press, June 20, 2016

Liberty, MO
“Make Music Liberty 2016,” by Kellie Houx, Liberty Tribune, June 21, 2016
“Lifetime of music drives arts commission leader,” by Kellie Houx, Liberty Tribune, June 16, 2016
“Community to make a beautiful sound in Liberty,” by Karen Ridder, Kansas City Star, June 1, 2016

Los Angeles, CA
“Make Music LA Comes to Santa Monica,” Santa Monica Mirror, June 7, 2016

Madison, WI
“Make Music Madison turns city into stage,” by Samara Kalk Derby, Wisconsin State Journal, June 17, 2016

Montclair, NJ
“Montclair Make Music to begin June 18,” by Gwen Orel, The Montclair Times, June 17, 2016

Nashville, TN
“Make Music Nashville Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Musicians,” by Hayley Mason, WMC Action News, June 21, 2016
“The Music City Celebrates Make Music Day,” by Jesse Knutson, WTVF (CBS News), June 21, 2016
“Make Music Nashville,” 365 Nashville, June 16, 2016
“Third Annual Make Music Nashville Festival,” Nashville Arts, May 2016

New York, NY
“Variety and Verve at Make Music New York,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, David Allen, Anthony Tommasini, Andrew R. Chow, Vivien Schweitzer, and James R. Oestreich, The New York Times, June 22, 2016
“Get a free guitar lesson today in Times Square as part of Make Music New York,” by Andrew Frisicano, Time Out New York, June 21, 2016
“All the City is a Stage for Make Music Day,” Wall Street Journal, June 21, 2016
“‘Make Music New York’ inspires Times Square with musical performances and free guitar lessons,” by Megan Cerullo, New York Daily News, June 21, 2016
“Kick Off the Summer with Free Outdoor Music,” by Rebeca Ibarra, WNYC, June 21, 2016
“Summer Concert Series Makes Stop in St. George,” NY1 News, June 21, 2016
“New York Today,” by Alexandra S. Levine, New York Times, June 21, 2016
“Follow on Snapchat: ‘Eye of the Tiger’ concert at Staten Island Yankees’ game,” by Shane DiMaio, Staten Island Advance, June 21, 2016
“People, birds make music at Wave Hill,” News 12 The Bronx, June 21, 2016
“Make Music New York 2016,” by Kaitlyn Hamilton, Flavorpill, June 21, 2016
“ArtRx NYC,” by Allison Meier, Hyperallergic, June 21, 2016
“Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave. & 5th Av. to become music hot spots on Tuesday,” by Mary Frost, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 20, 2016
“Goings On About Town: Make Music New York,” The New Yorker, June 20, 2016
“Map: Make Music New York’s Classical Offerings,” WQXR, June 20, 2016
“Make Music NY happens Tuesday w/ Philip Glass & Free Live Music Events All Over the City,” by Rob Sperry-Fromm, Brooklyn Vegan, June 20, 2016
“Make Music New York 2016: A Guide to Free Concert Day on Staten Island,” by Rob Bailey, Staten Island Advance, June 20, 2016
“Summer NYC bucket list,” amNewYork, June 20, 2016
“Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Make Music New York,” by Angely Mercado, DNAInfo, June 20, 2016
“Weekday Fun: Make Music NY, Swedish Fest, Free Activities,” by Sonia Gonzalez, Mommy Poppins, June 19, 2016
“10 Things to Do Now in NYC,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, June 17, 2016
“Classical Music Listings for June 17-23,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, June 16, 2016
“El gran concierto de Make Music New York,” by Goldy Foger, El Diario, June 17, 2016
“Queens has a tuneful Tuesday in store thanks to Make Music New York,” by Merle Exit, Times Ledger, June 17, 2016
“S.I. Of The Tiger,” New York Daily News, June 16, 2016
“Make Music New York celebrates a decade of free concerts,” by Jaime DeJesus, Brooklyn Reporter, June 15, 2016
“To Do: June 15-September 5, 2016,” by Justin Davidson, New York Magazine, June 12, 2016
“Watch a Musician Chat With Birds at 2016 Make Music New York Festival,” by Eddie Small, DNAInfo, June 7, 2016
“Things to do in NYC this summer,” amNewYork, June 3, 2016

Ossining, NY
“Ossining, Chappaqua Businesses Support Sunshine Children’s Home,” by Rachel Martin, Chappaqua Daily Voice, July 22, 2016
“Ossining, Briarcliff Celebrate International Make Music Day,” by Cindy Capitani, Ossining Daily Voice, July 1, 2016
“Global ‘Make Music Day’ Comes to Ossining,” by Jason Bisnoff, Ossining Daily Voice, June 20, 2016

Philadelphia, PA
“Make Music Philly Day to create citywide jam session,” by Sinead Cummings, Philly Voice, June 17, 2016
“Weekly Entertainment Guide,” by Robin Bloom, Newsworks, June 16, 2016
“Five artists to watch at Make Music Philly,” by Kimberly Ilkowski, The Key (WXPN), June 15, 2016

Platteville, WI
“Make Music Platteville Is Today,” by Steve Prestegard, Platteville Journal, June 21, 2016
“Visit A Farm, Then Listen To Music,” by Steve Prestegard, Platteville Journal, June 15, 2016
“Two Months Of Music Start Monday,” by Steve Prestegard, Platteville Journal, June 1, 2016
“New Music Festivals In Platteville This Summer,” by Steve Prestegard, Platteville Journal, March 22, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA
“One day makes music for masses,” by David Mayernik Jr, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 6, 2016
“City picks up the beat of global Make Music Day,” by Rex Rutkoski, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 15, 2016

Portland, ME
“Make Music Portland returns on June 21,” The Forecaster, June 13, 2016

Portland, OR
“Mic Check: Make Music Day PDX,” KGW (NBC), June 24, 2016
“Positively Portland: Celebrating Make Music Day,” KOIN 6, June 21, 2016
“Bits & Pieces,” by Jason Vondersmith, Portland Tribune, June 21, 2016
“What are you doing for Make Music Day? In Portland, Oregon there’s gonna be a ukulele flash mob!” by Chris Robley, The DIY Musician, June 20, 2016

Redmond, WA
“Redmond Joins Cities Around the World for Make Music Day on June 21,” by Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter, June 20, 2016

Salem, OR
“Make Music Salem 2016: Highlights and a Musical Community Gathering Shared by Salem Families, Friends, and Neighbors, by Tony Marino, Salem Magazine, June 22, 2016
“Salem participates in worldwide Make Music Day, by Anna Reed and Molly J. Smith, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2016
“Making music and the news at Holding Court,” by Carol McAlice Currie and Michael Davis, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2016
“5 summer boredom busters for kids,” by Heather Rayhorn, Statesman Journal, June 20, 2016
“Global phenomenon Make Music Day comes to Salem June 21,” by Tom Mayhall Rastrelli, Statesman Journal, June 15, 2016
“Hey Salem – Make Music!” by Julie Eaton, WillametteLive.com, March 17, 2016

San Antonio, TX
“San Antonio celebrates Make Music Day,” La Prensa, June 19, 2016
“San Antonio participating in ‘Make Music Day’ on June 21,” by Bryan Wendland, KENS 5, June 17, 2016
“Free live entertainment, music lessons during ‘Make Music Day’,” by Lynette Vega, NBC News 4 (San Antonio), June 17, 2016
“Mayoral Proclamation: Make Music Day,” by Miles Terracina, Sobre Sound (San Antonio), June 9, 2016

San Diego, CA
“‘Make Music Day’ Will Make a Bang at Museum of Making Music,” NBC 7 San Diego, June 20, 2016
“Things to Do: June 20-26,” San Diego Magazine, June 20, 2016
“Discover music with the world June 21,” by Tony Cagala, The Coast News Group, June 18, 2016

Seattle, WA
“Seattle Makes Music with Mackie,” Mixonline.com, June 23, 2016
“June 2016 events around Seattle,” Seattle Times, May 12, 2016

St. Louis, MO
“Make Music Day debuts in St. Louis,” by Willis Ryder Arnold, St. Louis Public Radio, June 20, 2016

Vermont
“It’s Make Music Vermont Day,” by Tyler Dumont, WCAX Channel 3 News, June 21, 2016
“First Day of Summer to be Celebrated with Make Music Vermont,” Associated Press, June 19, 2016
“Making Music in Vermont,” by Rene Thibault, MyChamplainValley.com, June 21, 2016

Washington, DC
“June 21 is Make Music Day,” WUSA (CBS TV, Washington DC), May 25, 2016

Other Coverage

“‘Music is for everyone’,” by Harish Jayakumar, The Hindu (Bengaluru, India), July 2, 2016
“No studio? you can still make music,” The New Indian Express, June 21, 2016
“Musical street ‘Pop’adoms,” by Pooja Prabhan, Bengaluru Chronicle, June 17, 2016
“Music: The Ultimate Industry Disruptor,” by Ben Bradley and Aaron Friedman, Hypebot, June 23, 2016
“Mom’s Music invites all musicians to perform for Make Music Day,” WDRB News, June 21, 2016
“Make Music Day comes to Louisville,” by Jeffrey Lee Puckett, Courier-Journal, June 20, 2016
“‘Make Music Day’ expands to park in Warrenton,” by Cassandra Brown, Fauquier Now, June 24, 2016
“Make Music Day in Cedar City,” by Jordan Allred, The Spectrum and Daily News, June 21, 2016
“Let’s Make Music!,” by Carolyn Donaldson, We Are Central PA, June 23, 2016
“Everybody Drum Some: Rhythmists Gather for Make Music Day; Lester Plans to Continue the Beat,” by Bracken Mayo, Murfreesboro Pulse, July 6, 2016
“Percussionist leading community in making music,” by Nancy De Gennaro, Daily News Journal (Murfreesboro, TN), June 17, 2016
“Kudzu Music Hosting Uke Circle for Make Music Day,” by Brian Miller, The Mountain Times (Boone, NC), June 16, 2016

2015 – National Coverage

“A free annual festival celebrating music and music-making,” Associated Press, April 23, 2015
“On June 21, Celebrate Make Music Day,” Wall Street Journal Live, June 19, 2015
“Make Music Day Plots 2,250 Free Concerts Nationwide,” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, June 18, 2015
“Chad Smith on Make Music Day,” Late Night with Seth Meyers, June 15, 2015
“Jazz Lives At Duke Ellington’s Resting Place,” by Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR Music: Jazz Night in America, July 2, 2015
“Your Creative Calendar: 91 Things to Do, See, and Hear This June,” by Joe Berkowitz, Fast Company, June 5, 2015
“Sweetwater Takes Make Music Day to the Community,” Making Music Magazine, June 11, 2015

2015 – Local Coverage

“Make Music New York Teaches Buildings How to Sing,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, June 22, 2015
“Sousapalooza Among Hundreds of Musical Performances Around Chicago Sunday,” by Nancy Harty, CBS Chicago, June 21, 2015
“Around Town: Madison makes music and celebrates solstice,” by Samara Kalk Derby, Wisconsin State Journal, June 21, 2015
“Make Music Madison,” WMSN Fox 47, June 21, 2015
“Get your hands on some music,” by Keiara Carr, The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne), June 19, 2015
“First Make Music Day Celebrated,” CBS KGAN (Cedar Rapids), June 21, 2015
“Cedar Rapids joins global music celebration,” by Maddy Arnold, The Gazette, June 21, 2015
“City to take part in global music celebration,” by Harrison Grimwood, Muskogee Phoenix, June 19, 2015
“Got harmonica? Festival brings 150 free concerts to LA area and you can join in,” by Mary Plummer, 89.3 KPCC, June 18, 2015
“Where to Enjoy Make Music LA Events in Santa Monica on Sunday,” Santa Monica Mirror, June 20, 2015
“Weekend Event Picks,” by Allie Volpe, Philly.com, June 18, 2015
“In photos and words: Make Music Day Asheville,” Mountain Xpress, June 23, 2015
“A Day of Music Fullerton Shows Potential In Its Inaugural Year,” by Adam Lovinus, OC Weekly, June 23, 2015
“Music, sweet music, rings out in Fullerton,” by Lou Ponsi, The Orange County Register, June 22, 2015
“The Fullerton sound machine,” by Lou Ponsi, The Orange County Register, June 17, 2015
“Outdoor concerts to fill Pittsburgh with music on Make Music Day,” by Rex Rutkoski, TribLIVE, June 18, 2015
“This Sunday, the international Make Music festival comes to Pittsburgh,” by Margaret Welsh, Pittsburgh City Paper, June 17, 2015
“Make Music Day gives everybody a chance to appreciate the power and joy in Syracuse,” by Mark Bialczak, WAER 88.3, June 17, 2015
“A gift that will be music to dad’s ears,” CBS 8 San Diego, June 17, 2015
“Locals going global: San Diego joins the worldwide Make Music Day at Balboa Park,” by Dave Good, San Diego Reader, June 17, 2015
“Meet some of Columbia’s music makers,” by Betsey Guzior, GoColumbia (The State), June 17, 2015
“A Day for Music,” by Rodney Welch, Free Times (Columbia SC), June 17, 2015
“Times Two envisions new musical opportunities, communities,” by Steve Smith, Boston Globe, June 5, 2015
“Montclair makes music all over town,” by Gwen Orel, The Montclair Times (NJ), June 18, 2015
“Montclair Make Music Day Collective offers weekend of free music,” The Montclair Times, June 16, 2015
“The 10 best performances to see at Make Music New York 2015,” by Andrew Frisicano, Time Out New York, June 10, 2015
“Make Music Day Columbia,” by Ryan Burgee, WACH Fox, June 9, 2015
“Rush Hour reinvents itself for summer in the city,” by John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune, June 2, 2015
“Make Music Day 2015,” San Diego Union Tribune, June 22, 2015
“Make Music San Diego launches in Balboa Park,” by Jeff Terich, San Diego CityBeat, June 2, 2015
“Make Music Madison sign-ups end May 8,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, May 1, 2015
“Make Music Day Hits San Diego,” by Dustin Lothspeich, NBC San Diego, April 27, 2015
“June 2015 events around Seattle,” by Madeline McKenzie, Seattle Times, May 8, 2015

Previous Years

“What Happens When 350 Musicians Meet For The First Time In Brooklyn?,” by Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR Music, July 2, 2014
“Making Music In The Streets of Plymouth,” by Sean Hurley, New Hampshire Public Radio, June 27, 2014
“Finding a way to make music, Madison,” by Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2014
“Make Music Boston to celebrate summer solstice,” by Kelly Gifford, The Boston Globe, June 19, 2014
“Music in the streets: Montclair to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Gwen Orel and Cecilia Levine, The Montclair Times, June 19, 2014
“Music celebration brings free concerts to Nashville venues,” by Nate Rau, The Tennessean, June 19, 2014
“From Billy Joel Sing-Along to Rhythm on Rikers: Make Music New York’s Record-Setting 1,350 Shows,” by Andy Gensler, Billboard, June 18, 2014
“Make Music Madison 2014 offers nearly 400 ways to seize the day with song on June 21,” by Jessica Steinhoff, The Isthmus, June 17, 2014
“Make Some Music, Philly!,” by Allison Ector, NBC Philadelphia, June 16, 2014
“Normal joins international Make Music celebration,” by Mary Ann Ford, Bloomington Pantagraph, June 13, 2014
“Make Music Philly returns on June 21, Lee Fields, Ted Leo, scores of others playing for free,” by Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 11, 2014
“Join the band on Make Music Day June 21,” by Peter Clark, The Issaquah Press, June 10, 2014
“Preview: June 21 2014 – Solstice Austin Music Festival,” ATX Music Mag, June 9, 2014
“Make Music Madison gives young artists a chance to perform,” by Michael Popke, The Isthmus, June 5, 2014
“‘Make Music Chicago’ daylong fest set for June 21,” by Miriam Di Nunzio, Chicago Sun Times, May 28, 2014
“New ‘For Austin, by Austin’ DIY music festival to launch this summer,” by Arden Ward, Culture Map, May 20, 2014
“Behind Bars, in Boats or Under a Bridge: One Day, a Thousand Concerts, to Celebrate Summer,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, James R. Oestreich, Steve Smith and James Barron, The New York Times, June 23, 2013
“Scenes from Make Music Madison 2013,” by Lesia Witkowsky, The Isthmus, June 22, 2013
“Make Music Chicago: Free Concerts Pop Up Around Town,” by LeeAnn Trotter, NBC Chicago, June 21, 2013
“Music for the Eyes and Oars,” by Corinne Ramey, Wall Street Journal, June 21, 2013
“Make Music Philly’ day, coming in June,” by Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 11, 2013
“A Flash Choir Sings Philip Glass in Times Square,” NPR Music, July 10, 2012
“There’s No Missing Make Music Chicago Tomorrow,” by Michelle Meywes, Chicagoist, June 20, 2012
“Make Music New York,” by Elizabeth Stark, NEA Arts Magazine, 2011 Number 3
“One Day, Who Knows How Many Performers: Make Music 2011,” by Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR Music, June 21, 2011
“Symphony of the City,” by Alex Ross, The New Yorker, July 6, 2009
“A Fine Day for Music, No Matter Your Taste,” by Colin Moynihan and Ray Rivera, The New York Times, June 22, 2008