About
Make Music New Canaan is a part of the international Make Music Day movement which brings free, community-wide, musical celebrations to hundreds of cities worldwide. Every year, the celebration is held on June 21, the summer solstice, in more than 800 communities around the world. Make Music Day events are organized with, for, and by the community.
The first ever Make Music New Canaan was coordinated in 2023 by the not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, The Carriage Barn Arts Center of New Canaan, situated in Waveny Park.
This year The Carriage Barn Arts Center is partnering with the New Canaan Library to bring Make Music Day to New Canaan!
Make Music Day Events can happen in conventional and unconventional spaces. From sidewalks to community gardens, public parks, or even your front porch. Any musician–emerging or professional, young or old–is invited to take part. Likewise, businesses, neighbors, schools, churches, and organizations of all shapes and sizes can sign up to offer their outdoor spaces as a venue. All of New Canaan is encouraged to participate! Step into summer, reconnect with neighbors, and dive into your musical creativity…..
Participate
Make Music New Canaan will take place on June 21,2023 on the brand new New Canaan Library patio. This will be a wonderful mix of free public musical events, hopefully with friends and neighbors connecting, and an abundance of joy and music…
Make Music New Canaan features local and regional musicians performing original music and covers in a range of genres.
How Can You Perform?
Anyone and everyone are welcomed and encouraged to create a Performer profile. Creating your profile is quick and easy!
Click here to register as a performer
Schedule
The day will kick-off at 10:00 am at the New Canaan Library with a pre-school singalong led by Meghan Murphy Gould. Campers from Toddlertime will participate and all families and children are welcome to join.
Starting at 3:00 pm, there will be an Amateur Acoustic showcase featuring performances on the keyboard, guitar, instruments, and vocal showcase for 10-minute sessions.
From 5:00 – 6:00 pm, there will be an interlude with refreshments, games, and an interactive percussive dance lesson led by Jessica Ruhlin.
Starting at 6:00 pm, professional bands will play until 9:00 pm.
Contact
Get in touch with us at newcanaan@makemusicday.org