Make Music
York County

About

What is Make Music Day?

Make Music Day is an annual celebration that occurs each June 21, when people in more than 1,000 cities around the world make music together on the summer solstice.

In York County, Pennsylvania, Make Music Day was been celebrated by Menchey Music for many years, and in 2022, Menchey teamed up with the York County Cultural Alliance to push this even out to reach more of the County. Now, Make Music Day is a large, collaborative celebration with a hub of activity in Downtown York, and additional events being hosted in libraries and other locations around town.

Why join Make Music Day?

Make Music Day brings joy, inspires creativity, and transforms communities. It celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability. We understand the variety of benefits that making music provides to our physical and mental wellbeing, as well as an enriched sense of community!

How to join in on Make Music Day?

Anyone and everyone is invited to participate in Make Music Day! There are many ways to get involved:

  1. Sign up to host an event at your location
  2. Sign up to lead an event and we will match you with a location
  3. Attend an event for free
  4. Join our Make Music Day Committee

Thank you to our 2024 presenting sponsor for supporting Make Music Day!

For Musicians and Orgs

Want to lead or host an event for Make Music Day York County? Follow the steps below to register on the York County matchmaking site.

Perform or Host an Event

Are you a venue (restaurant, library or other location) OR a musician or music teacher interested in planning an event with support and promotion from MMD York County?

Step 1: Register on the York County matchmaking site as either a venue/location looking to host musicians and events OR as a musician seeking to lead an event (or both!)
Step 2: Plan your event. Consider your budget if you have one (all MMD Events must be available free to the public), marketing, materials and volunteers.
Step 3: Make Music! The Make Music Day, York County team will stay in touch in the time leading up to the event to make sure you have promotional materials and any support you need.

Volunteer
Do love people, love York, love music, and would like to get involved with Make Music Day? We need volunteers to attend events, help kids with music making, give directions and more! Fill out our volunteer form to see where you can help!


 

Contact us for help whenever you need it!
Email: yorkcounty@makemusicday.org

Ideas for Make Music Day Events

As a Business or Organization:

  • Invite musicians to meet up outside a local nursing home and play “window serenades” to those inside.
  • Host a day of outdoor concerts/showcases/open mics for the lesson-taking students in your community.
  • Host a workshop to make instruments from recycled or non-traditional materials

As a Musician:

  • Host an outdoor drum circle.
  • Host an outdoor jam session that day with friends
  • Set up to busk in Downtown York
  • Teach first-time musicians how to play the ukulele or harmonica, virtually or in person.
  • Host an outdoor guitar strum–along for customers and community members.

Music retailers and suppliers around the country have found their own creative ways to make an impact with Make Music Day. Click here to hear their stories. 

 

Who else is taking part?

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2024 MMD Events

Make Music Day 2024 is beginning to take shape!

For the first time, Make Music Day will extend into Make Music Night thanks to a partnership with the York Revolution Stadium!

Key Events for Make Music Day
– Kazoo Parade to the Revolution Stadium
– Kazoo Giveaway for the first 1000 attendees at the Revolution Game
-Harmonica Lessons
-Drum Circles
-Programming at York County Libraries
-Music Themed Jersey Auction for Charity at Wellspan Park
-Programming with Weary Arts Group
-Open mic nights and Karaoke

Support

Make Music Day York County is hosted by the Cultural Alliance of York County, and supported through sponsorships from partners who understand the benefit of bring the community together through music.

Sponsorships are still available, all sponsorship requests should be directed toward Rita Whitney, Rita@culturalyork.org.

The Cultural Alliance of York County brings arts and culture to life through contributions by individuals and companies who recognize the vital role that the arts play in the lives of York County citizens.

You can support future Make Music Day efforts by contributing to the Cultural Alliance of York County at www.culturalyork.org/donate

Press

2023 Press Coverage for York County Make Music Day

Contact

Get in touch with us at yorkcounty@makemusicday.org

Make Music Day is organized in York County by the York County Cultural Alliance
Learn more about the Cultural Alliance at www.culturalyork.org