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.
Interested in planning an event with support and promotion from MMD York County? Venues (restaurant, library, or other location) OR Performers can register using the steps below:
Step 1: On the York County matchmaking site, register as 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.
Resources
Learn how to use our Matchmaking Website
- Tutorial on setting up an account
- Tutorial on creating a PERFORMER profile
- Tutorial on creating a VENUE profile
- Creating an EVENT
Make Music Day promotional materials
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.