Make Music Hartford

Students listening to instruction from guitarist — CT River Academy | Photo by Dwight Hatch

The KC Sisters clapping and leading song. — The KC Sisters | Photo by Dwight Hatch

This trio is playing their instruments. One playing guitar, one playing bass, and one playing the drums — Brayden Beason Trio | Photo by Dwight Hatch

Two children playing on the bucket drums. — Bucket Drumming w/ Kirk Woodard | Photo by Dwight Hatch

Bucket drumming being led. — Bucket Drumming w/ Kirk Woodard | Photo by Dwight Hatch

Mom and kids enjoying bucket drumming. — Bucket Drumming w/ Kirk Woodard | Photo by Joseph Engberg

Young woman mid song and strumming her guitar — Angelica Marie | Photo by Andres Calixto

Young man playing his trumpet. — Christian Hoheb | Photo by Andres Calixto

This quaret is in the middle of playing a song. — Resurgram Quartet | Photo by Haley Comstock

These two folks ae leading a sing along. — Latin Song Sing-Along: 12pm

This band is playing under the tent. — The Music Pals | Photo by Community Solutions

Harmonica lessons for the Hartford community. — Harmonica Lessons w/ Tim Quinn | Photo by Joseph Engberg

Community members are enjoying the Kazoo parade. — Kazoo Parade: 1pm

Two guests pose with Kazoos. — Kazoo Parade w/ Chion Wolf | Photo by Haley Comstock

This is a man, his dog, and his kazoo. — Kazoo Parade w/ Chion Wolf | Photo by Haley Comstock

Two young girls play their violins. — The Carroll Sisters | Photo by Haley Comstock

A wonderful jam session in State House Square to engage the community. — Community Jam Session w/ Mike Carabello | Photo by Dwight Hatch

The Guinea Pigs take everyone's attention with their set. — The Guinea Pigs | Photo by the Butler McCook House

Tang Sauce is rapping a verse! — Tang Sauce | Photo by Community Solutions

Souls of Zion and their lead singer Prince. — Souls of’Zion | Photo by Heather Martin

Souls of' Zion mid performance. — Souls of’Zion | Photo by Heather Martin

Jeff Przech and his guitar. — Jeff Przech

Drumming with the little ones. — Dueling Drums w/ Parkville Sounds | Photo by Joseph Engberg

Peter Greenfogel Group putting on an amazing show. — Peter Greenfogel Group

Titus Emamanuel demonstrates his talent with his conga. — Titus Emmanuel

Sousapalooza and their many artists perform. — Sousapalooza | Photo by Haley Comstock

Just hanging arounf with some saxophones! — Sousapalooza | Photo by Haley Comstock

Nate Reeve feat. Kate Rushin with some dazzling vocal work. — Nat Reeve Quartet feat. Kate Rushin | Photo by Heather Martin

Nate Reeve Quartet feat. Kate Rushin giving the people music and shade. — Nat Reeve Quartet feat. Kate Rushin | Photo by Heather Martin

This chorus came together to harmonize. — Hallelujah Chorus w/ Hartford Chorale | Photo by Dwight Hatch

Kate Callahan and her guitar. — Kate Callahan | Photo by Haley Comstock

CT Valley Field Music with their flutes and drums. — CT Valley Field Music | Photo by Steve Carlsberg

Kirk Woodard leads bucket drumming with a few tiny volunteers. — Bucket Drumming w/ Kirk Woodard | Photo by Heather Martin

Jeremy gives guitar lessons. — Guitar Lessons: 1:30pm

Capitol Blondes getting started on their set. — Capitol Blondes | Photo by Steve Carlsberg

Illuminous in front of a very colorful back drop. — Illuminous | Photo by Daria and Cary

Rock Voice comes together to create a thunder of sounds. — Rock Voices

Yoga for the community. — Yoga and Heart Chant: 5:30pm

People enjoying a little music in the grass. — Hearts Wide Open Kirtan | Photo by Dwight Hatch

Matt De Leon Quintet perform in the green grass. — Matt De Leon Quintet

A Lil Sluggers guitarist is in band mode. — Lil Sluggers | Photo by Evan Thomas

Dan Deutsch on the drums. — Lil Sluggers | Photo by Evan Thomas

Jose Paulo performing in front of the Parkville Community Center — Jose Paulo | Photo by Steve Carlsberg

Connie Carmona is on the turn tables. — Connie Carmona | Photo by Joseph Engberg

Dan Liparini on his electric guitar. — Dan Liparini

The Parkville Pickles have a mighty guitarist with cool lighting. — Parkville Pickles | Photo by Ron White

Two dancers are pictured in the middle of a move. — No Mercy with Savana Jones | Photo by Ron White

Basses Loaded are engulfed in their string instruments. — Basses Loaded | Photo by Denis Semenyaka

Audience members are enjoying some tunes by clapping and engaging. — Basses Loaded | Photo by Denis Semenyaka

Basses Loaded under the Stegosaurus Statue. — Basses Loaded | Photo by Denis Semenyaka

Kali Walé in the middle of a set. — Kali Walé & Drum Sound Language | Photo by Ray Shaw

Kali Walé in a vibrant hub. — Kali Walé & Drum Sound Language | Photo by Ray Shaw

Chion Wolf and the Kazoo Parade taking up space with humility and fun. — Kazoo Parade with Chion Wolf | Photo by Ray Shaw

Ryan Parker leads a Hip Hop Lyric Workshop. — Hip Hop Lyric Workshop | Photo by Ray Shaw

There is a circle of unity for the Hip Hop Lyric Workshop. — Hip Hop Lyric Workshop | Photo by Ray Shaw

Justis Lopez at the forefront of the Hip Hop Lyric workshop. — Hip Hop Lyric Workshop | Photo by Ray Shaw

Free Guitar Lesson being given. — Guitar Lessons | Photo by Dana Lynne Montanari

These two are engaged in this guitar lesson. — Guitar Lessons | Photo by Dana Lynne Montanari

Saxophones and Trumpets are taking over the ambiance of the room. — Sousapalooza | Photo by Dana Lynne Montanari

Sousapalooza is partaking in an amazing performance. — Sousapalooza | Photo by Sally Whipple

Special thanks to the volunteer photographers who helped capture Make Music Hartford in photos and videos:

Denis Semenyaka
Dana Lynne Montanari
Ron White
Ray Shaw
Andres Calixto
Dwight Hatch
Evan Thomas
Haley Comstock
Heather Martin
Joseph Engberg
Steve Carlsberg