2017 Press Coverage

Make Music Day

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
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