About
In 1982, the French Ministry of Culture launched Make Music Day, also known as Fête De La Musique, on the summer solstice. They urged everyone to step outside and make music. From professionals to curious onlookers, people joined the celebration. Free performances echoed across the city, from morning to night, in parks, gardens, streets, rooftops, restaurants, and shops. Now, over 40 years later, Make Music Day resonates in over a thousand cities across dozens of countries worldwide!
This June 21, Palm Beach County rocks its second-ever Make Music Day! Unleash your inner musician – all skill levels welcome. Enjoy free performances citywide, demos for newcomers, and group jam sessions. Join us in celebrating Palm Beach County’s diverse musical talent, passion, and unique culture. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the inaugural festivities!
Make Music Palm Beach Mass Chorus
Join the Make Music Palm Beach Mass Chorus as we kick off the Summer Cycle in preparation for Make Music Day 2025 on June 21st! To perform with the chorus, participants must attend at least three Tuesday night rehearsals, starting May 6th at 7 PM at Lakeside Presbyterian Church (4601 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33405). The final performance will take place on June 21st at 1 PM and 4 PM at The Gardens Mall (3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida). To register and be part of this exciting musical celebration, visit choralsocietypalmbeaches.org or call 561-365-8624 for more information.
Events
| PARTICIPANT | PERFORMER | LOCATION | TIME | CONTACT/WEBSITE | NOTES |
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| Delray Beach Green Market | Spider Cherry | Old School Square, 20 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Lori Johnson – johnsonlori@mydelraybeach.com, Green Market Manager; Green Market | Downtown Delray Beach | |
| Rohi’s Readery | Natural Movers Dance Workshop | 630 7th St. West Palm Beach, FL 33041 | 1 PM – 2 PM | Event Info | Walk Ups welcomed. Registration available. |
| E.R. Bradley’s Saloon | Alive Beat | 104 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | 7 PM – 10 PM |
Band: Victor (754) 317-5694 Restaurant: Michael Steinberg Website |
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| Northwood Art & Music Warehouse | Up with It Jazz/Funk Band | 933 28th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33407 | 7 PM – 10 PM | Northwood – Art & Music Warehouse |
Support
If you would like to partner with us in organizing Make Music Day in Palm Beach County, please contact us at katherinekcombs@gmail.com.
In general artists and performing venues will share the expenses of each performance, or solicit their own donors to do so. However we may need support to fund signage and certain other expenses. If you would like to help us fund those expenses and become a corporate sponsor of Make Music Palm Beach County, please email katherinekcombs@gmail.com. We would LOVE to add your logo to our upcoming Sponsors page.
Sponsors
Make Music Day Palm Beach County would like to thank the following for their generous contributions of funds, products, and discounted or free services and performances. Their gifts and support have enabled us to produce this event and cover the numerous expenses, both large and small, that were necessary to make the celebration free and open to the public:
Choral Society of the Palm Beaches
Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches
Mark Aliapoulios
Louise Austin
Jachs New York
Terry Collier
Kathy Combs
Joe Carroll
Jane Niebch
Judy Logsdon
Suzanne Boyd
Mackenzie Morell
Juan Pagan
Shereen Baal
Kaityn Cassanova
Sue Turnbull
Ron Roth
Miss Zetta Creative
Frank Arena
Jayden Varsallone
Deb Varsallone
RBI Rhythm Band Instruments
Hohner Harmonicas
Vic Firth Drumsticks
Stridulations for the Good Luck Feast, composer Billy Martin
Palm Beach Tours & Transportation, Inc.
Fiesta de Pueblo
Guitar Center
Jenna Isola
Janice McDavid
Tony Rataj
Tom Lubben
Mickey Smith
Fushu Daiko Drums
The Hoochie Dogs
Christopher Scott and Jaime Maria Casrellanos
Stewart W. Foster
Mark Fetterly
John Niebch
Bonefish Johnny
Spider Cherry
Bombazo de Florida
Bethany Lynn Duo
Brett Vaughn
Joey George
Soulmates Music
Noam Brown
Cecelia St. King
Delray Beach Drum Circles
Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings Camp
South Florida Pride Tropical Winds
Women of Note
Jean Michel Millien
Anonymous
A special thanks to Frank Garcia of the Make Music Alliance for all your technical assistance
In addition, we wish to recognize those organizations that hosted performances, served on our steering committee, or provided invaluable advice and assistance to us planning and producing these events:
Related Properties, Inc.
Downtown Delray Beach Authority
Visit Palm Beach
Norton Museum of Art
Northwood Art and Music Warehouse
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
St. Edward Roman Catholic Church
Nat King Cole Generation Hope
E.R. Bradley’s Saloon
Rohi’s Readery
Cafe Salento
Cultural Council for the Palm Beaches
Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Legends Radio
Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Contact
Get in touch with us at katherinekcombs@gmail.com