Make Music Platteville

Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Platteville on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.

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Join the worldwide celebration of music! Performed by anyone. Free for everyone.

Make Music Platteville is an annual one-day, citywide, free day of music held on the summer solstice, June 21. This year marks Platteville’s tenth year in the international summer solstice music celebration. We join over 1000 communities around the world in kicking off summer by filling the city with music. Make Music Platteville will turn backyards, front porches, museums, and parks into a virtual stage, and offer a full spectrum of performers the opportunity to display their musical skills. Open to music makers of all ages, skill levels, and musical persuasions!

When: On the summer solstice, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Participate

Make your musical plans now!

Venue Registration opens March 1, 2025
Musician Registration opens March 15, 2025
Deadline for registration is June 14. Early entries will be included in our publicity!

Musicians

Give a performance or lead a participatory event. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Musicians Register Here – Select Performer Option. You will need to create an account and accept the terms of agreement.

Venues

Provide a physical location for events. It can be a business, a park, or even your front porch. The sky’s the limit!

Venues Register Here – Select Venue Option. You will need to create an account and accept the terms of agreement.

Supporters

Lend a helping hand! Donations of time, finances, instruments and equipment all bring this musical merriment to life!

Supporters contact us at platteville@makemusicday.org to get connected.

Thank you to our local financial supporters-Mound City Bank, Platteville Journal, Kunes Platteville, Clare Bank, Badger State Ethanol LLC, Sienna Crest, Badger Bros Coffee, Family Pet Hospital, Southwest Health, Blue Note Music, TCnetworks, Platteville Realty.

Click Here to Sign Up

Listings

2025 Listings: Saturday, June 21

Schedule

Green Room

10:00am-8:00pm “Green Room” available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites to cool off, relax, meet musicians and audience members. Complimentary Water, Coffee and Cookies available throughout the day.

Tentative 2025 Schedule

Watch for additions and updates in the coming days!

9:00am

9:00-12:00 String Together at Blue Note Music
9:30-12:00 Patient Wolf at Platteville Farmers Market

10:00am

10:00-11:00 Scott Rische at Driftless Market & Deli

11:00am

11:00-12:00 Community Singing with Alyssa Zasada at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums (Participatory)
11:00-12:00 Learn to Play Handbells at First Congregational UCC Church (Participatory)
11:00-12:00 Roy Schroedl at Driftless Market & Deli

12:00pm

12:00-1:00 Piano Recitals with House of Music at Platteville Public Library
12:00-12:30 David Baker at Driftless Market & Deli

1:00pm

1:00-1:45 John Roethke at Badger Brothers Coffee
1:00-2:00 Jemma Holden at Platteville Public Library
1:00-2:00 Grown Up Solo & Ensemble-No Judgement at First Congregational UCC Church (Participatory, sign up begins 15 min beforehand)
1:00-2:00 Roy Schroedl at Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1:00-2:00 Silver Strings at City Park as part of Pride in the Park
1:30-2:15 Dennis Smith at Park Place Senior Living

2:00pm

2:00-3:00 David Czech at Badger Brothers Coffee
2:00-3:00 Alethea Holden at Platteville Public Library
2:00-5:00 Piano in the Park (Participatory) at First English Lutheran Church (Note change of location due to heat)
2:00-3:00 Sarah Day, Darin & Amber, and Friends at City Park as part of Pride in the Park
2:15-3:15 Tracey Roberts & Friends at Driftless Market & Deli
2:30-3:30 Dennis Smith at Holiday Inn Express & Suites

3:00pm

3:00-5:00 Prairie Lights String Band at First Congregational UCC Church

4:00pm

4:00-5:00 Class Brass at Sienna Crest
4:00-5:00 Dennis Smith at Mining & Rollo Jamison Museum
4:00-5:00 Patient Wolf at City Park as part of Pride in the Park

5:00pm

5:00-6:00 Flute Choir Mass Appeal (Participatory) at First English Lutheran Church (Note change of venue due to heat)

6:00pm

6:00-7:00 The Plucky Strummers at First Congregational Church
6:00-8:00 Broadway Karaoke with Platteville Community Theatre at Holiday Inn Express & Suites
6:30-7:30 Sousapalooza (Participatory) at City Hall Auditorium (Note venue change due to heat) [Mini Rehearsal-June 20 at 6:30 pm CFA Rehearsal Room]

7:00pm

7:30-8:30 Deep Relaxation with Amanda Zasada at First Congregational Church

Support

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Make Music Platteville is a volunteer-organized event and thrives on the support of our community.

We are grateful to have the support of our sponsors Mound City Bank, Blue Note Music, Platteville Main Street Program, and NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants).

What does it cost and where does the money go? The cost of bringing the concerts to our venues across Platteville in one day is roughly $1,200.

The work of a small army of volunteers is needed to pull this off on such a limited budget, but unavoidable costs remain, including: Make Music Alliance Membership, publicity and advertising that are critical to the success of the event, software development for the matchmaking system, and many volunteers to handle the administrative aspects of the nonprofit organization.

Help cover these costs, and be part of bringing the musical merriment to the summer solstice!

Checks can be sent to:
Make Music Platteville
PO Box 161
Platteville, WI 53818

All contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by law.

Make Music Winter – December 21st

The fun continues each winter! Join us on the Winter Solstice for the annual Community Carol Sing, featuring favorite holiday songs and carols. All ages and abilities are welcome!