Milford will join Make Music Day by filling its streets with music. Residents are encouraged to sign up and find a corner to strum, drum or sing on Thursday, June 21. A piano will be placed on the steps of City Hall, and people will be encouraged to pop by and tickle the ivories, bring a bag lunch and enjoy the music in the parkette in front of City Hall.
Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year. Musical festivities in Milford are part of a global celebration of music making in over 750 cities inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique.
Everyone, from professional musicians to people who have never picked up an instrument, will be invited join in the global music celebration.
“To fill our streets with music on the summer solstice will give an opportunity for friends, neighbors and others to come out and enjoy our community. Milford is filled with phenomenal talent and I look forward to hearing and seeing it all,” said Mayor Benjamin Blake.
Music has been shown to strengthen social connectivity, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, stimulate memory, and is integral to a well-rounded, enjoyable life.
National Association of Music Merchants members and partners from coast to coast, including Milford, will open their doors, joining in their communities’ celebrations of Make Music Day.
To sign up for a location, go to makemusicday.org/milford/.
