Make Music Festival Comes to Madison
by Alex Lee, age 16
On
June 21, the summer solstice, all types of live music will be heard in
Madison, thanks to the volunteer-led organization called Make Music
Madison.
Make Music Madison will be a day of bands and musicians
performing for the public. As noted in their slogan, “Performed by
Anyone, Enjoyed by Anyone,” all ages will participate in this musical
festival, taking place throughout Madison.
The Make Music
festival, which originated in France and later moved to New York and Los
Angeles, is being held in Madison for the first time. Last year 450
communities hosted their own Make Music festivals.
Michael
Rothschild, the event’s organizer, heard of the Make Music festival from
his nephew, who organized an event in New York City. Rothschild had a
great experience at that event and was inspired to bring the music
festival to Madison.
Rothschild believes Make Music Madison will
be good for the music community and local economy. The city has
reserved performance areas. According to Rothschild, organizing the
names of musicians in a database and attracting more musicians has been
tough. He is hoping to recruit more volunteers and musicians before June
21.
The musical performances can be as long as the artists
want, but must be agreed to by the venues the musicians pick. The
musicians will perform in public and private spaces such as sidewalks,
parks, community centers, gardens and plazas. Most of the performances
will occur from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dance performances will be allowed, but
must be accompanied by live music. Find out more at
MakeMusicMadison.org!
[Source: makemusicmadison.org]
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