Your school and community are invited to ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Day on streets, sidewalks, parks and plazas across the country with music performed by anyone and free for everyone. Originating in France in 1982, this day is a tribute to musical diversity and creativity, inviting everyone to join in the universal joy of music.
This year, the NFHS, Alfred Music, the NAMM Foundation, MakeMusic, Inc., and Make Music Alliance are partnering to give participants early access to Brian Balmages’ new work, Critical Impact. Critical Impact is a Grade 2 work (2:30 duration) with parts for band and orchestra that is available for FREE through MakeMusic Cloud! Printable parts and scores will be sent to all who register.
Celebrate with us! See all the ways you can participate, below.
Composer Brian Balmages recently joined us for a conversation about Make Music Day!
In addition to sharing his inspiration for Critical Impact, Brian chats through the entire piece, sharing valuable rehearsal and performance suggestions along the way!
Performance Video Uploads
Live Performances
Critical Impact Testimonials
Upload a video of your ensemble performing Critical Impact this spring, which will be curated into a collection of performances from schools across the country and released on June 21, 2025.
Join with musicians around the world by performing Critical Impact in your community on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Teachers and students are invited to submit video testimonials about the “critical impact” music education has had in your life.
By submitting a video testimonial, your school can be entered to win a share of $15,000 in new music!
View the pages below to learn more.
Everything is ready for you!! Please fill out the form below to join the celebration!
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and more information about ways to participate.
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