Make Music Day – WHC Stage

Make Music Day Salem will be a fantastic event for the whole family! 

This is a worldwide celebration that invites amateur and professional musicians to perform at various locations throughout Salem. (More info on its history is below)

The Willamette Heritage Center will host musicians from 2 pm through the early evening.

So bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the music at the WHC Stage. 

Please, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Check back here for the WHC Stage schedule closer to the date, or to see the entire schedule, visit the event page.  

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Event Schedule

• 2 pm The Marionberries – A modern folk group singing songs about Oregon and the PNW
• 3 pm Magpie – A jazzy family friendly duo playing feelgood music
• 4:14 pm Straub MS Jazz Band Combo – A small group of young, state-recognized jazz musicians performing traditional jazz music
• 5:15 pm Sunset Bends – A new soulful Salem trio playing blues, indie-rock covers and originals
• 6:15 pm Charlie Patton – Groovy indie rock and classically-tinged solo cello 

Event Origin & History

Music on street corners, parks, rooftops, gardens, and storefronts was the vision that started Fête De La Musique – meaning “festival of music” and “make music” – 40 years ago in Paris, France. The French Ministry of Culture created the event to fill the city with music! 

Another unique component of this event is that everyone was welcome to join and perform their music! So it was for more than just professionals because anyone can be a musician.   

Over the 40 years,  Fête De La Musique grew into a national holiday in France. The musicians take over the country every summer solstice (June 21) to celebrate.

Fifteen years ago,  Fête De La Musique jumped the pond and debuted in New York through the work of a team of volunteers. 

As of 2022, 104 cities organized 3,819 free concerts – Salem, OR, had over 100 in one day! 

So if you are a musician, share it with the world – or Salem, at least!
Any age and any genre are welcome! 

Sign up and practice for your performance!

If you want to support the Salem event – sign up!

Music will fill the Willamette Heritage Center on the first day of summer – June 21; we cannot wait!