Hartford joins cities worldwide on the longest day of the year to celebrate the annual Make Music Day Hartford. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes to the garden of the Butler-McCook House and join the party in Hartford’s best kept secret—our historic garden oasis–with the String of Pearls Big Band. The sounds of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s will fill our garden as the band keeps the music of Big Band Swing and The Great American Songbook alive and well in the 21st century.

This internationally recognized day of music began over 40 years ago and is now celebrated in 120 countries with thousands of free concerts. Learn more and find a Make Music Chapter near you at makemusicday.org

Personnel:
Christina Burke, Musical director and bandleader 

Tom Palinko – Drums 

David Gladstein – Piano 

Anthony Rokosa – Bass 

Nick Zavaglia – Guitar 

Elaine Quarles – Vocals 

Gabor Viragh – Trumpet 

Helkin Sosa – Trumpet 

Peter Petkaitis – Trumpet 

Gary Wada – Trumpet 

Greg Wirt – Trombone 

Tim Burke – Trombone 

Eli Johnson – Trombone 

Ben Burnham – Trombone 

Christina Burke – Alto Saxophone 

Jackson Civitillo – Alto Saxophone 

Michael Farina – Tenor Saxophone 

Peter Greenfogel – Tenor Saxophone 

Mark Barowsky – Baritone Saxophone 

Mathilda Burke – Sound Engineer 

Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! Admission is FREE. All donations support programming at the Butler-McCook House & Garden.

This program takes place outdoors. In case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrants will be notified at the email address on file. If you have any questions, contact butler.mccook@ctlandmarks.org. 

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