Welcome to the Percussion Play Blog
We hope you'll be a regular visitor as we share stories about the instruments we make and the people who play them.
This is where we share our passion for music in the great outdoors! We'll share with you details of exciting new outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe. We'll share with you information about the instruments we sell and a little about the inspiration behind them
Most importantly, this blog is about what we love to do the most - help you create new and exciting ways to bring music to the great outdoors.
Thank you for reading, visiting, commenting and contributing - we’re excited to have you here!
Join Us at InterActivity 2024: Where Music Meets Museums
We're buzzing with excitement as we gear up for this year's InterActivity 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. As the premier event organized by the Association of Children's Museums, InterActivity is the apex gathering for children's museum professionals from around the globe. This event showcases innovations within the field and fosters a vibrant community dedicated to enriching the museum experience for younger visitors.
This year, we're thrilled to be back as part of the action, bringing our unique blend of outdoor musical instruments to the conference. Our booth, #46, will be an interactive playground where we'll demonstrate the transformative power of music in museum spaces. We believe integrating musical experiences, whether indoors or outdoors, is pivotal in advancing a museum's mission, broadening its audience, and solidifying its role in the community. So, if you're attending and hear the melodic...
Percussion Play Strikes a High Note with Second Royal Enterprise Award for International Trade
Percussion Play has achieved two major milestones this month: winning the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise for International Trade 2024 and relocating to a state-of-the-art production facility and offices.
The company has made a significant impact with its outdoor musical instruments, increasing its international sales by over 70% in just three years. Currently, nearly 90% of its products are being used to make music outside the country. This achievement has earned the company a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise 2024 in the category of International Trade, recognizing its thriving global business.
Last week, Percussion Play was informed that His Majesty The King had approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that they should receive the award in acknowledgment of their outstanding growth in overseas sales over the past three years. Winners must have demonstrated that their business has achieved substantial growth in overseas earnings and in commercial success (for...
Discover the Transformative Power of Music at the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference
This year, the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Spanning three days, the event will bring together the industry's brightest minds, including professionals, operators, owners, executives, and community leaders. The agenda for this year is all about inspiring change with a theme focused on rethinking, reinvigorating, and reimagining the ways we can enhance the resident experience.
In a first for the event, Percussion Play is stepping into the spotlight as an exhibitor. At booth #2625, they're doing more than just showing off their innovative outdoor musical instruments; they're inviting you to experience them firsthand. This is your chance to see, feel, and hear the difference these instruments can make, not just in your communities but in the lives of the seniors you work with every day.
Percussion Play’s presence offers a chance to explore the impactful fusion of music and nature. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting in the...
April 2 World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Month
Every year, April is celebrated as World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations' World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 17th anniversary of this special day. Its purpose is to raise awareness, increase understanding, and promote acceptance of individuals with Autism. The ultimate goal is to create a world where autistic individuals are fully supported, valued, and celebrated, and we must all work together to achieve this. Today, we want to take this opportunity to discuss the benefits of music and music-making for children and adults with Autism.
Music therapy is a form of holistic healing that benefits people in various ways. It can help with cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs. Many studies have shown that music therapy can alleviate symptoms and provide inner calm to people. As a result, it has become increasingly popular, especially for children and adults with Autism.
Research has demonstrated that playing musical instruments and participating...
Guest Blog Article Emphasizes the Benefit of Outdoor Music Making to Camp Guests of All Abilities
Percussion Play was recently invited to write a Guest Blog: Music Around The Camp Fire for the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey.
Camp leaders across the country have acknowledged the effectiveness of music as a tool for learning. However, research indicates that actively participating in music-making - as opposed to just listening to music - can have a greater impact on a person's emotional and educational development. The article highlights how this is particularly relevant for children with learning differences who may face difficulties in communicating and learning in their daily lives. Engaging in music-making provides a unique opportunity for individuals with learning differences to experiment with cause and effect while also experiencing the joy of creating music, either alone or with others.
Getting Musical on World Book Day 2024
In the UK and Ireland, today – 7th March 2024 - is World Book Day!
The inaugural World Book Day was held in the UK and Ireland in 1997. Since then, it has been instrumental in promoting the joy of reading among young people. World Book Day is a worldwide celebration of authors, illustrators, publishers, and readers. Moreover, it is a registered charity whose ultimate aim is to provide every child and young person with a book they can call their own.
It is recognized in over 100 countries, most of whom celebrate the day on April 23. Here in the UK, however, children in schools, bookshops, and beyond all over the country will be taking part in the event today: dressing up as favorite book characters, participating in activities, receiving book tokens, and having lots of creative, imaginative, and literary fun.
Amid all this creative buzz, what better time to get children outside and musical on the school playground?! Music and poetry have – since antiquity – been regarded as...