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!
Showcasing new outdoor musical instruments for both above and below ground at the upcoming 2023 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
The city of Minneapolis, known as the "city by nature," is preparing to host the ASLA 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture. This conference will take place against the backdrop of Minneapolis's natural beauty and promises to be a Mecca for professionals in the field. As landscape architects gather to explore new horizons, we will celebrate nature in a musical form, showcasing our latest outdoor musical instruments, including the Harmony Hop (musical hopscotch), the Temple Block Tree, and the Tropical Cyclone, along with some of our old favorites. We will be at Booth #1025, and we welcome you to visit us.
The American Society of Landscape Architects ASLA has been in existence since 1899 and is a professional association of landscape architects in the United States with more than 15000 members. The ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is the biggest event for landscape architects and related professionals worldwide, with over 6,000 attendees. This is an opportunity to come together...
Percussion Play Attends 2023 NRPA Annual Conference Exhibition
Percussion Play is excited to announce that we will be showcasing our latest outdoor musical instruments at Booth 2231 during this year's NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Association) Annual Conference, taking place in Dallas, TX. Our new offerings include the Harmony Hop (a musical hopscotch), the Temple Block Tree, and the Tropical Cyclone, along with some of our old favorites.
The conference theme is "Where Community Grows", and it highlights the park and recreation profession's commitment to excellence, learning, and growth. This dedication ensures that communities continue to benefit from activities promoting health and wellness, climate resilience, and social connection.
The exhibit hall is a breathtaking sight, with over 400 exhibitors and an amusement park-like atmosphere showcasing the latest and greatest products and services. Visitors are invited to explore the latest innovations in park and recreation environments. The event is expected to attract over 8,000 attendees.
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Helping Camps Utilize their Greatest Asset - The Great Outdoors - To Create Engaging Musical Activities for Campers
Making music around the campfire is just one traditional pastime at camps that guests often find to be one of the highlights of their stays. The warmth and ambiance of the fire, set with a rousing communal sing-song, has a hint of nostalgia attached to it for many. So, how can camps use music to enhance their campers' experience, and why is it so important?
Head on over to the American Camps Association and read our sponsored blog How can camps use music to enhance camper experiences, and why is it so important?
Take a peek at our mini-catalog titled Helping Summer Camps Hit All The Right Notes for some great inspiration and ideas.
Discover how camps have utilized the great outdoors and outdoor musical instruments to create exciting and engaging musical activities and programs....
RNIB Connect Radio features workshop hosted by the Royal Society for Blind Children, where young participants gave feedback on a Percussion Play Instruments
On August 9, 2023, a Percussion Play Workshop was held at the Royal Society for Blind Children's Life Without Limits Centre in central London. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey had the opportunity to chat with some of the young blind and partially sighted participants, as well as the workshop's organizers. This marks the second RSBC Percussion Play workshop, which was designed to incorporate feedback from previous young blind and partially sighted participants.
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Music Without Limits - Workshop Held With Visually Impaired Young People
Yesterday, we revisited the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre in Central London for a follow-up workshop to one held in April. We brought a range of outdoor musical instruments for the visually impaired young people to play in the courtyard outside the center. We introduced each instrument to the attendees, observed their playing, and noted any accessibility issues. This workshop helped us better understand how individuals with visual impairments can access and fully enjoy our instruments as we strive to make our products and designs even more inclusive.
Interview with Director of Community Wellness at Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services Community
The Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services community, located in the Webster Groves suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, recently added Percussion Play instruments to their beautiful Harmony Garden. This addition highlights their commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
In a recent interview with Senior Living News, Emily Sitzes, Director of Community Wellness at Laclede Groves, shared the story of how this musical oasis came to be and its positive impact on the community. Emily emphasized the importance of music and how it can benefit everyone. She also discussed the efforts they made to create a welcoming space that not only residents but also their families, staff, and visitors could enjoy.
Emily oversees the music therapy at the facility and has witnessed the positive effects of the instruments during both group and one-on-one therapy sessions. Residents are excited to share this new space with local Lutheran school students who often come to visit. This...