Our newly installed Tubular Bells look and sound beautiful! They have a mellow, long-lasting, layered sound that is peaceful and soothing. We placed them as a sculptural accent piece, for park visitors—of all ages, to discover on their own. Clients of all physical abilities can surround themselves in sound and vibration by standing or sitting at the center of the chimes. Robin Ashfield and his staff of designers and creators are excited about the work they do, and were eager to share their knowledge of the instruments and make recommendations. The chimes arrived on schedule, in good condition. I look forward to more purchases from Percussion Play.
Laura H. Lieneck, LLA Senior Landscape Architect,
New Jersey, USA
Our students adore them and have been playing with them at recess every day! Low notes are the way to go, as the sound carries well.
Sara Griffith - American School of Milan,
Milan, Italy
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We are so pleased with the instruments. Our neighbors have commented how glorious it is to hear the children outside playing them.
Deb Winn - Program Coordinator Children's Healing Center,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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One of the residents here has already said that when his grandson visits he has now got somewhere to take him and they can enjoy making music together. The amount of pleasure they bring cannot be underestimated.
Elder Centre Manager,
Barchester Care Home
Our lovely courtyard lacked anything that was sculptural, create curiosity and encourage activity. Now we have the musical instruments which do all three! They are used extensively by passers-by as it is impossible to walk past them and not have a go. A very good investment.
Director - Future Homes Development,
UK
One of our dementia residents has difficulty lifting one arm. When he first starts to play the outdoor xylophone he can barely lift his arm, yet before long he starts to lift it higher and higher, the effect can be seen after just a few minutes!”
Care Worker - Aars Elder Centre,
Aars, Denmark
We’ve just installed the instruments and both I and several of the staff have had fun with the residents in the new musical garden. One lady in her 70’s has moderately severe dementia,. When she was younger she would play the piano, however whenever I tried playing the piano with her during our sessions she would become frustrated and upset because she was no longer able to play ‘correctly’. However, taking her into the garden to play the pentatonic instruments which she could just play and explore, with no wrong notes, her senses were opened and music making became enjoyable again.
Lions Park (Music Therapist),
Søllerød, Denmark
Our harsh seafront environment is notoriously unforgiving on metal installations, but six months in the outdoor musical instruments look as good as they did on installation day. The public reaction to them has been fantastic! From the off, contact with Percussion Play was both friendly and professional and we have seen this continue after sales.”
David Collier - Coastal Activity Park Manager,
Boscombe, Dorset UK
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We’re very happy with the outdoor musical instruments we have here at Medina House. Staff working with our pupils with more complex physical needs have reported that the instruments have been great motivators during physio and OT work, encouraging pupils to stand for longer periods of time, or stand and use their physical skills independently. They’ve also reported how great it is for the pupils to have independent access to the instruments to develop their play and offer more creative activities and alternative opportunities when they are out on the playground. They’ve been useful in helping to improve inter-class communication and social skills at playtime.
Rachel Hayden - Medina House Community Special School,
Isle of Wight, UK
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"Outdoor musical instruments are unheard of to most in India and most people are amazed and thrilled by the concept! Some have seen them (and loved them) on their travels abroad but never have they seen them installed back home, which is exactly why I wanted to get this to India."
Rashida Sabbir - Director of Pan India Play
Once installed we quickly saw that the area with the instruments in became a place to socialise and has become a place where families go to play together. They have also been especially beneficial to our residents with dementia as they encourage them to go outdoors and to use the music to help them communicate.
Elder Centre Skovhuset (Head of Physiotherapy),
Denmark
The musical instruments are a great success! They have encouraged the residents outside, to take longer walks, laugh, talk and socialise.
Aldersro Elder Centre – Director,
Svendborg, Denmark
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Thank You! The instruments are a great addition to our playscape!
Matt Cosgrove - Director Webster County Conservation Board,
Iowa, USA
Love love love the instruments! Thanks for all your help during the ordering process and your kindness I loved doing business with you guys. Thanks again!
Melissa Quinn - Hebrew Academy for Special Children,
New York, USA
We are delighted with the instruments!
Sarah Wyper - Project Coordinator Wiston Lodge (Charity focused on Children and Vulnerable Adults),
Wiston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Everyone is impressed with the instruments, their build quality and sound.
Brian - Conner Prairie Interactive History Park,
Indiana, USA
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Thank you so much! Our grand opening is in two weeks, and so far everyone loves the instruments.
Steven - The Cornerstone Group,
Lyndale Garden Center, Minnesota, USA
We are so excited to have your music instruments in our new Harmony Garden here in Prairie Du Chien (WI USA). It’s unique. It stands out. It will draw people to the gardens, which are already a wonderful part of our community.
Brian Dilman - Memorial Garden Committee,
Prairie du Chien, USA
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The Percussion Play instruments were successfully assembled and installed on the ship and look amazing. THANK YOU for all of your help during these many months in making this possible. They are beautiful and fit well in the space.
Princess Cruises,
Italy
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Many thanks to you and your team for all your efforts on our behalf. We're excited to get these (instruments) in the ground!
Symphoria ( a musician-led cooperative orchestra) Syracuse, NY,
Syracuse, New York
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Wanted to let you know that we LOVE our new music instruments!!! They sound amazing!
Barrets Elementary School,
Manchester, Missouri, USA
You guys are the best, thank you so much
James J. Peters VA Medical Center,
The Bronx, New York, USA
The delivery was fast and every thing was packed very well, nothing was damaged or scuffed. I would not hesitate recommending these instruments as they are durable and really some high quality products that should stand any environment.
John Neumann City of Beaver Dam Parks, Forestry & Facility Supervisor,
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
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East Hill House have fund-raised and purchased two of Percussion Plays amazing outside instruments - we would highly recommend them.
Samantha Booty - ‘Best Dementia Care Home’ Winner of National Dementia Care Awards 2019,
Hampshire UK
Both children and adults love playing them, it's the first thing the children do, wet or dry run into the garden to enjoy them. They have brought so much joy already.
Caroline Speirs - Calums Cabin (a holiday home on the Isle of Bute for children suffering from cancer),
Isle of Bute, Scotland
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We have been very happy with the instruments. After a year they are still in great shape, and people use them every day. I had a music program every week this summer in the garden with the instruments and it was very popular.
Laurel Sharp - Children's Librarian, Liverpool Public Library,,
New York, USA
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I want to thank you for your amazing instruments that have transformed our sensory area and helped create a truly inclusive sensory experience, for young and old alike, regardless of abilities. I was always disheartened by the playground “music instruments” that I saw in local playgrounds in Ireland, so when I had the chance to influence equipment in our local playground I knew immediately that “real” musical instruments was imperative in our sensory area.
Niamh Egan - Chair of Greystones Playground Committee Ireland.,
Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland
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Nothing prepared me for the sheer joy that your instruments brought to our playground. The sound they create alone or together is unique in our town and brings a sense of calmness, relaxation to those in the playground whilst also giving joy and sense of magic to those playing your instruments that this beautiful sound is coming from them!
Niamh Egan - Chair of Greystones Playground Committee Ireland,
Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland
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Without exception your instruments have brought a little magic and joy to everyone who has walked through the gates of our playground.
Niamh Egan - Chair of Greystones Playground Committee Ireland.,
Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland
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These instruments will provide our students a wonderful opportunity each day while at recess to work with their friends to create a wonderful new tune.
Dave Hoeger - Montezuma School Superintendent,
Montezuma, Iowa, USA
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The musical playground has been a wonderful addition. Students now have the cultural exposure that gets them excited about the fine arts
Kurt Hanna - Elementary Principal at Montezuma School,
Iowa, USA
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The new musical instruments have added great educational value to the playground. It has been so fun to watch our kids interact with one another while playing. We especially love the xylophone that has the songs with the color-coded notes to play
Alexa Wheaton - Owner Zuma Zoo Daycare,
Montezuma, Iowa, USA
"The kids experience so much joy when interacting with the instruments. You can see it in their faces that they are delighted."
Falon Mihalic - Landscape Architect & Project Manager,
Houston Texas
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“It’s awesome to hear the music playing and it’s a beautiful, engaging space for students.”
Sandy Rusher, Principal, Park Hill Elementary,
Kansas, USA
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All of a sudden the most beautiful music drifted over on the wind! The kids who live and visit Crawford Bay are so lucky. The Enchanted Playgarden in Crawford Bay Park is fun for kids and adults alike. The musical section of this playground was created by Percussion Play and gives anyone the chance to play some very intuitive instruments that are easy to make sound great. Bring the kids and try them yourselves too! Playing music is not only fun, but one of the few activities that uses your whole brain.
Kokanee Chalets,
Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada
It was so nice to have a playground feature that is so accessible for a wheelchair. Well done to everyone who made this happen. We will definitely be back!
Jaxons Chance (Visitor) National Forest Adventure Farm,
Burton-on-Trent, UK
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Firstly I would like to thank you for the fast and efficient way you have dealt with our recent order. From the very first contact we have had I have been impressed. I look forward to using you again in the future.
Jane Laws - Elm Road Primary School,
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
To make a lasting memorial place for a boy who loved music, colour and butterfiles we investigated purchasing musical instruments. The first website we looked at was Percussion Play and from the first communication with the company we have been very impressed. Everyone has been extremely helpful and the service we have received has been thorough and efficient. We were delighted our instruments arrived quickly, were of an excellent quality and easy to install. We are looking forward to purchasing a new babel drum in the new academic year to complete our special area.
Jane Laws - Elm Road School,
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
It was like Christmas here the other day as we excitedly tore open boxes. Tape and shredded cardboard flew askew! Could you hear the “oohs” and “aahs” across the pond? The Sonora came out amazing. It’s stunning! We are finishing up the prep work and hope to have it installed by the end of next week! I promise to send pictures!
Barbara Cotton - Executive Director, Cape Cod Children’s Museum,
Mashpee, Massachusetts, USA
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Everything was packed and shipped perfectly! Can’t wait to share the reception. Thank you for all you have done! Truly beautiful!
Barbara Cotton - Executive Director, Cape Cod Children’s Museum,
Mashpee, Massachusetts
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Recently Pollard Park in Blenheim has had some brand new percussion instruments, courtesy of Percussion Play, installed in the new playground. The drums, vibraphone and tonal chimes have been met with massive excitement from the whole community. People are going to the park now specifically to check out these instruments! Not only are they colourful and accessible height-wise for children, the quality of the instruments is outstanding, meaning they make a fantastic sound. This robustness means they will stand the test of time and be able to handle being in the outdoors for many years to come. Thank you so much on behalf of the Blenheim community - the percussion instruments have been a roaring success! '
Anna Moore - NZ Registered Music Therapist,
Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand
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I have found the Percussion Play xylophone and drums to be great instruments for use in music therapy at starship children’s hospital. They are durable and weatherproof which means I have been able to use them both inside and outside, and they are easy to wipe down. The pentatonic xylophone has a lovely tone and allows the children to engage in shared music-making without playing any ‘wrong notes’.
Olly Lowery - Registered Music Therapist Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre,
Starship Childrens Hospital - Auckland New Zealand
A 1st grader ran full speed and hugged me and said thanks this is so awesome! Another said ‘thanks for building the musical instruments' to the installers’. Smiles galore and yes, the ‘it’s my turn’….’no it’s my turn’ was heard many times.
Marshall Cohen,
Lift For Life Academy, St. Louis, MO
I am from Essex, Iowa, USA and we had the pleasure of meeting Robin and installing 3 pieces in our park last year. This weekend we have a community celebration with many activities in the park. I wanted to share with you that I sat for more than 2 hours in the park today and watched people of ALL ages approach and play the instruments. It was so heart warming to watch this and it reinforced the importance of musical instruments to provide a balance of play options in community areas. I have seen this happen on a regular basis but not when so many other activities were being offered at the same time. The small set of musical offerings have been an asset to our project. Thank you for creating such an important product to share the joy of music in community spaces. Janine Johnson Essex, Iowa.
Janine Johnson,
Essex, Iowa, USA
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In the art studio we have a section that is all music related, since that is an art form as well. When choosing instruments for this space it was very important to find something durable and that wouldn't be too obnoxious with a bunch of kiddos banging on it. The rainbow trio ensemble is perfect! Before we had this set, we had tried other instruments that fell apart after a couple of weeks. That has not been a problem at all with the rainbow ensemble. No matter how hard the kids bang on the instruments, it always sounds pretty and not obnoxious which is also great! We do use the instruments inside, but they are not too loud or anything. It has been wonderful to see the parents and kids interact together with the instruments. Sometimes we'll have a whole family band back there!
Bre Hauboldt - Educator & da Vinci Studio Coordinator,
Building For Kids Children's Museum
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We heard about Percussion Play while we were searching online for potential percussion instruments. We found that Percussion Play had the most competitive prices and best option for what we needed and had options for how we could expand on the music area in the future. Since we purchase items from all over the world, we had no concerns purchasing from a UK based company.
Jarrad Bittner - Executive Director,
Building For Kids Children's Museum, Appleton, Wisconsin
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These instruments we ordered from Percussion Play exceeded our expectations in every way. The quality of the craftsmanship, the obvious durability of the instruments, and the fabulous sounds that they emit were absolutely perfect for our park installation. All aspects of our interaction with the company have been memorable for their professionalism and clear emphasis on customer satisfaction
Dave Fleming - President of the Rotary Club of Wilmington,
Delaware USA
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Our students are overjoyed with the new Percussion Play Outdoor Music elements.
Brad Boardman-Executive Director,
Morgan Autism Center, San Jose, California
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your time, effort and patience. Your musical instruments are beautiful and such a fitting tribute to my son Harry. They both look and sound incredible - the sound is so strong and pure, and the craftmanship is outstanding. Both the children and carers love them. We had a ‘grand opening’ of ‘Harry’s musical garden’ and a ‘Celebration of Harry's life' on the last day of term with music, photos, ice cream and sunshine. It was emotional but so full of love and memories - the instruments took pride of place.
Suzanne Baxter,
Aurora St Christopher's School, Bristol UK
Of the head teachers whom have visited the school thus far, to say that they are envious of our outdoor musical space would be an understatement!
Clive Farmer Estates & Facilities Manager Kingsweston School,
Bristol, UK
“I just visited Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary in Phoenix AZ today to see their new healing garden. The bells are a comforting addition to this peaceful space”.
Diane Muller,
Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, Phoenix, AZ
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I had played on outdoor musical instruments before, and thought it would be wonderful project for our community. It's a great way for children to be creative in different ways while outside playing. Plus, musical playgrounds are enjoyable for all ages, so by putting eight musical playgrounds all over our community, we thought it would be a great way to reach parents and grandparents, too.
Mike Howie - Hastings Kiwanis,
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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When we were researching outdoor musical playgrounds we narrowed choices to present to elementary music teachers to Percussion Play and one other company. We wanted to give the teachers a choice so they would have input on the process. Once the teachers saw the images and watched videos of each option they overwhelmingly selected Percussion Play, which we were happy about because it was our first choice, too. We preferred Percussion Play because the instruments look -- and sound -- like real musical instruments. Some of the other options looked like more like a regular playground equipment or toys and did not have the same quality sound. Once the instruments arrived, we were so impressed by how they looked and sounded. It really made everyone very happy we chose Percussion Play.
Mike Howie - Hastings Kiwanis,
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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Current fine arts/music education standards in the United States are generally based on the actions of "Create, Perform, Respond, and Connect." As part of the standards, one goal of music education programs is for students to be able to "generate/conceptualize, organize/develop, and refine/complete artistic ideas and work." Not only should students be able to meet these goals INSIDE the school building, by having a space and trained music specialist dedicated to music education, but community members of school-age and beyond should have opportunities to create music OUTSIDE of the school environment as well. This MUSICAL playground equipment offers the unique opportunity for ALL citizens, age 2 to 102, to be able to experiment with sound and sound combinations, and create their own music! Users can create and play alone, or through collaboration with others. This outlet for creativity provides unique benefits not attained in other areas of daily life, and leads to connectedness and well-being that benefit all of us!
Hastings Music Teacher,
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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The students are excited and enjoying them. Students who do not play much have found themselves being on the instruments. It provides the non-sport upper elementary kids an outlet
Fifth Grade Teacher - Hastings Nebraska,
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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I believe the musical playground is giving kids an opportunity to express their emotions through music by creatively maneuvering amongst the instruments to produce their own wonderful melodies. My kids personally have loved it because their imaginations take over when they are out there and they are able to experiment with the variety of instruments and sounds that each one makes.
Fourth Grade Teacher (and parent of 2nd graders),
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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As a long time Early Childhood educator and lover of any and everything musical, our recently installed musical playground equipment is such an asset not only for our students but our staff and our community. Music whether vocal or instrumental, is such a universal and integral part of brain development, culture, emotional regulation, and daily life. With the addition of our wonderful outdoor musical playground, our students can now 'make their own kind of music' using emotions, whole body movement, tapping, clapping, dancing, rhythm, and repetition along with the use of cooperating skills. Simply put...music brings joy. We want to thank you for the opportunity to bring JOY to our students, staff and community
Hastings Kindergarten Teacher,
Hastings, Nebraska, USA
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It is a pleasure to work with a company in which integrity and quality are obvious core values. Consumers deserve to hear from customers whose experience can help them choose from among multiple suppliers. Please do encourage potential clients to contact me. I will be happy to tell them about our very positive experience with Percussion Play.
Dave Fleming Rotary Club of Wilmington,
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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I think the outdoor musical instruments are amazing and I'm SO happy the library added them to the park! I think they will be a great community space and I hope that many people will use them and let free their creative spirit that adults often suppress. I've really enjoyed the instruments myself!
Cara Wildman - Percussionist,
Sherman Public Library in Sherman, Texas, USA
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To help revitalize a park in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, the Rotary Club of Wilmington asked me to create a group of outdoor education al play stations for children. Given the 24/7 unattended urban location, durability had to be a prime consideration, but cost and aesthetics were also important. Finding suitable musical instruments for this tough environment was a real challenge—until I discovered Percussion Play. Their sophisticated design, high quality of materials, and wide range of instrument choices far exceeded anything else I had found; the cost, including shipping from overseas, was very competitive; and communicating with Percussion Play’s very cooperative staff was a pleasure. The installation is a big hit with the park’s nearby schoolchildren and their teachers, local office workers, neighborhood residents, and the Rotary Club members who sponsored the project. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Percussion Play’s instruments again.
Paul Trapido of Paul Trapido Interpretive Design,
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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Choosing the instruments for Calum's Cabin has undoubtedly been the best thing about the last few months. The musical instruments from Percussion Play - bought with the money which so many people generously donated in Donald's memory - are beautiful. The inscription on the drum is perfect. Caroline tells me that when families arrive the first thing they do is run outside to play with them. Donald would have loved that.
Lupin Keir,
Isle of Bute, Scotland
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We used Percussion Play Instruments in a very special musical garden we were designing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Robin was outstanding to deal with along with the rest of the team at Percussion Play. From early design to installation the customer service was spot on. In fact we needed a piece to be shipped during installation. It was ordered on Friday and we had it on site Tuesday, even over a holiday weekend and across the pond! We are thrilled with the quality of the instruments. We had professional musicians play them at the opening and the sound and quality was amazing!! No matter who’s playing the instruments they sound wonderful and draw people into the park both young and old. They are just fun! We live in a winter city and these instruments give opportunity to bring life to the park year-round. We are thrilled we chose Percussion Play instruments for our park and user love them. Valerie Bassett
Valerie Bassett - Bassett Associates Landscape Architecture Inc.,
Calgary, Canada
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“The instruments will help create a sense that music is a central component of Continental culture. They will also provide a valuable resource to our counseling, special education, and speech departments as they provide services to students”
Joe Ferguson - Continental Middle School Music Teacher & School Band Leader,
Green Valley, South-Central Arizona
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“When you walk over and you just tap on that [Babel] drum, you leave the worries of the day behind,”
Tony Howard, Library Director Pickerington Public Library,
Pickerington, Ohio
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“The creation of the Children’s Music Garden helps the library in accomplishing our vision to meet the lifelong learning and enjoyment needs of our citizens and provides a fun and educational space outside of the building that is accessible to all.”
Tony Howard, Library Director Pickerington Public Library,
Pickerington, Ohio
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Percussion Play and its owner Robin were nothing short of amazing in their support for our project Quinterra Legacy Garden In Calgary Alberta Canada! Robin helped us choose the 16 instruments that line our musical walkway and performance stage with extreme care and was available 24/7 for prompt discussion despite the time differences with the UK. His personalized customer service was tremendous. He understood the families emotional attachment to our legacy project for five wonderful people who were lost and our cost sensitivities for the Garden. He added a few beautiful touches to the project at his own cost and with loving care. His communication with our project manager was outstanding and he was very, very flexible when snags were encountered. In fact, Percussion Play provided some pieces for the only instrument that we purchased from another manufacturer with no hesitation or cost to us. The Quinterra families cannot thank Robin and his team enough for their help in making our musical garden a reality. The instruments are incredible with beautiful sounds and architecture. They enhance the esthetic of our space and will be a focal point of the Garden for decades to come where families, friends can enjoy various types of music, dance and theatre or just have a picnic and enjoy the incredible views of the water. Percussion Play helped us
Gregg Perras - Quinterra Group Parent,
Calgary, Canada
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I can certainly attest to the wonderful service I got , our elements shipped safely and at the proposed time quoted. From the beginning, we were given accurate information and excellent service.
Janice Burgess, New Leaf Society,
Burlington Arboretum, NC, USA
Great equipment, vibrant colors, sturdy and I mean sturdy equipment and of course the sounds are excellent!
Marshall Cohen,
Lift For Life Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Thanks for bringing sunshine to the playground. We are now having trouble bringing the kids in from recess.
Marshall Cohen,
Lift For Life Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Fantastic products and excellent quality. Have put colour and happiness into our garden with beautiful sounds. The drum is a lovely addition to our percussion play instruments. It gives a lovely vibration which is a bonus for my son due to his needs.
Margaret Gruffydd,
Gwynedd, Wales
It wasn’t long before counselors recognized the therapeutic, sensory benefits that the music offers our campers, especially those with autism or visual impairments."
Amy Kurth, Camp Program Director,
Camp Courageous, Monticello, Iowa
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“It’s just something that everyone is in love with,” he said. “Everybody can come here and play all of these instruments. You could be in a power wheelchair or run back and forth across the stepping stones. It’s all engaging, fun, and accessible, and most of all inclusive to everybody. You can have players as old as 100 years old and as young as 2 to 3 years old out here.”
Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker,
Camp Courageous, Monticello, Iowa
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“I get to listen to music playing every time the students are outside. I’m across the field and I hear clear melodic sounds. The instruments are really well designed, the sound is clear and matches what the students hear in music class. The instruments are well constructed and sturdy. So glad we decided to add them to our outdoor music area”.
Principal Catherine Bouliane,
Sambro Elementary, Nova Scotia, Canada
I thought you might enjoy a few photos of our installation! We actually had special flatwork stamped concrete paths created for full access to the instruments. Also since they are free standing and not in a children’s play area I have already observed several adults happily engaged in playing the instruments, of course include me in that group!
Larry P. Neal, Library Director,
Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Michigan, USA
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“I can’t say enough good things about the instruments. They're such a positive asset for our school, especially for the population of students that we have. The big thing is accessibility but when you see a student with the mallets in their hands and they’re hitting the tubular bells and seeing the smiles on their faces and their reaction, that makes it all worth it – music is amazing. All I heard was such calming and pleasant sounds.”
Sue Wiedder, Director of Development and Communications,
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children,Pittsburgh, PA.
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“There’s no doubt that our sound station is probably one of the favorite stations in our healing garden. I’ve walked through it with visitors and funeral professionals and all become emotional when they ring the Bell Lyre and say their loved one's name."
Crystal Howard, Manager,
Hansen Mortuaries and Memorial Garden, Phoenix, Arizona
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Percussion Play Limited were very helpful when we were selecting the instruments. Their website is very vibrant and it is great that we could hear the instruments sound before purchasing. We were trying to incorporate instruments for all ages and the website was helpful to demonstrate how different audiences interact with the instruments. Customer service always responded in a timely manner. The build quality is very good, looking across the array of companies that build outdoor instruments. The sound quality is playful and fun. Our library customers seem to be enjoying the instruments. The size and accessibility of the instruments make it easy for all ages to interact with them as they enter our newest library location.
Larry P. Neal, Library Director,
Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Michigan, USA
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“Our new Music Teacher at East Garner Elementary School will be taking lots of lessons in the playground using the new instruments this year. I’m excited to see if we have any budding musicians and how we can help nurture their talent.”
Principal Carmen Montero Graf, Ed.D.,
East Garner Elementary School, Garner, North Carolina
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‘Not a day goes past that you cannot hear the beautiful sounds of music traveling across the park. The community wanted real musical instruments in the park – not just noisemakers – and the inter-generational play they provide totally supports the ethos behind this playground.’
Tavis Dockwiller - Principal and Founder of Viridian Landscape Studio,
Warrington, Pennsylvania
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We absolutely love the instruments added to our playground! So many children ages 3-100 have enjoyed making music outside. These are instilling a newfound love for music in some while encouraging others to develop their skills. The tone of the Rainbow Chimes are so real it sounds like church bells when played! By far the best update we have made to our outdoor space!
Cindy Palmer, Director, Lakeland Creative Beginnings,
Vicksburg, Michigan
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“Our outdoor musical instruments provided by Percussion Play were an instant hit with library patrons of all ages once they were installed in the grounds of our new building. From spontaneous ‘concerts’ to a simple tap of delight on a drum, these have brought a wonderful sense of joy to the community.”
Larry P. Neal, Library Director,
Clinton Macomb Public Library, North Branch, Macomb County, Michigan
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We have Soprano Quartet instruments at 5 of our 9 library branches and are hoping to add them to all of our branches. We were looking for something to pull people out onto our outdoor patios in our new buildings, and these have been perfect. The company is great to work with and their products are exceptionally high quality.
Christy Schink - Associate Director of Youth and Outreach Services Librarian, Scenic Library,
Missouri
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The first impression people get as they come into the science museum is the music installation at the front. It’s a great way to entice children to come in and explore the museum. After fundraising for the instruments and receiving a grant, we built the main music room, but we were keen to have something physical for the children to do and make music outside. Percussion Play’s instruments were perfect. The children enjoy playing them and making music, and because of how the instruments are tuned, they always sound nice. Having this musical installation is also benefiting the local community. While people walk their dogs in the nearby park, they can hear the fun people are having at our museum
Gavin Robb - Exhibit Technician & Designer,
Vitensenteret Innlandet – Children’s Science Museum, Norway
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Our students love to have several friends playing all different instruments all at the same time. The students love to run from one instrument to the other either collaborating with friends or taking some time to create music by themselves. These instruments affirm the love of music in the Bee School they bring so much joy and sound to our campus.”
Missy Derabertis Head of Pre School,
Upland Country Day School, Chester County PA
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“We wanted to create an area where children can explore independently – and most importantly, we wanted the experience to have an educational component. Music was a natural direction because everyone loves music! We have two complimentary play areas in Rosita’s Harmony Hills – the lower garden area for the smaller children and the upper area for big kids and the whole family. We incorporated musical instruments in both areas. Percussion Play’s instruments were a great choice because of the selection of both traditional-looking instruments and garden-themed instruments, which helped create a beautiful space for everyone to explore and enjoy. Musical instruments were chosen particularly because Sesame Street’s Rosita loves to play guitar and create music with her Sesame Street friends!
Clint Brinker, Senior Project Manager at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment,
Sesame Place Seaworld, San Diego
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“We have nothing but praise for them. It’s lovely to see families enjoy them together. The children go out and enjoy playing on them with their parents and grandparents; it is a way of getting people together. We positioned three outdoor instruments in a group so they can be played together and individually.”
Janet Montgomery,
North Cadbury Court Country House - Somerset UK
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“We are delighted by the response from the community to our new instruments in the park. They provide a new element to the area, and people enjoy coming here to make music”.
Brenda Littlejohn,
Martinsville-on-the-Move Community Music Garden, Illinois
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“Outdoor learning is a huge part of the school. We believe there is no better place to educate and excite our pupils than within our beautiful grounds. Having the large instruments outside enables the children to be creative and work together freely outside the formal music lessons to make music and sounds. Older pupils can work with the younger ones. We can use the instruments in science to really experience vibrations and how sound travels. They can be used for Drama/Dance and as a stimulus or accompaniment to creative writing. Playing the instruments can develop fine motor skills and promotes well-being, and children of all ages can use them. We can also look at how they are made and how the sound is created to support a DT project.”
Karen Mehta, Headteacher/Principal,
Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery, based in Preston, Lancashire, UK,
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”Music is at the heart of worship, so creating a music garden in memory of Louine, who was such a central figure within both the music community and wider community in Liberty Hill, seems a fitting way to pay tribute. I’m sure that we’ll be seeing budding music stars of the future learn their love of music thanks to our new music garden.”
Pam Turner, Chapel Restoration Co-chair and Church Member,
Cross Tracks Church, Liberty Hill, Texas,
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Percussion Play Limited saved the day as a very easy, professional company to work with when we hoped to add interactive musical instruments to our hospital's very own DinoSoar Garden. I had to get quotes several times to submit to the donors, and Daniel Fry was very quick with his responses. He also provided me with experienced info on what would work best. I sent photos of the space and was provided photos back of how the instruments would best look in place. Once all choices were made, payment from the US was very easy. I was given very precise information on the proper installation of each piece of equipment - very easily attained from the website - and those diagrams were given to our contract installers. We have had zero issues with the quality of the equipment. I was kept aware of the tracking every step of the way. We also added engraving for the donor on one piece of equipment and it came out beautifully. The sound of all of the pieces we chose are just as stated, but I think the Samba Drums were better than expected. All in all I had a very positive experience working with this company and would not hesitate to work with them again.
Lisa Barron Pediatric Office Supervisor/Community Outreach Coordinator,
Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center
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“We know how popular the instruments are, so we were really keen to add more. The instruments are scattered around the area and bring it to life with the bright colors. Children enjoy the flowers and what is great is that they are inclusive, so everyone, regardless of age or ability, can play and make music. On some quiet days at the farm, the sound from the instruments is stunning. The pentatonic tuning can be calming despite having many children playing the instruments all at once”.
Hannah Wafula, Director of Bockett’s Farm,,
Leatherhead, Surrey, UK
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These instruments are high quality and well-made. We put them in our children's museum and guests love them. The sounds are gentle on the ears and enjoyable even when kids don't quite have musical skill yet. They are also quite pretty.
Tina Keegan - Exhibits Director,
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, San Francisco, California
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“The percussion sets are a win-win in many aspects! They add to the aesthetic of the public space, expose children to musical instruments, allow children to express themselves in a new way, and stimulate sensory learning.”
Commissioner Adrian Garcia,
Harris County, Texas
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Thank you so much we are having so much fun with the Akadinda, it is a wonderful piece.
Terence L. Horan, CLU, ChFC President & Chief Executive Officer, Registered Principal,
Horan Health Wealth Life, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Sunflower Petal Drums are installed and being enjoyed by MANY!!
Cynthia Hirtzel, Volunteer & Patron,
Hubbard (Ohio) Public Library
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As you can see in the photos, our beautiful sunflower petal drums are located along our StoryWalk trail. The area also features a Sensory Path. Patrons are enjoying the enchanting sounds of the drums, and their beautiful appearance beckons patrons as they enter our parking lot.
Mary Anne Russo,
Children's Librarian Hubbard Public Library, Ohio
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The team at Percussion Play was so patient and kind. It felt like an unusual experience as no company I have ever worked with has helped me in that way”.
Cynthia Hirtzel - Library Fundraiser and Volunteer,
Hubbard Public Library, Ohio
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Percussion Play has very good staff members with excellent follow through. They are among the best equipment vendors I've had the good fortune of working with. Their pricing is competitive, and their selection is good. When I couldn't find the item I was looking for, their staff worked with me on a custom design instrument that ended up better than I'd imagined. There was one slight design flaw which they immediately corrected. I highly recommend this company.
Dina Fisher - Artist and Creative Professional,
, City of Burbank, California, USA
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The instruments also help to build fine motor skills as they are learning to play the instruments using the mallets provided. It allows children to release some energy in numerous ways whether they are hitting the bongos, running from flower to flower, or moving from bell to bell. The children are enjoying the outside, while using many different senses to create some wonderful sounds. Lastly, it is aesthetically welcoming to our whole community (visually and physically) as many family members who enjoy stopping and playing whether it be for a quick minute or whether they stay and play for some time.”
Missy Derabertis Head of Pre School,
Upland Country Day School, Chester County PA
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We absolutely love it. The Lord Mayor of London visited our school and enjoyed listening to the instruments. We’d be interested to add more to the installation through next year and will be in touch if finance allows!
Tom Corin, Head of Music,
St John's School, London
I can't tell you how very pleased I am (and our school is) with your company from the quality of the products to the customer service from the very beginning to now (and I think the PTO wants to continue this relationship in the future as well)
Judy Mank, Music Teacher,
Monmouth Memorial School, Monmouth, Maine, USA
I am so glad we are in partnership with your company. It's a win-win! Thank you.
Gene Coppola - Library Director Palm Harbor Library,
Palm Harbor, Florida
"We wanted to go with a company we knew was secure and compared Percussion Play to another large company. We were really drawn to the vibrancy of the instruments, and we could hear the sounds they made on the website. These recordings were really helpful when choosing. We loved the collections from Percussion Play as we wanted them to be vibrant and draw people in. The Rainbow Collection really fits that focus, and we loved the Calypso Chimes and the Rainbow Chimes. We also loved how natural the instruments felt. Being inspired by nature was important, so we chose the Harmony Flowers.”
Emily Sitzes - Director of Community Wellness,
Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services Community, Webster Groves, Missouri, USA
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My congregation decided to convert an outdoor space into a musically interactive area that is accessible to all. The Percussion Play website guided us in making our decisions. The staff was extremely helpful throughout the purchase process. Since my congregation is based in South Carolina, USA, the staff at Percussion Play also assisted us with the intricacies of an international order, as well as making sure we had help in navigating U.S. Customs and Border Patrol process. Everything arrived in perfect condition, and the assembly of the various pieces is minimal. If you know how to set a fence post in concrete, you already know how to do the hardest part of the installation (and if you don't have that knowledge, the instruments come with instructions). Our Sound Garden has been a delight for all ages, and we hope to purchase some more instruments from Percussion Play in the coming years to expand the space. I give Percussion Play my highest recommendation.
Rev. Kris Litman-Koon,
All-Saints Lutheran Church, Mount Please, South Carolina,
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“We now have music to listen to all day thanks to the position of the ensemble of instruments. Not only are they a hit with our guests- both children and parents, they’re a hit with the entire team here! What’s great about the instruments is that parents are interested in playing them too, so children and parents play together. Thanks to the instruments being on the pentatonic scale, you can never play a bad note, so every tune played is beautiful to listen to. It’s such a joy to hear children and parents jamming together; in my book, every children’s museum should add these to their offering!”
Leah Oppenheimer, Director of Community Outreach,
Children's Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton, New York
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“This is an underserved community that often doesn't get the best of the best. When we looked at the Percussion Play website, we fell in love with the quality and how interactive they are. They are extremely durable, too, which is very important. The instruments won’t break and hurt somebody.“
Alice Bridges - Director of Special Projects, Parks Alliance of Louisville,
Alberta O. Jones Park, Louisville, Kentucky
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“It’s a truly intergenerational product, and we continue to see both adults and children engage in play together. We’ve been surprised by how much the park has been used in the cold and grey winter months, but the instruments really draw people to the park. We’re getting rave reviews!”
Alice Bridges - Director of Special Projects, Parks Alliance of Louisville,
Alberta O. Jones Park, Louisville, Kentucky
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"The children are drawn to the instruments – it's a real highlight of their visit to us. We have families coming and going from the library who always start or finish their trip with a music jam. The beauty of these instruments is that the whole family can play. They're for everyone."
Jayne Klose, Community Engagement Manager Dayton Metro Library,
Dayton, Ohio
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It's beginning to heat up here and so the outdoor musical instruments (three sunflower petal drums) are receiving lots of extra attention and use. And, in the June issue of PRB+ an article "Take It Outside" appeared. This article is focused on the Hubbard Public Library's StoryWalk which includes your petal drums!! THANK YOU and all your colleagues at Percussion Play again! Your instruments are totally incredible, and much used and much loved.
Cynthia Hirtzel - Volunteer Assistant Librarian,
Hubbard Public Library (HPL), Hubbard, Ohio
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“We were really impressed with Percussion Play’s ability to work with us when it came to the look of the instrument in an indoor setting. The team went over and above in terms of customer service – we had a really great customer experience from the very start of our journey to when we received the instrument – we were really impressed by the company.
Alisa Mize, Development Officer,
The Museum of Music Making, California
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The children LOVED the instruments! I teared up watching the little ones jumping over and over again on the Stepping Stones. Thank you, thank you, thank you to you and your team at Percussion Play!
Donna Ralph - Board of Directors,
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
I could work through the songs in the Music Book with a few of the students as a way to teach them how to work through and play on a xylophone (Cavatina). It's been a joy to see children and adults discover the instruments in the park and play together. This space is helping children begin their musical education which I have been lucky to enjoy and develop growing up in the City.
Natalie Johnson, Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient,
Fond Du Lac, WI
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Like a playground which children explore, kids are great at exploring the instruments to create different sounds. Aside from the music program that I run, I'll often find kids playing with them on their own, enjoying the tunes that they are creating. Adults often don't feel like they can play them as they think it won't sound nice, but the good thing about these instruments is that they always sound good, no matter how you play them.
Tim Gruber, Volunteer Coordinator,,
Madison Children's Museum, Madison, WI
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The music garden is so accessible. I see people in wheelchairs, grandparents, the other day I even saw a baby in someone's arms playing the instruments! It's a unique experience to see how intergenerational music really is and how accessible it can become. Music can be fun when people are not pressured to hit the right notes or make the right sound; they're just there to make music with their community.
Eileen English, Student at Sheboygan North High School,,
Vollrath Park, Sheboygan, WI
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All instruments arrived undamaged and in good condition. I have completed the assembly and they will be going in the ground, hopefully, within the next two weeks. I also want to mention that the quality of the workmanship and assembly instructions were excellent. I noticed on each carton that a list of the contents was on the outside with a check box for each item and a place for the employees signature who, evidently, filled the box. This example of quality control was very much appreciated by this engineer.
Dave Wetter Co-President-Elect,
Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club, Washington
'We have been absolutely thrilled with the music equipment supplied by Percussion Play. Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 children use it on a daily basis, enriching both learning and play. It is a joy to see them enjoying it so much and a year on it still looks as good it did on day one. Thank you!'
Shannon O'Sullivan, Executive Headteacher Thomas Bullock CE Primary and Nursery Academy,
Shipdham, England
We had a pollinator garden at the entrance to our center and we were looking at ways to rejuvenate the garden as it was a lot to maintain so we were really looking at ways to enhance what we already had. A science center near us had a range of Percussion Play instruments, so we were inspired to create a musical garden using these instruments as we were so impressed by them
Curtis Wolf - Director,
Kansas Wetlands Center
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In the theatre, we host performances where professionals, such as the Santa Fe Symphony, come and perform. It's beautiful to see how Percussion Play's instruments align nicely with what is going on in the theatre. We see kids reflect what is happening on stage—they copy and make their own music!"
Hannah Hausman, Executive Director,
Santa Fe Children's Museum
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We knew when we saw the Petal Drums that they would fit perfectly in the Music Garden and the little children would be excited by them. We then looked at other options and added in the Rainbow Cavatina – something our older kids are loving – they get to play recognizable tunes!” “We knew that we would be getting a high-quality product, and it has been a huge hit with our campers,”
Alex Eadie, Senior Director of Advancement,
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Buffalo (JCC)
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“I discovered Percussion Play at the ACA conference in Orlando in 2023 and decided to place an order via their new app. It’s a great feature for camp Directors like myself to use, and I encourage others to download it to help bring their musical programs to life!”
Raina Baker, Executive Director,
Camp Beausite (Camp For People of All Abilities)
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