Flowerpot Music Concert Celebrates the Solstice with Barnstable Land Trust and friends-Pollinators, Percussion, and Environmental Preservation Hit the Global Stage
West Barnstable, MA – In honor of international Make Music Day on Tuesday June 21, Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is celebrating the official start to summer with a free participatory percussion concert at its Ropes Field conservation property in Cotuit with festivities starting at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to BYOFP (bring their own flowerpot) and a blanket or lawn chair, make pollinator-themed arts/crafts with the Cotuit Library preceding the concert, and rehearse/perform the concert under the direction of guest conductor Su D’Ambrosio from Cape Symphony. The event, also part of the conservation community’s four day Celebrate the Solstice Cape Cod celebration, will conclude at 7:30 pm. Free parking is available at Lowell Park and heavy rain will cancel the concert.
Flowerpot Music is a special initiative of the global Make Music Day celebration, and was performed in 45 towns and cities throughout the world in 2021. This will mark its debut on Cape Cod and put both musical and nonmusical visitors and residents on the international ‘concert’ stage. Mallets will be provided free to participants (while supplies last) thanks to the generosity of Vic Firth which is part of the The Avedis Zildjian Company, the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drumsticks, and mallets, which is headquartered in Norwell, MA.
Su D’Ambrosio of Cape Symphony, will be the guest conductor. A seasoned music educator, she will lead a 30-minute pre-concert rehearsal starting at 6:30 pm so that interested attendees can learn how to perform musical ‘blooms,’ ‘waves,’ ‘frisbees,’ and ‘travelling swells’ on their flowerpots. Warm-up activities start at 6:00 with pollinator-themed arts/crafts, hosted by the Cotuit Library. June is also National Pollinator Month.
“The Flowerpot Music Concert seemed like a natural fit for Barnstable Land Trust,” said Janet Milkman, BLT’s executive director. “Ropes Field is a BLT property in the heart of the Cotuit community that was an orchard originally and then part of the Ropes’ farm in the 1950’s. The iconic maple tree in the field’s center is symbolic of how important conservation is to honoring our past while protecting our future. We are eager for the public to enjoy this conservation treasure in a new way.” A site-specific poem written by local poet Diane Hanna as part of BLT’s Words in the Wild initiative can also be experienced under the maple tree.
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Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is a community-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources in the Town of Barnstable and nearby areas. BLT has protected 1,100 acres in the Town of Barnstable and supported the Town in conserving over 11,000 more. As a regional leader in collaborative land preservation and stewardship, community engagement, training, and advocacy, BLT also leverages its conservation expertise to inform local public decisions as they impact our ecosystems, community health, well-being, and quality of life. To learn more about BLT, visit the website at http://www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585. To view their comprehensive Barnstable Trail Map representing over 34 hiking trails and almost 95 miles, click here; to learn more about their Words in the Wild trail initiative click here.
About Cape Symphony
At the Cape Symphony, our mission is to Inspire Joy. We do this through outstanding entertainment and educational programs. Cape Cod’s very own professional orchestra, the Cape Symphony, performs at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center in Hyannis. From popular hits to magnificent classics, highlighting hidden gems and putting a new twist on standards, the emphasis is always on fun, surprises, and beautiful music. The Cape Symphony commitment to education for all ages includes private lessons, classes and ensembles at campuses in Barnstable and Falmouth as well as online. Its acclaimed preschool program is known for blending traditional academics with the arts. Through community outreach, the Cape Symphony brings an array of engaging programs to the Cape Cod community. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.
About Cotuit Library
The Cotuit Library Association's mission is to enhance village life by providing a place where community gathers and all individuals achieve personal growth. Learn more at https://www.cotuitlibrary.org/