Tag: Music

Make Music Day Stanly County

Written by Renee VanHorn on September 12, 2026. No Comments on Make Music Day Stanly County

A worldwide celebration of music! Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year, including Stanly County! See website for all the details…https://www.makemusicday.org/stanlycounty

Celebration of the ARTS

Written by Renee VanHorn on September 12, 2026. No Comments on Celebration of the ARTS

A FREE event open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County. Student Art Show: Come view the county-wide student art show, showcasing the best from each elementary, middle, and high school in Stanly County plus work from the advertising, graphic design, and simulation and game animation students from Stanly Community College. A list of participants will be shared shortly. Artisans: a variety of artisans will have booths demonstrating their craft as well as selling their creations. A list of demonstrating artists will be shared shortly. Information Booths: Each arts organization...

Make Music Day Stanly County

Written by Renee VanHorn on June 11, 2026. No Comments on Make Music Day Stanly County

A worldwide celebration of music! Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year! And in 2026…. it will happen in Stanly County. Come celebrate DADs and America’s 250 all in the same space! Events happening in Albemarle, Locust, and Norwood. See website for all the details…https://www.makemusicday.org/stanlycounty Here’s a quick synopsis: Downtown Albemarle At Market Station: @ the Information Table – make your dad a free...

Celebration of the ARTS

Written by Renee VanHorn on February 16, 2026. No Comments on Celebration of the ARTS

The Stanly County Concert Association presents “Salisbury Symphony Brass”

Written by Renee VanHorn on August 28, 2025.

Brass Favorites: from Renaissance to Modern and Pops to Gospel The Salisbury Symphony Brass is a quintet featuring musicians from the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. Their performances bring the energy and artistry of symphonic storytelling to intimate venues throughout the Piedmont region. The ensemble’s seamless rapport is a testament to their shared experience performing together with the Salisbury Symphony. Showcasing a diverse repertoire—from Renaissance masterpieces to works by contemporary composers, as well as lively arrangements of popular and gospel music—this concert promises something...

The Stanly County Concert Association presents “Rowan Big Band”

Written by Renee VanHorn on August 28, 2025.

The Rowan Big Band All Stars is an 18-piece community big band based in Landis, North Carolina, performing in the classic style of legends like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Founded in 2006, the band specializes in swing and Great American Songbook favorites. A nonprofit organization, the band is dedicated to preserving the big band tradition while giving back—members volunteer their time, and net proceeds from performances support local charities. Founder Ron Turbyfill envisioned the group as both a musical tribute and a force for good, entertaining audiences at fundraisers...