Making American Music

This evening concert series for adults takes place at the National Museum of Play® from September through May. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the theater. Light refreshments are available during intermission. The museum’s facilities are wheelchair accessible.

2011–2012 ticket information

Shows sell quickly, so advance ticket purchase is recommended. For tickets and information, please call 585-263-2700, or print, fill out, and mail in an order form.

Full series tickets (for all 8 concerts): member $88, senior or student $96, nonmember $112

Mini-series tickets (for 4 to 6 concerts): member $13*, senior or student $14*, nonmember $16*

Single tickets: member $16, senior or student $17, nonmember $19

*per concert cost; must be age 62 or older to qualify for senior rate

Tickets are non-refundable.

Dinner at the Skyliner Diner

Bill Gray’s Restaurant in the Skyliner Diner is open from 5–7 p.m. on concert evenings should you wish to dine there before the show.

Concert playlist

 

  • Wednesday, February 15

    Making American Music: Love Songs through the Years

    7:30 p.m.

    The MusicMakers Big Band

    Fall in love again with the tender songs of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat "King" Cole, Dean Martin, and other crooners. The MusicMakers Big Band sets a romantic mood with timeless classics such as "Night and Day," "All of Me," "All the Way," and more. Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

  • Wednesday, March 14

    Making American Music: Brass from the Past

    7:30 p.m.

    Eastman School of Music

    From Duke Ellington to Eric Ewazen, chamber music students at the Eastman School of Music spotlight the vibrant and boisterous sounds of myriad brass instruments as they perform pieces that span a century of American music history. Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

  • Wednesday, April 11

    Making American Music: New York State of Mind

    7:30 p.m.

    Nostalgic Reunion Jazz Ensemble

    Celebrate music with New York roots—from selections by jazz giants Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Chuck Mangione to showtunes by Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer. Sit back and revel in the musical empire built in the Empire State with songs such as "Four," "Ballavia," "Summertime," "I Could Have Danced All Night," and more. Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

  • Wednesday, May 16

    Making American Music: 1940s Radio Show

    7:30 p.m.

    Sarah Peters and Friends

    Celebrate the can-do attitude, faith, and perseverence of the American people during World War II. Performed in the style of a 1940's weekly radio broadcast, this show features skits, "commercials," and popular patriotic songs including "The Star Spangled Banner" and timeless tunes such as "Huggin' and a Chalkin'" and "Deep Purple." Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
585-263-2700