Make music from around the world with Rhythm Experience

07/27/2015

Rhythm Experience

This youngster makes music on his percussion instrument during the Rhythm Experience portion of the Akron Symphony concert on July 26 at Firestone Park.


This summer, you can make music from around the world with the UA Percussion Program’s Rhythm Experience.

Free for adults and children, the “make it, play it, take it” Rhythm Experience is part of these Akron Symphony parks concerts, presented by the city of Akron throughout Akron’s neighborhoods. Here are the remaining concerts in the series:

  • Glendale Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 2
  • Hardesty Park on Sunday, Aug. 9
  • Goodyear Park on Sunday, Aug. 16 

Beginning at 6 p.m. before the concert at 7:30 p.m., make and learn how to play your own percussion instruments. Then, join the Akron Symphony for a fun mini-performance.

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is the presenting sponsor of UA's Rhythm Experience.