Blog - Percussion Play

Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the joy of music in the great outdoors! Here, you will find exciting updates about our company, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe.

We’re passionate about the instruments we offer and will share insights into their creation and the inspiration behind them. Our mission is to help you discover innovative ways to bring music to your outdoor spaces.

Join us on this journey as we explore the fusion of music and the great outdoors. Thank you for being a part of our community – we’re excited to share this adventure with you!

Children's Mental Health Week takes place on 6-12 February 2023 To mark Children's Mental Health Week in the UK, Percussion Play reveals the benefits outdoor music therapy has on the mental health of children and young adults. This year’s theme for the week is...

- 07/02/23

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Western PA School for Blind Children Share The Benefits of their Outdoor Music Garden With Parents & Teachers 'Future Reflections' is a magazine for parents and teachers of blind children published by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults in partnership with the National Organization of Parents...

- 10/01/23

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How Rotary Clubs Can Use Outdoor Music to Create Inclusive Community Spaces Rotary Clubs around the world are known for their dedication to community service, inclusion, and lasting local impact. From parks and schools to libraries and public spaces, many Rotary projects focus...

- 03/01/23

News Podcast Insights Fundraising & Grants

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American Camp Association Blog Shares How Making Music Outdoors Can Benefit People of All Abilities The American Camp Association (ACA) is a community of camp professionals who have joined together for over 100 years to share their knowledge and experience. The mission of the ACA is to enrich the lives...

- 01/11/22

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Register for the 2022 NRPA Annual Conference After a 2-year absence, Percussion Play is delighted to return to the 2022 NRPA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from September 20–22! There is no better place to sharpen your skill set and...

- 20/09/22

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Percussion Play Adds Dedicated Quality Inspector to Growing Team Quality is a #1 priority for Percussion Play. Hence, we recently added Charlie Corbett to the team as our dedicated Quality Inspector. Reporting to the Production Manager, Charlie will focus on surpassing...

- 27/07/22

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Percussion Play Co-Founder is Named UK Export Champion Following the 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, in acknowledgment of its outstanding growth in overseas sales over the past three years, Percussion Play is proud to announce...

- 21/07/22

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White Paper Explores the Efficacy of Music Therapy for PTSD Healing Through Harmony: Exploring Music’s Role in PTSD Recovery Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced...

- 25/06/22

Health & Wellness Inclusive Communities

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Adapting our Outdoor Spaces for Intergenerational Recreation and Address Loneliness Loneliness is an increasing challenge across communities of all ages. From urban centers to rural environments, many people experience social isolation due to changing lifestyles, reduced community interaction,...

- 11/05/22

Senior Living Inclusive Communities Health & Wellness

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Music Bridges the Intergenerational Divide To celebrate Global Intergenerational Week, which starts on April 25, we are highlighting the positive effects of intergenerational music-making, its ability to promote inclusive play, and its benefits...

- 27/04/22

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Autism Acceptance Month Kicking off with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Autism Acceptance Month is an ongoing international effort to promote autism awareness and acceptance to ensure that all affected by autism can achieve...

- 05/04/22

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The Benefits of Outdoor Music for Children’s Mental, Emotional and Physical Development Children develop across four key areas - physical, intellectual, emotional, and social - all of which are closely interconnected. While growth continues throughout life, early childhood represents the...

- 27/01/22

Insights Health & Wellness

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How Libraries Are Transforming Outdoor Spaces to Expand Community Engagement Public libraries are evolving. Increasingly, they are expanding beyond their walls to create dynamic outdoor spaces that support programming, enhance visitor experience and strengthen community connections. The...

- 25/01/22

Libraries Insights

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Camp Henry, Michigan Wins Percussion Play Ensemble in the Parks & Rec Great Fall Giveaway We are delighted to announce that Camp Henry is the winner of the Percussion Play prize in The Great Fall Giveaway! The inaugural Great Fall Giveaway was an exclusive Parks and Rec Business Magazine...

- 11/01/22

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Cavatina Features in PTA+ Magazine's Top Buys for Positive Outdoor Learning Experiences This month, Percussion Play was featured in PTA+ Magazine's article showcasing the ‘PTA Top Buys’ for learning experiences outside of the classroom. Research has shown that an outdoor...

- 05/01/22

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Garland Filled Blue Mountain Village includes Outdoor Musical Instruments along its Spectacular Lights Trail Since November, the Blue Mountain Alpine Ski Village resort in Ontario, Canada, has been adorned with garlands and bows, creating a festive atmosphere filled with holiday sights and sounds. Families are...

- 09/12/21

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Escape the Sales and Join the #OptOutside Movement This Black Friday Our love of the great outdoors is something that has driven us for over 12 years. It’s why we do what we do: design outdoor musical instruments that enable more of you to enjoy music-making outside in...

- 25/11/21

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Democratising Music - Expanding Access for Children Everywhere Access to music is a fundamental part of a well-rounded childhood, supporting creativity, confidence, and personal development. Yet for many children, opportunities to engage with music remain limited. The...

- 18/11/21

Education Insights

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Supporting Veterans with PTSD Through Music and Outdoor Musical Play Music and music therapy play an increasingly important role in supporting Veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There is growing recognition of the benefits of inclusive outdoor musical...

- 10/11/21

White Paper Insights Health & Wellness

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Outdoor Classroom Day - Getting Back into the Great Outdoors Originally starting as Empty Classroom Day, Outdoor Classroom Day is now a global campaign to celebrate...

- 04/11/21

Awareness Days Insights

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Percussion Play is Visited by Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant and Officially Presented With The Queen's Award The Percussion Play team today received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise at their offices in Froxfield, near Petersfield, Hampshire. The award was presented by Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant...

- 25/10/21

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Updated White Paper Published in time for World Alzheimer's Day 2021 Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay2021 which gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss how enriched gardens, which include outdoor musical instruments, can help improve the health of those living with Alzheimer's...

- 21/09/21

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New Music Park Wins Over Camp Guests and Bolsters Inclusivity Our latest Case Study tells how the new music park at a camp providing year-round...

- 09/09/21

News Inclusive Communities Camps

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Legacy Garden Full of Percussion Play Instruments Features in 'The Field' for American Society of Landscape Architects The Field is a blog authored by members of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Professional Practice Networks. Created to give members who work in landscape architecture a place to exchange...

- 07/09/21

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Unlocking the Power of Play: How Outdoor Adventure and Music Fuel Growth and Joy As schools reopen for the new term, daily routines quickly shift from relaxed summer days to busy schedules filled with early starts, homework, and extracurricular activities. While structure is important,...

- 02/09/21

Education Insights

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