Concord Conservatory of Music Launches “Pianos on the Town,” a First‑Ever Outdoor Piano Art Trail Across Concord
In a first‑of‑its‑kind public art and music initiative for Concord, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) will place eight artist‑designed upright pianos throughout Concord and West Concord from May 30 through June 26, transforming everyday public spaces into
spontaneous stages for community music‑making.
The community is invited to the official launch event, the “Piano Xtravaganza”:
When: Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 AM
Where: Brookside Square, 70 Beharrell Street, West Concord (Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Bridge)
What: A high‑energy outdoor performance featuring CCM students and faculty playing together
on multiple pianos to kick off the month‑long residency.
“Pianos on the Town is about more than just music; it’s about creating spontaneous moments of
joy and connection,” says Kate Yoder, Executive Director of CCM. “By placing these instruments in the heart of our neighborhoods, we hope to turn a morning commute or a walk through town into a shared cultural experience.”
Each piano has been paired with a local site host and features custom artwork by local artists and sponsor plaques. The project offers strong visual storytelling opportunities for media, with instruments placed in high‑visibility locations across town.
2026 Piano Locations
• Concord Conservatory of Music – 1317 Main Street
• Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Bridge – Adjacent to Brookside Square
• Guitar Museum of New England – 74 Commonwealth Avenue
• Hunt Recreation Center – 90 Stow Street
• The Umbrella Arts Center – 40 Stow Street
• Walden Street – 34 Walden Street
• Middlesex Savings Bank/Visitor Center Lawn – 58 Main Street
• Concord Museum – 53 Cambridge Turnpike
The public is encouraged to share photos and videos using
#ConcordConservatoryPianosOnTheTown.
The pianos will remain in place through Friday, June 26. For more information, visit
ConcordConservatory.org.
About the Concord Conservatory of Music
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music is the region’s premier
nonprofit community music center. CCM offers high‑quality music instruction and performance
opportunities for students of all ages and abilities, fostering a lifelong love of music and
enriching the cultural life of the Concord community.
Learn more at ConcordConservatory.org.
opportunities for students of all ages and abilities, fostering a lifelong love of music and
enriching the cultural life of the Concord community. Learn more at ConcordConservatory.org.
Lead Sponsor:
Middlesex Savings Bank
