PLAY & SING for a day

Play and Sing for a Day is a creative outlet for musicians of all levels and ages in our community. Through small and large group rehearsals, people will get a chance to interact, connect, and experience a day of making  music together with Reno Phil musicians and chorus conducted by Laura Jackson.

INTERESTED?

Here’s what to do next!

  • Save the date! April 18th, 2027 at Billinghurst Middle School.

  • Registration will open in January of 2027

Event Information

Date: April 18, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm rehearsals and sectionals; 6:00pm FREE concert
Location: Billinghurst Middle School, 6685 Chesterfield Ln, Reno, NV 89523
Cost: Free with suggested donation of $25 to cover cost of t-shirts

Have additional questions? Please check our Play For a Day FAQ!

This event is free and open to ALL musicians in our community regardless of age or experience. Musicians must provide their own instrument. All participants must be able to read sheet music.

Recommended Experience Levels

  • Professional - You get paid to play/sing

  • Advanced - College playing/singing experience/extensive community playing/singing experience

  • Intermediate - High School playing/singing experience

  • Beginner - New to playing/singing or its been a while

Stay tuned for 2027 Repertoire!
2026 Repertoire:

Smetana: The Moldau
Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 5 in g minor
Sanchez-Bugli: Las Chiapanecas
Rimsky-Korsakov : Dance of the Tumblers
Lowden & Eilers: Armed Forces Salute
Verdi: Dies Irae
Mamma Mia! Medley - arr. Gary Fry

Suggested Donation Information:
Join us in supporting Play & Sing for a Day, a program that inspires musicians across the community to create music together. By donating today you keep this opportunity accessible for all.

Not sure how much to donate? Consider the following costs of some of our favorite parts of this program:

  • $15 - Snacks

  • $25 - T-Shirts

  • $50 - Supports Venue Rental

  • $75 - Sheet Music

  • $100 - Supports Sectional Coaching

Our 2026 event was presented free to the community thanks to a generous grant from the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission and sponsors Chris & Parky May.