Richard Restiano on Sunday primes Pocket Park for Make Music Day. Restiano, president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture, said several events will be held at Pocket Park on June 21 for the inaugural event. Currently scheduled are Amelia Music Studio and Les DeMerle and the Rimshots. Restiano encouraged families to bring their kids to join in the drum circle, saying he had a number of free pairs drum sticks to hand out to willing participants. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Richard Restiano on Sunday primes Pocket Park for Make Music Day. Restiano, president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture, said several events will be held at Pocket Park on June 21 for the inaugural event. Currently scheduled are Amelia Music Studio and Les DeMerle and the Rimshots. Restiano encouraged families to bring their kids to join in the drum circle, saying he had a number of free pairs drum sticks to hand out to willing participants. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Richard Restiano, left, is the president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture and the mastermind behind the inaugural Make Music Day Nassau County set for June 21, the summer solstice. Restiano’s goal is to get as many people involved in making music as possible. Overline: Make Music Day Nassau County. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Richard Restiano, left, is the president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture and the mastermind behind the inaugural Make Music Day Nassau County set for June 21, the summer solstice. Restiano’s goal is to get as many people involved in making music as possible. Overline: Make Music Day Nassau County. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader