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The September Concert is a series of free musical performances held in cities around the world on September 11th every year. The concerts offer a way for your community to commemorate this historic date and focus on bringing all communities together, reaffirming our hope for world peace and celebrating life and universal humanity. Sister Cities International and its members are delighted to partner with The September Concert Foundation to host annual events.
- 2007 Sister Cities International September Concert Participants
- Get Involved Today
- Downloads & Information to Help You Publicize Your Concert
- How to Organize a Sister Cities September Concert
- Background
- About the September Concert Foundation
- For More Information
2007 Sister Cities International September Concert Participants
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View our 2007 Concert Highlights
UNITED STATES
Carson, California * Oakland, California * Santa Barbara, California * Santa Clara, California * Temecula, California * Denver, Colorado *Bradenton, Florida * Clearwater, Florida * Gulfport, Florida * Jacksonville, Florida * Lakeland, Florida * St. Petersburg, Florida * Tarpon Springs, Florida * Elberton, Georgia * Dixon, Illinois * Elkader, Iowa * Wichita, Kansas * Grand Rapids, Michigan * Omaha, Nebraska * Great Neck, New York * New Paltz, New York * Rochester, New York * Oklahoma City, Oklahoma * Stillwater, Oklahoma * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Fort Worth, Texas * Galveston, Texas * Houston, Texas * Draper, Utah * Charlottesville, Virigina * Milwaukee, Wisconsin * Rice Lake, Wisconsin
INTERNATIONAL
Beijing, China * Tamale, Ghana * Cap Haitien, Haiti * Rome, Italy * Toluca, Mexico *Puerto Vallarta, Mexico * Casablanca, Morocco * Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Be a part of this growing network building the Sister Cities September Concert into the world's largest free concert. Your efforts organizing an event on September 11th under the banner of Sister Cities International and The September Concert will help to bring people of all nations together - reaffirming our hope for world peace and celebrating our life and our universal humanity. Participants will be acknowledged through Sister Cities International's online and print publications as well as through a press release.
Downloads & Information to Help You Publicize Your Concert
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Flier to Help Promote Your Concert ms-word file pdf file
Working With the Media Fact Sheet ms-word file pdf file
How to Create a Media Information Kit/Press Packet ms-word file pdf file
Fill-in-the-Blank Press Release You Can Use to Promote Your Concert ms-word file pdf file
Sister Cities International Logo (blue) jpg file
September Concert Logo eps file jpg file
Read the Press Release Issued September 7, 2006 by Sister Cities International
How to Organize a Sister Cities September Concert
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All September Concerts are expected to adhere to our three basic principles:
Freedom: All venues, musicians, and organizers are free to design and organize their own concerts;
Equality: All music and all musicians are treated equally, regardless of genre or background;
Accessibility: All music is offered free of charge.
To begin your September Concert plan:
1. You Will Need
Musicians
Venue
Volunteers
Master of Ceremonies, or Emcee (volunteer or a performer)
Sound equipment, if needed
Banner
public relations materials
2. Receive Assistance
If you know of an organization or venue that regularly has musical performances enlist them to create a free concert for your community on September 11th. Or approach community groups, schools, libraries, city government, etc. to see if they will sponsor and/or participate.
Places to begin include:
Mayor's office
Arts Commission or Arts Council (or similar name)
Music schools
Universities
Performing arts groups (orchestras, youth orchestras, choral groups)
Churches
Public Libraries
These groups can assist you by providing a space and/or sound equipment, promotional support, musician contacts, financial help, and volunteers.
3. Determine Time/Duration of Your Concert
Think of your venue and the most appropriate time of day to attract an audience. If it's an outdoor space (e.g., City Hall plaza or a park), a lunch-time concert would attract more audience than a late day/evening performance. Schools or libraries might prefer a mid-afternoon concert. An evening concert might be more appropriate at a church or religious organization.
4. Register
Make sure to register your city on the September Concert website, www.septemberconcert.org, so that your event is officially recognized.
5. Provide Details
Provide program and contact information to Sister Cities International. Please send photos and information after the event. Send your information to Jim Doumas, Sister Cities International. 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004, phone 202.347.8630 ext. 8632, jdoumas@sister-cities.org.
6. Promote Your Concerts!
Templates for flyers and handouts will be available on the Sister Cities International website at www.sister-cities.org.
Background
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In 2006, 225 individual concerts were held and close to 50 sister cities participated. September 11th, 2006 marked the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States, and was also the 50th anniversary of Sister Cities International. The sister city movement in the United States emerged from a White House Summit on Citizen Diplomacy held September 11-12, 1956, where President Eisennhower called on Americans to practice people to people diplomacy in the name of peace. This event is an unprecedented opportunity to spread a message of hope through music.
About the September Concert Foundation
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Incorporated in April of 2002 as a 501(c)(3), The September Concert is guided by the following principles:
Freedom: All venues and musicians are free to design and organize their own concerts
Equality: All music and all musicians are treated equally, regardless of genre or background
Accessibility: All music is offered free of charge
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Jim Doumas, Sister Cities International. 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004, phone 202.347.8630 ext. 8636, jdoumas@sister-cities.org
Contact Information for The September Concert Foundation
Phone: 212.333.3399
Fax: 212.333.7700
Email: karen@septemberconcert.org
Website: www.septemberconcert.org