THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR’S CCU EVENT A BIG SUCCESS!
2027 EVENT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN NEXT MARCH!
REGISTER HERE
Community musician walk-ons are accepted, but will be required to sign an event participation agreement. Pre-registrants receive a song setlist with lyrics & chords in advance and are eligible to receive a surprise gift! Audience members may attend without registration.
- WHEN (pending) – Sunday, May 30, 7:30pm
Rain date (pending) Monday, May 31, 7:30pm - WHERE – Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater, Frederick, MD (between South Market Street and South Carroll Street) – the amphitheater has natural stone/earth seating available but you may bring a portable chair if you wish
- HOW – A ‘SuperGroup’ of talented, young, local musicians – will lead participants through the performance of 12 popular songs
- Community Musicians will be provided with song chord charts and lyrics upon registration
- Non-performance members (audience) are NOT required to register and may enjoy the music and community at no cost
- During the event, the chord charts and lyrics were projected by laser projector onto a 135″ projector screen so participants may follow along as we perform the songs!
- WHO – IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW TALENTED YOU ARE! Anyone of any age who likes to sing, play an acoustic stringed, woodwind, or brass instrument is welcome to JOIN IN THE FUN ! (participants under the age of 14 are required to be accompanied by an adult)
- COST – The event is free, however, as this is our annual fundraiser, we request donations from those who are in a position to donate with a suggested donation of $25.00. Don’t let the request for donations prevent you from participating if you cannot afford to give.
- REQUIREMENTS – Musical participants are required to complete a participation agreement form either online or on-site at our welcome tents
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
If you are interested in sponsoring our Carroll Creek Unplugged event, please reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Bill Lord.
DO YOU NEED ANY VOLUNTEERS?
ABSOLUTELY! A project like this has a lot of moving parts – we have a considerable need for volunteers. If you would like to sign up for our 2027 event please reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Bill Lord.
A documentary-style narrated slideshow of the 2025 pilot project is available for public viewing on our YouTube channel, From A To Global Z.
SEE YOU AT THE CREEK IN 2027!
MORE THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Alex Floor
Ed Kizer
James Connell
Dr. Jonathan Cresci
Jonathan Kurtz
Katie Milne
Lucy Cavanaugh
Meghan Skelton
Michael Ungar