



We are a 22-year old non-profit music
organization of 65 adult musicians with and
without cognitive and other differences:
amateurs and professionals, high school
seniors and university musicians as
'bandaides' (mentors), all performing together
for the wider community in year-round concerts
at the world-class Music Center at Strathmore
and beyond, featuring guest artists,
composers, conductors, playing all genres of
music from Bach to Basie and everything
in-between ... printed scores, newly composed
ones, full band, ensembles and solos working
on regulation percussion and traditional
instruments and some creative ones, just for
fun and new sounds. interPLAYcompany also
performs choral music, features vocal soloists,
and a drumming curriculum led by a
world-class drum master.
Our last sold-out concert on October 17, 2011
included over 100 volunteers and performers.
Guest performers included hip-hop artist and
2010 Grammy nominee Christylez Bacon and a
quartet from the Hexagon Club of Washington
Political Revue.
Join the Band
Join the band as an adult with or without
cognitive disabilities. More
Attend a Rehearsal and/ or Concert
Attend one of our rehearsals and/ or concerts
at the Music Center at Strathmore. Directions
and concert ticket information. Please arrange
to attend a rehearsal by contacting us.
Be a Guest Performer/ Artist
We welcome guest performers at our three
yearly concerts. Would you like us to perform
your original music? We are always looking for
new scores. More
Be a Bandaide (musician volunteer)
A bandaide assists band members who may
need additional assistance.A bandaide is a
high school, college or adult musician More.
Give
We rely on donations from individuals and
organizations to keep the music playing. More
A venue for persons with and without cognitive abilities to play and perform in a band with other percussionists and musical artists
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Over 20 years
making music
together!
Adult music makers of diverse abilities
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Music Line (301) 229-0829
The interPLAYcompany Band Does the 60s, concert October 17, 2011. (Photo M. Drumheller)
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Be part of an extraordinary music experience!
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Bill on mandolin, (forefront) and bandaides jamming with the band at the October 17, 2011 concert. (Photo M. Drumheller)
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January 2012 concert. Just Us With (Photo Miguel Gallegos)
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