On May 21, the 400 band students from Cape Elizabeth Schools, grades five through 12, played music out on their front lawns or porches, called “Porch Fest,” said Mike Scarpone, high school band director. The district’s music teachers drove through neighborhoods to watch their students play from a distance. From left, Jack Sands on euphonium, Zach Merrill on trombone, and Ben Payson on trumpet. Courtesy photo of Mike Scarpone

Katherine Callahan, student at Cape Elizabeth schools, playing on May 21 with other classmates throughout different neighborhoods in town. Caitlin Ramsey, middle school band director, said that the music teachers decorated their cars and drove around to watch their students play. Many families sat outside to listen, too, she said. Courtesy photo Mike Scarpone

Cape Elizabeth band student Kathryne Clay participating in Porch Fest on May 21. Courtesy photo Mike Scarpone