Nonprofit will host annual inclusive open-mic night at Franklin Regional in Murrysville

Patrick Varine TribLive Thu, Mar 26, 2026 • 05:01 AM

Participants at a Band Together Pittsburgh open-mic night pose for a photo with the nonprofit’s co-founder Ron Esser, on the right. (Courtesy of Band Together Pittsburgh)

Band Together Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that provides music-related programming and opportunities for people on the autism spectrum, will host its third annual open mic night at Franklin Regional Senior High School on April 1.

It will take place at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at the high school, 3200 School Road in Murrysville.

The event is an all-inclusive open mic. A sound system, drums, keyboard and microphone will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and the event will include free pizza, drinks and dessert.

Students from any school district are welcome.

A 2025 open mic night at Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville drew more than 120 attendees and more than 25 performers.