Free World Drumming Workshop Offered

World Drumming comes to Watertown and youth are encouraged to explore this new music experience at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club ​25 Whites Avenue, Watertown on February 11, 2016 between 4:00 -­ 6:00 p.m​. ​This workshop will focus on traditional percussion music from Africa and will take youth on a fun, exciting intercultural journey. Drumming offers a fresh approach to music education...and it’s fun! ​Pavoh, a Waltham, MA-­based nonprofit that inspires and celebrates young musicians, is presenting this FREE special 2­-hour Drumming Workshop at the Club​ for all registered members. New club memberships are available for youth from Watertown and surrounding communities.

“Kids love drumming because it’s exciting, because it grooves, and because it’s a great physical release,” explains Pavoh Instructor Jeremy Cohen. “With their interest in learning music sparked, a whole new world of possibilities opens up.” ​Cohen is experienced as a classroom teacher, conservatory­trained musician and African adventurer. ​

Opening new possibilities for youth is exactly the goal of this new partnership between Pavoh and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club which began in Fall 2015 with ​Beginning Guitar Lessons. “It’s important for us to offer something for every interest,” said Chris Crombie, program director at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. “We’re excited to offer new music programming at the Club.”

NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

One of the ways Pavoh fulfills it’s mission is by bringing music programs to community partners. Pavoh works with community organizations to create music programs and one­of­a­kind­experiences. Mentorships between youth and accomplished Pavoh musicians is a key factor in its programming. Currently, Pavoh musician Cole Brightbill from Newton is leading ​Guitar Club​ each week at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, an opportunity for youth to practice guitar and explore new songs. Last fall, Pavoh presented ​Beginning Guitar Lessons​ and has received a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council to provide the program again this winter. The Watertown Cultural Council is a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Watertown Boys and Girls Club has been a leading youth development organization since 1972 serving children aged 7­18 from Watertown or any other community through programming aimed at producing positive outcomes. They provide both after­school and summer opportunities to ensure kids have a fun and safe place to belong and grow. The Membership Fee is $25 per school year. Scholarships are available if a member cannot afford the dues. ​Contact Program Director: Christopher Crombie ext. 14, ccrombie@watertownbgc.org

FUNDRAISER MAKES DRUMMING WORKSHOP POSSIBLE

Every year Pavoh presents the​ ​RADAR Award​ (RADAR means: Rising Artist Detection and Recognition)​ to recognize rising talent and promote them as role models for younger musicians, proving that hard work and determination equals success. The RADAR Award Event on Saturday February 27 2016 at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston is a benefit for Pavoh and all proceeds go to community music programs. Tickets available now for $15.00 at Eventbrite.com.​ Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=20284915729

Pavoh, Inc., a non­profit 501(c)(3), believes that all kids who are inspired to make music should be supported and have the opportunity to connect with resources, performances and other musicians. Pavoh’s mission is ​to provide young musicians with accessible learning opportunities that drive artistic growth and empower self­expression.

Follow Pavoh on Instagram ​Pavoh_music​ and Twitter ​@pavohmusic​ #RADARaward and on Facebook, Facebook.com/Pavoh.org​. More info at: ​pavoh.org