Music Workshop's Soundwaves Youth Concert Series

07/25/2023

It's Ron Artis II day in Music Workshop's Soundwaves Youth Concert Series at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts! There are 3 shows coming up: today at 11:30am and 6:30pm, tomorrow at 11:30am. Reserve free tickets now at thereser.org/shows-and-events/

(and thanks for the lift, Portland Radio Project!)

Soundwaves is a FREE concert series for youth put together by the folks at Music Workshop. These free shows at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts continue on July 25th and 26th with performances by Ron Artis II and the Truth. Along with incredible live music, there is a Q&A navigated by the series’ emcee local high school student Melanie Rosales Del Cid. The concerts will be recorded and shared as educational content to Music Workshop’s network of over 11,300 teachers, reaching over 4.3 million students in all 50 states and 99 countries.

We got the chance to speak with Ron Artis II for our latest Sounds of PDX - Listen to our interview on PRP.FM, you're sure to become fan if you're not already.

Did we mention you can see Ron & The Truth for FREE?!?!? There's still time to reserve your ticket (https://thereser.org/event/ron-artis-ii/) and get down to The Reser for some stellar music - with shows to fit every schedule at 11:30am & 6:30pm.

Bring the kids, enjoy the music and celebrate the power of the arts!

07/20/2023

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This is absolutely fantastic and it's absolutely reflective of our mission. Salute to all the music teachers of the world! It is our honor to be a resource to you. 👍🎶

07/19/2023

We had SO much fun at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts with The Playing For Change Band on Tuesday!! Thanks to all the kids who brought their families out for another interactive Music Workshop Free Youth Concerts experience.

We have more concerts coming up next week in the 2023 series. You can reserve FREE tickets now for any of three performances by Ron Artis II & The Truth on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Reserve now at https://bit.ly/SOUNDWAVES2023-ArtisII

07/14/2023

Thank you, Portland Radio Project! Can't wait to hear the session tonight.

For tomorrow night’s Sounds of PDX we’re continuing our deep dive into Music Workshop's Soundwaves Youth Concert Series bringing young people and their families to the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts for FREE interactive performances with exciting and inspiring musicians.

On July 18th, the Playing For Change band will be performing and we’ll be getting a sneak peek on the PRP airwaves…

Tune in Friday at 6pm - 99.1FM & PRP.FM - as we’ll be sharing more about Soundwaves with a Drop-In Session featuring Claire from the Playing for Change band.

SO FUN…
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07/12/2023

Thank you Portland Radio Project!

Thank you Portland Radio Project for helping us share the upcoming Music Workshop's Soundwaves Youth Concert Series performances. Our Any Richter and Amy Hall plus SOUNDWAVES host Melanie joined for a chat about the series.

Listen: https://prp.fm/drop-in-session-with-music-workshops-soundwaves-concert-series/

07/12/2023

The 2023 series includes Playing For Change Band (7/18) and Ron Artis II & The Truth (7/25 & 26).

Reserve free tickets now at thereser.org

07/11/2023

She's a ray of light wherever she goes. Our SOUNDWAVES host Melanie dropped in on KOIN 6's AM Extra with Emily Burris and Ken Boddie to talk about the upcoming Playing For Change Band - FREE YOUTH CONCERT at The Reser and Ron Artis II & The Truth - FREE YOUTH CONCERT at The Reser concerts.

Soundwaves Music Workshop is bringing together the Portland communitySubscribe to KOIN 6's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KOINLOCAL6?sub_confi...

07/09/2023

07/06/2023

Thank you , Beaverton Valley Times!! We appreciate you helping to spread the word about this year's series.

Like most venues, the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts generally charges for tickets to the shows and concerts staged there.

06/30/2023

Our first session features the Playing For Change band, which rotates members from around the world for their shows. On Tuesday, July 18th at Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, we'll be hosting:

🎵 Ehssan Karimi Seattle, WA (Drums) - an also has over a decade of experience performing and recording with The Hang - a steel hand pan instrument created in Switzerland. The Seattle bred drummer has established himself as one of the most sought-after players in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

🎵 Robin Moxey Malibu, CA (Vocals/Guitar) - Robin Moxey has been a part of a playing For Change since it began working as a producer and appearing in videos as a musician. Robin joined the band in 2018 and co-produced and wrote some songs for the PFC band album “ Real Revolution “ and is also part of the visual storytelling team creating content for PFC.

🎵 Keiko Komaki (Japan) - keyboards - Keiko began playing the piano at just 5 years old. After graduation from Kunitachi College of Music, she quickly became more interested in the improvisation world playing funk, blues, and jazz fusion rather than her classical roots. She later visited New Orleans for Jazz Fest decided to take the bold step in 2006 to move to the city and make it as a musician

🎵 Mermans Mosengo (Kinshasa, Congo) - vocals, guitar, percussion - Upon his arrival to South Africa from Congo in 1998, Mermans joined the Young Bakuba Band as a drummer and bass guitar player. After a year in the band he found that his independence and musical style were being limited and so he branched out on his own as a solo artist in 1999. He was soon in high demand doing solo gigs at various Cape Town venues, however, he decided that he preferred a band set-up and assembled what is now a highly regarded multi-cultural band, Afro Fiesta.

🎵 Claire Finley (Davenport, IA) vocals/bass - From an Iowa farm girl to Berklee College of Music - and beyond, she has been dazzling audiences with her musicianship, infectious smile, pure groove, and sparkling vocals. Graduating from Berklee with a dual major in Electric Bass Performance and Music Business Management was a monumental achievement in her career. During her studies she was the recipient of numerous awards from the college including the Wes Wehmiller Bass Department Scholarship.

🎵 Jason Tamba (Matadi, Congo) - vocals, guitar - Jason has been playing guitar since age seven, when he made his own instrument out of wood and four strings. Teaching himself guitar for a decade, he began to study classical guitar at age 20, finally earning a degree in classical guitar. After playing at churches, local venues and in Papa Wemba's traditional group Percussion Molokai, Jason decided to travel to South Africa and expose himself to more opportunities. It was there that he became a guitarist for the group Afro Fiesta.

Reserve FREE tickets now at thereser.org. The SOUNDWAVES Youth Concert Series is recommended for ages 8 & up.