Dr. Craig Woodson (photo courtesy Museum of Making Music)
The Pasadena Public Library hosts educator, musician, and musical instrument maker Dr. Craig Woodson, founder of Ethnomusic, Inc., on Saturday, June 11, as he leads the audience on an exploration of instruments from around the world.
To be held at the Hastings Branch Library at 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena, the in-person event is presented in partnership with the Music Center of Los Angeles County.
Dr. Craig Woodson has a PhD in music, with a specialization in ethnomusicology, from UCLA. He has presented student programs for over 30 years, and professional development workshops for over 25 years.
In 1976, he founded Ethnomusic, Inc., a world music education consultancy that presents multicultural instrument making, educational concerts, school programs and professional development.
He has presented for the Los Angeles Music Center, Kronos Quartet, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, the National Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, Kent State and Xavier Universities, as well as in Ghana, Iraq and Indonesia.
He is author and Director of the industry-sponsored, free, online world drumming professional development curriculum, “Roots of Rhythm.”
Dr. Woodson has been a percussionist, music educator, and consultant in the percussion industry for over 40 years.
Attendance at the event on Saturday is free of charge. The event begins at 3 p.m.
For more information, call (626) 744-7262 or visit https://pasadena.evanced.info/
