Schools

School Committee to Look at Ways to Make Overnight Field Trips Affordable for All Students

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Watertown Public School music students perform at Bandarama. Those in high school take a trip to New York every two years. The School Committee approved a field trip for Watertown High School music students to spend a weekend in New York, but had concerns about the price and making sure that all students can participate. The trip to the Big Apple has become a biannual tradition for the chorus, band, and orchestra. The trip includes a performance and workshop with professional musicians, a Broadway show, a dinner/dance cruise around the Statue of Liberty, visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and walking around Central Park.

Entertainment

Perkins School for the Blind Hosting Pair of Holiday Concerts

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Perkins School for the Blind’s musical groups will put on Holiday Concerts in December. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)

The following announcement was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:

Kick off the holiday season and celebrate in song with Perkins! Join Perkins on campus or online to experience beautifully arranged choral and instrumental works from the Perkins Student Chorus, Music Makers, and Handbell Ensemble. Register online for the Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. in person concert, or the Tuesday, Dec.

Entertainment

Winter Concert Series Coming to Watertown Library Hosting

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The following information came from the Watertown Library:

WFPL & the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee present the Winter Concert Series. The Winter Concert Series runs from December through March and happens the first Sunday of the month! As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists. Performances are free and open to all. Let the music begin!

Entertainment

Watertown’s Noah Kahan Will be Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live

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Noah Kahan will perform on Saturday Night Live this week. His music is inspired by his home state of Vermont, but now resides in Watertown. (Photo courtesy of NoahKahan.com)

Having just wrapped up his 2023 tour, singer Noah Kahan will have one more stop: New York to appear on Saturday Night Live. Kahan, who grew up in Vermont and now resides in Watertown, announced the appearance on social media. This year, Kahan has been nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy; was nominated for Best Rock Artist and Best Rock Album by Billboard; played major music festivals including Boston Calling, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza; and had a world tour (and another world tour planned for 2024 ending at Fenway Park).

Around Town

Watertown Church Seeks Singers for Advent & Christmas Choir

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Good Shepherd Church choir. The following announcement was provided by Church of the Good Shepherd:

Do you love to sing with others? Do you enjoy singing seasonal church music? If so, you’re warmly invited to join the Advent and Christmas choir at Church of the Good Shepherd. We rehearse every Sunday in Advent at 9 a.m. and then sing at the 10 a.m. service.  This year Advent Sundays are on December 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Entertainment

“Dreams Do Come True” — Watertown Musician Nominated for Grammy

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Watertown’s Noah Kahan has been nominated for a Grammy Award. (Photo courtesy of NoahKahan.com)

A whirlwind year for Watertown singer/songwriter Noah Kahan continues as he was recently nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award. “Dreams do come true,” Kahan posted on social media after the announcement. Kahan became well known for his song “Stick Season,” inspired by growing up in Vermont. He also recorded Dial Drunk with Post Malone.

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Watertown Shows Off Its Talent at Community Foundation Event

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Performers took to the stage at Arsenal Yards for the Watertown Community Foundation’s Watertown’s Got Talent. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The second annual Watertown’s Got Talent drew singers, dancers, and musicians of all ages this week. The Oct. 24 event raises money for the Watertown Community Foundation and was held at a stage on the River Green at Arsenal Yards. And the winners are ….

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Armenian Museum of America Presents “Early Recordings of Armenian Classics” by Ara Dinkjian

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Musician and composer Ara Dinkjian will play Armenian recordings made over 100 years ago and share vintage photographs from that time period. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America is elated to present “Early Recordings of Armenian Classics” featuring the eminent musician and composer Ara Dinkjian, on Nov. 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. In this distinctive event, Ara Dinkjian will discuss early recordings of well-known Armenian songs, play recordings made more than 100 years ago, and share historic photographs. “We invite music enthusiasts from all backgrounds, both Armenian and non-Armenian, to join us for this unique exploration,” says Jason Sohigian, AMA’s Executive Director. “Our Sound Archive, a digital repository of rare historic recordings, offers an auditory journey through time.