by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M6 Workshop Title: Advanced Qanun: Arab, Azari, Persian, & Turkish This workshop is an exploration of Arab, Azari, Persian, and Turkish music on the qanun for advanced qanun players. We will refresh our knowledge of the qanun and how it is made,...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M5 Workshop Title: Christian and Muslim Hymns from the Arab World This workshop introduces you to Christian and Islamic hymns from the Arab world. You will get to examine musical similarities and differences between the two traditions. You will learn...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M4 Workshop Title: Christmas Carols from the Arab World This workshop introduces you to Christmas carols from Lebanon that consist of Arabic texts adapted to Western melodies. You will learn to sing Christmas carols that have a familiar Western tune...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M3 Workshop Title: The Most Beautiful Names of God in Song In this workshop, you will learn the Muslim practice of invoking God’s 99 names, which are referred to as the most beautiful names of Allah. It is Muslim custom to recite these 99 names in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M2 Workshop Title: Intro to Forms & Functions of Music in Islam This workshop will familiarize you with Islamic devotional and ceremonial music, including Qur’anic recitation and Sufi and ceremonial chanting, which occupy an important space in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2012 | Event Calendar
Workshop Code: M1 Workshop Title: Oud & Maqam This workshop is geared towards those who are able to read notes, and already know how to play a plucked string instrument (such as a guitar). You will be gaining exposure to four maqaamaat,, all of which have Arab...
