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Middle Eastern music convention USA

Orahim1 - 7-11-2004 at 05:22 PM

I remember seeing something about a conference/convention that happens annually in the States that is for people who are interested in learning various Middle Eastern instruments such as the oud. If i remember correctly, one didn't have to be proficient in their instrument or even close, it was open to anyone interested in learning. Does anyone have any info regarding this camp/convention/conference?

Brian Prunka - 7-11-2004 at 07:10 PM

You may be thinking of Simon Shaheen's Arabic Music Retreat, which happens in august (around the 14th this year, I think). There's also the Mendocino camp, I don't know the exact name of it.
Info on Simon's retreat is available on his website, simon-shaheen.com. I think it may be too late to apply for this year, though.

hope this helps.

Brian

Orahim1 - 7-12-2004 at 11:33 AM

Thanks for the onfo. Brian. I looked up the Mendocino county camp and it looks interesting and is a bit cheaper in price too. has anyone here gone to this music camp before and how is it?