jshead - 2-4-2007 at 08:18 AM
Simon Shaheen and AlQuantara will perform in Madison, WI
on Feb 25 3:00 More on this later.
They are having workshop with Simon on Feb. 24
Here is the info:
Intensive Arab Workshop for Musicians with Simon Shaheen
Saturday, February 24, 2007
11 am – 4 pm (lunch break from 1-2 pm)
Wisconsin Studio
This intensive four hours workshop will include demonstration, discussion, and instruction, with interactive learning and hands on practice with Arab
music modalities, including maqamat, improvisation, and rhythm. Bring instruments to make music together.
PRICE $25
Registration required: call 608.258.4177
jshead - 2-6-2007 at 07:09 PM
Here is the official announce with more details...............
World-renowned musician Simon Shaheen and his ensemble Qantara are coming to Madison, WI for four days (February 23-26) of performances and
educational workshops at Overture Center for the Arts (OCA).
Intensive Arabic Music Workshop for Musicians with Simon Shaheen
Saturday, February 24
11 am - 4 pm (lunch break from 1-2 pm)
Wisconsin Studio, OCA
Simon Shaheen's intensive 4-hour workshop on Arabic music will include instruction and interactive activities focusing on Arabic musical modes
(maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (iqat) with practical ear training and discussion of key elements of Arabic music performance such as musical
communication, dynamics, style, improvisation and interpretation. Participants can bring appropriate instruments like ouds, flutes, violins and
percussion or they can just come without instruments and participate through singing or clapping. Mr. Shaheen will also do some performance with the
participants.
PRICE $25
Registration required: call 608.258.4177
Simon Shaheen Lecture/Demonstration at University of Wisconsin - Madison
Friday, February 23
4 pm
Room To be announced. Humanities Building, Corner of Park Street and University Avenue
Simon Shaheen Reception
Friday, February 23
7 - 9 pm
Promenade Hall, OCA
Middle Eastern cuisine will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Beth Racette (608) 258-4169.
Simon Shaheen Performance
Sunday, February 25
3 pm
Overture Hall, OCA
TICKETS $25-$16, part of day-long, free events for the International Festival
Visit our website to hear a music clip from Shaheen & Qantara and learn more!
http://www.overturecenter.com/0607/Performances/shaheen.htm
For questions about how to collaborate with Overture Center for the Arts to promote and support these events, please contact Beth Racette,
eracette@overturecenter.com or call (608) 258-4169.
Sincerely,
Beth Racette
Community and Education Programs
Overture Center for the Arts
Beth Racette
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
608.258.4169
eracette@overturecenter.com
http://www.overturecenter.com
palestine48 - 2-6-2007 at 08:01 PM
can you please tell me how this workshop was able to be organized, I would have hoped they would do the same in the SF Bay area.
jshead - 2-10-2007 at 12:40 AM
Hi, P48,
I hosted Simon's group in Madison a couple of time to rave reviews. One local reviewer called it a "life chaging experience." People from the
Overture Center came and were amazed. They came into contact with SRO, Simon's agent and set it up up the performance.
I advised them to have the workshop. He is very good at that.
jshead
Jameel - 2-10-2007 at 05:30 AM
I'm only 3 hours away. Can't make it though. Sounds like a great oppurtunity. Let us know how it goes. Take some video if you can. That would be
great.