Type of seminar: Open - Vocal

Level of participants: Any level

Sight reading: No prerequisite for participation

In this workshop we will learn traditional songs, vocal technique and ornamentation belonging to the diverse repertoire of the Iberian Peninsula according to its geography. 

Type of seminar: Masterclass- Instrument Centered

Level of participants: Advanced 

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Sight reading: Necessary

This course will focus on oud technique including playing in different positions of the neck, ornamentation, and Turkish makam theory -in the context of studying Turkish instrumental pieces.

Type of seminar: Open-Music Group (open to all musical instruments and to singers)

Level of participants: Any level

Sight reading: No prerequisite for participation

This seminar will focus on the group spirit and unity using as tools the music and improvisation.

Type of seminar: Open – Polyphonic Ensemble (open to musicians & singers)

Level of participants: The workshop is ideal for any person who wants to discover its voice through a vocal ensemble

Sight Reading: the sight reading will be used, participation is open to those who don't use sight reading too 

In this workshop we will study songs and melodies from the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, arranged for vocal ensemble. Treating the voice as a musical instrument, we will explore the possibilities and limits of the human voice, forming an orchestra of voices.

Type of Seminar: Open - Music Group

Level of Participants: Intermediate-The participants should be at a reasonably good level on their respective instruments so as to be able to memorize and execute the proposed melodies, some of which are quite intricate and complex.

Sight Reading: not prerequisite for the seminar

In this seminar, Kelly will work together with the students on a selection of compositions of contemporary modal composers as well as on certain traditional pieces from a variety of backgrounds.

 Type of seminar: Open - Music Group (for musicians & singers)

Level of participants: Intermediate

Sight reading: Helpful not necessary

The seminar will focus on songs & melodies from various Greek music traditions, urban or not, which are related to the Turkish style of music and the theory of makam. This repertoire is primarily popular and reflects the way the eastern & Turkish style of music was incorporated in various local music traditions in multiple interpretations and versions.

Type of Seminar: Open – Music Group (Vocal & Instruments)

Participant Level: Basic to Intermediate

Sight Reading: Not necessary

In this course, we will focus on the Ragas ; Yaman, Bhupali and Jaunpuri.
We will look at compositions of these Ragas handed down by masters of earlier eras and see how these compositions sit in simple "Talas" which are rhythmic cycles.

Type of seminar: Open – Instrument Centered (violin, viola, cello)

Level of participants: All levels are welcome

Sight Reading: Sight reading will be used extensively, but students experienced and skilled in learning by ear will not be excluded

In this workshop we will be analyzing embellishments and ornamentations as they appear in various musical traditions, from Crete to Epirus, from Azerbaijan to India but also in Ottoman and Arabic music.

Type of Seminar: Open - Music Group

Participant Level: Intermediate

Sight Reading: Basic

In this seminar we will study the modal system and the mugham of the Azeri music by working on a broad repertoire which will include classical, instrumental and traditional songs of Azerbaijan.

All instruments are welcome.