Jalsah Providence May 17, 2008

Jalsah Providence Weekend
A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome!

Saturday May 17th 2008 - Workshops all day and JALSAH at night.

Our special guests:
Melissa Murphey Clarinet player from Ishtar Pittsburgh's Classic Belly-Rock Band
Carmine Guida Oud/Cumbus player from Djinn

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AND JALSAH
All workshops and Jalsah are held at The Spot on Thayer 286 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 323-6891

ADVANCED DOUMBEK WORKSHOP
Taught by: Carmine
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Cost: $20
(description coming soon)

MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AND RHYTHMS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
3:30pm to 4:30 pm - Cost: $20 (Beginner songs)
5:00pm to 6:00 pm - Cost: $20 (Intermediate songs)
Melissas workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory.

The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument.

Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.
Jalsah is an open jam/dance event.
Dance floor is open ALL NIGHT. Bring your hipscarves and a friend. All levels of dancers welcome. Try out those new moves!
All instruments welcome! Drums, guitars, clarinets, flutes, violins, trumpets, saxes, if you play it bring it!
We will provide sheet music to borrow in the keys of: C, Bb, Eb, F and Bass Clef.
Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc.
Cover charge: $7

If you take any workshop, you get into the Jalsah for Free! (what a great deal!)
You know you're coming why not register today! Pre Reg: $20 Carmine Advanced Drum Class
Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class (Beginner)
Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class (Intermediate)
Pre Reg: $50 All 3 Classes Combo!

Leaders:
Melissa Murphey - Turkish and Arabic Folk Music
Carmine Guida - Oud and Middle Eastern percussion

Melody Instrument Players
If you plan on attending please drop a note to Melissa [email protected]
We normally provide a P.A. system, however, please bring any microphones, cables, stands, music stands, etc. that you may need (and bring extras if you have).
Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of melissasibemol.