The 30th Annual Arabic Music Retreat- August 8 – 15, 2026 will take place at Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA USA https://arabicmusicretreat.org Registration will open in the spring! To join our email list, contact: arabicmusicretreat@gmail.com Here’ s the update: The Read More …
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SAVE THE DATES 30TH ANNUAL ARABIC MUSIC RETREAT
Save the dates for the 30th Annual Arabic Music Retreat. The dates are: August 8-15, 2026 The Retreat will take place in person at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley MA USA. We will launch registration in the spring. If you Read More …
2025 Arabic Music Retreat Recap
The 29th annual Retreat is now ‘in the books’. It was a record year for attendance. Everyone brought a strong spirit of cooperation, and the group had a high level of musicianship. The faculty concert was dedicated to the memory Read More …
2025 Retreat Public Concerts
Once more, the Retreat faculty and participants will present concerts of live music from the Arab world at Mount Holyoke College. The concerts are free and open to the public. Note: seating is limited so plan to arrive on-time. Faculty Read More …
Rest in Peace, Bob Davis
The entire Retreat family mourns the passing of Bob Davis, long-time Retreater and friend to many, on June 30, 2025. Bob was not only a friendly and enthusiastic participant, he was a talented musician on oud, and percussion, as well Read More …