You can register to attend the 2022 Retreat on zoom, August 5-7 2022. To mark the 25th Anniversary Retreat, Simon Shaheen will be holding a daily master class. All attendees will receive two private lessons, and will be part of Read More …
Registration Open for 2022 Retreat
2022 Arabic Music Retreat on Zoom August 5-7, 2022
As a result of continued Covid-19 conditions, and based on the results of our survey of recent Retreaters, the 2022 Arabic Music Retreat will take place on Zoom once more. This year’s program will include private lessons. All classes will Read More …
Rest in Peace, Victor Abdunnur
We have lost a dear member of the Retreat family, oud player and vocalist Victor Abdunnur. Deepest condolences to his wife Maha Shakhashiri and the family. Both Maha and Victor attended the Retreat many times. Their zest for life and Read More …
Celebration of Life Honoring Michel Merhej and Bassam Saba
On January 31, 2021, we held a Celebration of Life on zoom to honor Michel Merhej (1928-2020) and Bassam Saba (1959-2020), our dear faculty members who passed away due to COVID-19. We paid tribute to the wonderful achievements and personalities Read More …
Bassam Saba Rest in Peace
We are devastated to report that one of our leading faculty members, nay and flute virtuoso Bassam Saba, passed away on December 4, 2020 from COVID-19 complications. Bassam was a founding faculty member of the Arabic Music Retreat. His passing Read More …