Thanks to all the participants who attended the 2022 Arabic Music Retreat on Zoom. The faculty and participants all worked hard to make the event a special learning and musical experience, creating new community bonds even though we were on Read More …
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2022 Retreat Program – Grid Table Format
Below is the 2022 Online Retreat program in grid format. All times are listed for Eastern Daylight Time (New York Time). Follow/Like Us On
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 …