Jalsah Philadelphia October 4, 2008

Jalsah Philadelphia
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 October 4th 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

Our fabulous hosts are Philly's own: Sean and Suzanne!

All workshops and Jalsah are held at:

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
2125 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3980

Donations of food or drink are welcomed for the Jalsah!

Pre-registration strongly encouraged for all workshops. Register below for these fabulous classes.

Baby Beginner Doumbek Workshop
Taught by: Carmine
3:00pm to 4:00pm - Cost: $20
In this workshop, percussionists will learn the proper hand/finger techniques to produce clean beautiful sounds from the doumbek. Percussionists will learn how to play several traditional Middle Eastern rhythms as well as how to switch between them. This workshop is also fantastic for dancers who want to educate themselves about the basic rhythms.
Bring a drum and one to loan a friend.

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Begintermediate Doumbek
Taught by: Carmine
4:30pm - 5:30pm - Cost $20
Get "Beyond Baladi". Percussionists will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making a drum circle more fun. Learn how to add fills and embellishments. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms.

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Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
6:00pm to 7:00 pm - Cost: $20
Melissa's workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of 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 will 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.

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Jalsah (Open Jam/Dance Event) 8PM
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: $10 (if you take a class you get in for FREE, it's an awesome deal!!!)

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!

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