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Making Connections
With Middle Eastern Cultures
Instruments • Dances • Styles & Sounds
Workshops for Students Elementary through College
Inservice Workshops for Teachers at all Levels
Presented by Fulbright scholar,composer, performer, ethnomusicologist and music educator
Edward J Hines
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Have you ever heard the music of a saz, the oud,
kaval, zills, buzuq or the zurna? |
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These fascinating instruments have unique sounds and have been played in Middle Eastern music since the Middle Ages.
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| Learn how ancient Middle Eastern musical instruments are connected to the music of Western cultures. Experience old-world sounds that once were common in both Europe and the Near East. |
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Have you ever danced the halay or the dabke?
Folk dancing has been an important part of Middle Eastern gatherings and celebrations since ancient times. They are easy to learn and are always great fun! |
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Gain new perspectives about the rich cultural heritage of Middle Eastern music and dance. Special one day workshops available for students of all ages as well as staff for professional development. For more information please contact:
Edward Hines Music |
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| Composer, performer, ethnomusicologist and music educator Edward J Hines has taught music in Massachusetts public schools since 1988. A 1985-86 Fulbright scholar to the Republic of Turkey, he is founder of the Western Massachusetts-based folk music group ANATOLIA, playing the folk songs and dance music of Turkey and the Arab world. Hines' Middle Eastern music and dance workshops have been presented to K-12 students as well as to university music majors since 1988. His Teaching Middle Eastern Music and Dance clinic has been a feature at state teacher conventions including those in Texas, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and the MENC Eastern Division Biennial In-Service Conference, Hartford, Connecticut. |
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