MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS WITH THE MIDDLE EAST
Instruments • Dances • Styles and Sounds
Workshops for Students K-12 and College
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
Presented by Fulbright scholar, composer, performer,
ethnomusicologist and music educator
Edward J Hines
HOW MANY OF THESE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CAN YOU NAME? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD ONE?
These fascinating instruments have unique sounds
and have been played in the Middle East since ancient times.
Learn how Middle Eastern instruments
are connected to the music of the West.
Experience the rich old-world sounds
that were shared by Europe and the Near East
a long, long time ago.
For the answer to the instruments question,
click here!
For a free pdf download of the 'Magic Hands of the Middle East' poster, contact Edward Hines Music
HAVE YOU EVER DANCED THE HALAY OR THE DEBKE?
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 professional development programs for staff. For more information contact:
Edward Hines Music |
PARTICIPANT REVIEW
"As our community has grown and changed, our schools have been working to improve recognition and inclusion of numerous new cultures. In searching for possible workshops for our music staff, we found Ed Hines. Ed came to us with a wealth of knowledge and talent within Middle Eastern music. He skillfully demonstrated numerous string, wind and percussion instruments of the area. He demonstrated folk dances which included dance lessons for the whole group! The material he presented was rich with culture of the Middle East and it will surely be transfered to our music classroom. Ed Hines proved to be an awesome resource and his presentation skills are outstanding. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed their time with him and came away with great material for their lesson planning."-Mark Hickey, Director of Performing Arts, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
K-12 SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS
Berkshire Country Day School, West Stockbridge, MA
Carnegie Library, Montague, MA • Eaglebrook School, Deerfield, MA
Erving Elementary School, Erving, MA • Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA
Hillcrest School, Montague, MA • John F Kennedy Middle School, Athol, MA
Lancaster Public Schools, Lancaster, MA • Leverett Elementary School, Leverett, MA
Republic of Singapore Schools
Shutesbury Elementary School, Shutesbury, MA • Tatnall School, Greenville, Delaware
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Wendell Free Library, Wendell, MA • Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA
Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Acton-Boxborough School District, Acton, MA
Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA), Hartford, CT
Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), Boston, MA
Massachusetts Teacher's Association (MTA), Williamstown, MA
Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Hartford, CT
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), Rochester, NY
Rhode Island Music Educators Association, Providence, RI
Texas Music Educators State Conference (TMEA), San Antonio, TX
University of Connecticut Summer Workshops, Storrs, CT
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Summer Programs, Amherst, MA
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