Événement

Mevlevi School of Turkish Music

This is the music of whirling dervishes, Turkish music in the classical and devotional traditions.

In these classes, you will learn makam (melodic theory) and usul (rhythmic theory) in the context of studying and performing Turkish classical and devotional repertoire. Dr. Çevikoğlu will also offer instruction in singing, percussion, and Turkish Ney flute. We encourage musicians of all levels to come learn more. Intermediate to advanced players of Turkish and Middle Eastern classical instruments, and western instruments (such as the string family) that are capable of playing outside the system of equal temperament, are especially welcome.

About the instructor -

Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu, Ph. D.

Conductor, researcher, educator, vocal artist, player of the Ney, Kudum, and Bendir.
Dr. Çevikoğlu has worked at the Turkish Ministry of Culture since 1986, as vocal and instrumental artist, ensemble vice-director (Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble), conductor (Ankara State Classical Turkish Music Ensemble), and the General Director of Classical Turkish Music Research and Performance Ensemble (Ankara). Active in the establishment of state conservatories at Konya Selçuk (1994) and Afyon Kocatepe (1999) Universities, he worked at these institutions as instructor and department chair.

Dr. Çevikoğlu has prepared music programs and documentaries on radio and TV channels, directed several audio recordings of the Turkish Ministry of Culture, and performed in numerous concerts all over the world. He has published books on Mevlevî music tradition. He received his M.A. (1999) and Ph.D. (2010) in the field of Music Education and Musical Sciences at Selçuk University, Konya.

These are ensemble classes, not a camp or retreat. Fees cover instruction only, and do not include lodging or food.
Wednesday 7/2 Thursday 7/3 Friday 7/4
11a-12:15p Ayin & Naat Ayin & Naat Ayin & Naat
12:15-1:45p Break Break Break
1:45-2:45p Melodic Instr. Melodic Instr. Melodic Instr.
3:00-4pm Adv Ensemble Adv Ensemble Adv Ensemble
4:15-5:30pm Devotional Devotional Devotional

Saturday 7/5 Sunday 7/6
11a-12:15p Ayin & Naat no class
12:15-1:45p Break
1:45-2:45p Melodic Instr. Devotional(starts at 1:15p)
3:00-4pm Adv Ensemble Devotional
4:15-5:30pm Devotional
7:30pm Concert @ ICS