April Event Organizer of NYC Int'l Arabic Language & Culture Social Meetup Community
Title: Lead Percussionist of the New York Arabic Orchestra!
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Introduction
Hello! I am a Middle Eastern percussionist. I perform, teach (from colleges to public schools), and manage different groups (see below). Also play other "ethnic" instruments like the oud and buzuq, and have been a drumset player all my life.
Do you speak Arabic? If so, what dialect(s). Do you know Modern Standard Arabic (FuSHa?) Can you read, write or speak FuSHa? Your answers will help us better offer suitable language workshops for the club.
Studied MSA for a couple semesters, can read and write pretty well. I spend a lot of time around Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian dialects so my ear is more Levantine.
Have you visited the Middle East, &, if so, where & in what capacity? For that matter, where have you traveled outside the US? Do you speak any other languages besides English & Arabic? No, this info won't be shared with the FBI !
not yet!
How did you find this group and, now that you're here, what do you want from it? For example, do you prefer Middle Eastern Music events, Dinner Parties, Language Workshops, Live Theatre, or just getting together to meet new people and have fun?
Looking to learn Lebanese dialect, Looking for Lebanese person (doesnt have to be a teacher) to take lessons with! Will pay or trade in music lessons :)
Do you have any experience working with Non-Profits? I ask because I'm considering establishing the club as a Non-Profit in the near future.
The New York Arabic Orchestra is currently in the process of establishing its non-profit status www.newyorkarabicorchestra.org
What is your current job/profession/field? What is your dream job?
Executive Director - The New York Arabic Orchestra. Lead Teaching Artist - Musicians For Harmony. Performer and Educator of Arabic Percussion, Western Drumset and World music. MA in Psychology John Jay College, NYC. Studies in Jazz and Arabic music.
Additional Information
"www.newyorkarabicorchestra.org Director, Bassam Saba www.bassamsaba.com Re: my dream job (from q above) To travel the world as a musician.. getting paid to go to beautiful places and perform.. that's heaven right there. "
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Latest activity
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April RSVPed YesMar 1 6:30 PMArabic Percussion Group Workshop!4 people attended -
April RSVPed Yes
"Joe's has incredible food! Be sure to reserve a table to enjoy the full experience!"
Jan 16 9:30 PMBassam Saba Ensemble - a CD-release Hafla!4 people attended -
April started a new discussionArabic percussion workshops!
"ARABIC PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS By April Centrone Learn Classical Arabic Riqq, Dumbek/Darbekkeh, and Frame Drum! Plus introductions to "fusion" styles of frame drumming, and more cabaret styles of dumbek! Contact me for more info!"
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- Founded
- May 22, 2003
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' Riegelman$11.00 per year
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