The Middle East Music Ensemble
The University of Chicago
Upcoming Concerts
Wanees Zarour, Director
Music of Contemporary Arab Composers
Saturday May 25, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
New article about MEME by Roxane Assaf of the Huffington Post
The Middle East Music Ensemble - next concert 5.25.2013
The Middle East Music Ensemble explores a variety of classical, neo-classical, and popular forms from throughout the Middle East, encompassing compositional and improvisational techniques unique to non-Western musical culture. Members perform on traditional instruments, often in company with noted guest artists, in multiple concerts both on and off campus. No prior experience in the genre is required.
The Middle East Music Ensemble hosts an open house meeting at the beginning of autumn quarter in lieu of auditions; all interested musicians and novices are invited to attend. The ability to read music is required.
On December 2, 2012, the ensemble performed for the first time on the stage of the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. Click here to view the concert photos
Click here to view a segment of the concert video on YouTube
Interview with Wanees Zarour, director of the ensemble on the performance program blog
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