SOAS Music Workshops Timetable
SOAS offers a unique programme of workshops in music from around the world. Our programme is unique, varied and truly multi-cultural. If you are passionate about music and cultures, there is something for everyone: Intensive and inspiring courses, practical workshops, taster sessions and master classes for beginners to experts, amateurs and professionasl.
This year, we're offering online courses from £15 - £100. Click on the links below to find out more about each course and to book on the SOAS online store.
| Course Title | Course Leader | Times | Days and Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal Training and Introduction to Bengali Singing | Sohini Alam | 3-4.30pm | Wednesdays 3rd - 31st March, 2021 |
| Chinese Traditional and Contemporary Music on the Yangqin* | Reylon Yount | 6-7.15pm | Mon 19th, Wed 21st, Fri 23rd April, 2021 |
| Chinese Percussion | Beibei Wang | 4-6pm | Fridays 12th March - 9th April 2021 |
| Collaborative Vocal Improvisation | Guillermo Rozenthuler | 5-6.30pm | Mondays, 5th April 2021 - 3rd May, 2021 |
| Composition and Improvisation using Modes and Melodies of the World | Eliane Correa | 4-6pm | 30th March - 27th April, 2021 |
| Global Music for Kids | Sally Jaquet | 2-4pm | Sundays, 28th February - 28th March, 2021 |
| An Introduction to Maqām: Music of Iran and the Arab Mashriq | Saied Kordmafi | 5-7pm | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9th - 23rd March, 2021 |
| Navigating transcultural identity through music-making* | Reylon Yount | 6-7.15pm | Mon 26th, Wed 28th, Fri 30th, April, 2021 |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 1) | Ayla Joncheere | 3-4.15pm | Tuesdays: 9th, 16th and 23rd March, 2021 |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 2) | Various dance teachers from Rajasthan | 3-4.15pm | Thursdays: 11th, 18th, 25th March, 2021 |
| Rhythms of the World | Vasilis Sarikis | 5-7pm | Wednesdays 10th March – 7th April, 2021 |
| Cuban Music Big Band | Sara McGuinness, Elpidio Alegria, Shanti Jayasinha and Bill Bland | See full timetable below | Monday 1st - Saturday 6th March, 2021 |
* These two courses run by Reylon Yount can be taken separately, or together at a reduced price
| Cuban Music Big Band Modules | Time | Days and Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 - Guide to Salsa Rhythm | 6-7pm | Mon 1st, Weds 3rd, Fri 5th March |
| Module 2 - Latin Guitar and Bass | 7-8pm | Mon 1st, Weds 3rd, Fri 5th March |
| Module 3 - Latin Vocals | 6-7pm | Mon 1st, Weds 3rd, Fri 5th March |
| Module 6 - Horn Section | 6-7pm | Tue 2nd, Thur 4th, Sat 6th March |
| Mudule 5 - Latin Piano | 7-8pm | Tue 2nd, Thur 4th, Sat 6th March |
Multi-buy: Enrol on 2 courses get third for £50
Enquiries:
Any questions? Do email SOAS World Music Summer School coordinator Georgie Pope on musicevents@soas.ac.uk
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Forthcoming Events
An Introduction to Maqam: Music of Iran and the Arab Mashriq - SOAS Music Workshops
SOAS Music Workshops
9 March 2021, Virtual Event, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM