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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali Songs | Sohini Alam | 7-8.15pm | Tuesdays and Thursdays 12th Jan - 4th Feb |
| Bengali Rabindra Sangeet - Songs of Tagore | Sahana Bajpaie | 3-5pm | Wednesdays 6th Jan - 3rd Feb |
| Chinese Traditional and Contemporary Music on the Yangqin* | Reylon Yount | 7-8.15pm | Mon 1st, Wed 3rd, Fri 5th Feb |
| Chinese Percussion | Beibei Wang | 4-6pm | Saturdays: 9th Jan - 6th Feb |
| Collaborative Vocal Improvisation | Guillermo Rozenthuler | 5-7pm | Mondays: 4th Jan - 1st Feb |
| Composing with modes and melodies of the world | Eliane Correa | 4-6pm | Sundays: 10th Jan - 7th Feb |
| Global Music for Kids | Sally Jaquet | 3.30-5.30pm | Sundays: 10th Jan - 7th Feb |
| Konnakol - South Indian Vocal Percussion | Helen Wilson and Prathap Ramachandra | 7-9pm | Mon 18th, Wed 20th, Fri 22nd Jan |
| An Introduction to Maqām: Music of Iran and the Arab Mashriq | Saied Kordmafi | 5-7pm | Tuesdays and Thursdays: 19th Jan - 2nd Feb |
| Navigating transcultural identity through performance and composition* | Reylon Yount | 7-8.15pm | Tue 2nd, Thur 4th, Sat 5th Feb |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 1) | Ayla Joncheere | 3-4.15pm | Tuesdays: 5th - 19th Jan |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 2) | Various dance teachers from Rajasthan | 3-4.15pm | Thursdays: 7th - 21st Jan |
| Rhythms of the World | Vasilis Sarikis | 6-8pm | Tuesday 26th Jan – Thursday 4th Feb |
| Russian Singing | Polina Shepherd | 7.30-8.45pm | Daily, Mon 4th - Fri 8th Jan |
| Yiddish Singing | Polina Shepherd | 6-7.15pm | Daily, Mon 4th - Fri 8th Jan |
* 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 11th, Weds 13th, Fri 15th Jan |
| Module 2 - Latin Guitar and Bass | 7-8pm | Mon 11th, Weds 13th, Fri 15th Jan |
| Module 3 - Latin Vocals | 8-9pm | Mon 11th, Weds 13th, Fri 15th Jan |
| Module 4 - The Geography of Salsa | 6-7pm | Tue 12th, Thur 14th, Sat 16th Jan |
| Mudule 5 - Latin Piano | 7-8pm | Tue 12th, Thur 14th, Sat 16th Jan |
| Module 6 - Horn Section | 8-9pm | Tue 12th, Thur 14th, Sat 16th Jan |
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