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 Singing | Sohini Alam | 6-8pm | Mondays 7th - 28th June, 2021 |
| Brazilian Choro | Rachel Hayter & Luiz Morais | 6.30-8.30pm | Thursdays 10th June - 8th July, 2021 |
| Kora | Kadialy Kouyate | 6.30-8.30pm | Wednesdays, 2nd - 30th June, 2021 |
| Chinese Percussion | Beibei Wang | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
| Composition and Improvisation using Modes and Melodies of the World | Eliane Correa | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
| Global Music for Kids | Sally Jaquet | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 1) | Ayla Joncheere | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
| North Indian Kalbeliya Dance (module 2) | Various dance teachers from Rajasthan | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
| Rhythms of the World | Vasilis Sarikis | Any time | After Event Video now available for purchase |
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
Previous Events in this series
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 PMStolen Moments – Namibian Music History Untold (1950-80s)
The stories, songs & experiences in Namibian popular culture during Apartheid, running until 21 September 2019
12 July 2019, Brunei Gallery, Exhibition Rooms, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PMBranko Ristic and Mari Lon
Dates: Monday 1st - July 5th 2019, 6.30-8.30pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClassical Rubab Music from Kabul
William Rees Hofmann and John Baily
Dates: Monday 1st – Friday 5th July, 6.30-9pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
Dates: Monday 1st – Friday 5th July, 6.30 - 9pm
1 July 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMRussian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd
Date: Saturday 29th June 11am - 5pm
29 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMModou Diouf
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30-9pm
24 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSara McGuinness, Elpidio Alegria and Jimmy Martinez
Dates: Monday 24th - Friday 28th June, 6.30-9pm
Linos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30-8.30pm
24 June 2019, Brunei Gallery, B103, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMGuillermo Rozenthuler
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 6.30 -8.30pm
24 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMerlyn Driver
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June, 2019 6.30-8.30pm
24 June 2019, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLouai Alhenawi
Dates: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd June, 11-4pm
22 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, 4429, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMPatrick Allen
Date: Saturday 22nd June 9am-5pm
22 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMAndy Channing
Dates: Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-9pm
18 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, Gamelan Room, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMKadialy Kouyate
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30 - 8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMehboob Nadeem
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMichael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
Dates: Monday 17th – Friday 21st June, 6.30-8.30pm
17 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDarren Abrahams and Kate McAllister
Dates: Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Sunday 23rd June, 10am - 6pm
17 June 2019, Faber Building, 23/24 Russell Square, FG01, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMMichael Ormiston
Date: Sunday 16th June, 10am - 4pm
16 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMiddle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
Dates: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th June, 11am-4pm
15 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMPax Demir
Dates: Saturday 15th June 2019, 10am - 4pm
15 June 2019, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMKadialy Kouyate
Dates: Monday 25th - Friday 29th June , 6.30-8.30pm
25 June 2018, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWith Louai Alhenawi
Dates: Monday 25th – Friday 29th June, 6.30 -8.30pm
25 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, FG01, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMelismatic songs from West Java
Sunday June 24th 10.30am-4pm
24 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PMRussian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd
Saturday June 23rd 10am-4pm
23 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMVasilis Sarikis
Dates: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June, 6.30-8.30pm
18 June 2018, Russell Square: College Buildings, B111, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCommunity Music Leadership for Peacebuilding and Social Change
Otto de Jong, Chris Nicholson and Amanda Koser-Gillespie
24 July 2017, Brunei Gallery, B102, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSeminar on War, Fear, Empathy and Music
Meagan Hughes
22 July 2017, Brunei Gallery, B102, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMPatrick Allen
20 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMKorean Wind, Strings and Percussion
Hyelim Kim
17 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMBe Ward and Aline Schurgers
15 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, DLT, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMAndy Channing
10 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, Gamelan Room, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AMAfrocuban Batá Drumming & Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
3 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMMaya Youssef
3 July 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLinos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, B111, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMModou Diouf
Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th June, 6.30-9pm
Course Fee: £115 (Concessions £95)
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, L67, 6:30 PM - 12:00 AMMerlyn Driver
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G52, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMMiddle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
26 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, B104, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMJudith Silver
24 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G51a, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PMSongbirds: Music Making in Hospital
Ros Hawley
24 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, G51, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMichael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
19 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4426, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMGuillermo Rozenthuler
19 June 2017, Brunei Gallery, B104, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCesar Cuyami Mesari
19 June 2017, Brunei Gallery, B111, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMSara McGuinness, Elpidio Alegria and Jimmy Martinez
Dates: Monday 19th – Friday 23rd June, 6-9pm
Course Fee: £115 (Concessions £95)
Vasilis Sarikis
19 June 2017, Russell Square: College Buildings, R4429, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMKathy Hall & Chen Rui
Explore tone, word and movement in Kunqu Opera
Classes: 18-23 July, Mon/Tue & Thu/Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Community Music Leadership for Peacebuilding and Social Change
Musicians Without Borders
An intensive & challenging training for musiciansClasses: 16-19 July, Sat-Tue, 9am-9pm16 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The Art of Mugham with Alim Qasimov
Alim Qasimov
A unique opportunity of a one-off practical workshop with world-renowned mugham master, Alim Qasimov
Class: Tue 12 July, 6-9pm
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 11-16 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A World of Jewish Song in a Week
Judith Silver
Explore a a rich repertoire of songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino - no experience necessary.Classes: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm11 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Vasilis Sarikis
Explore and experiment with rhythmic concepts from around the world!Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Maya Youssef
Explore Arabic music in a fun and playful wayClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music in the ClassroomClass: Mon 4 July, 10am-5pm4 July 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Russian Harmonies: Songs of the Steppes and the Cities
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Songs from Old and modern Russian, from the Steppes and the Cities
Class: Sat 2 July, 11am-5pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the spirit-calling mbira from ZimbabweClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Middle Eastern Percussion: Darbuka
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm27 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guillermo Rozenthuler
Spontaneous music-making and collaborative singing for everyone.Classes: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cesar Cuyami Mesari
A rare opportunity to learn the emblematic berimbau of CapoeiraClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm20 June 2016, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Members of the UoL Chinese Opera Network
An introduction to the secrets of Chinese OperaClasses: 27-30 July, Mon-Thu 6-9pm27 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Junko Ueda
Introduction to the shōmyō tradition from JapanClasses: 11-12 July, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm11 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 6-11 July, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the spirit-calling mbira from ZimbabweClasses: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Judith Silver and Janna Goodwille
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Berimbao: Afro-Brasilian music bow
Cesar Cuyami Mesari
A rare opportunity to learn the music of CapoeiraClasses: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm6 July 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Tue 30 June, 10am-5.30pm30 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 29 June -3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guillermo Rozenthuler
Improve your musicianship, tuning and creativity through ensemble singingClasses: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm29 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 6-8pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gaio de Lima
Discover Brasilian choro music - from theory to performanceClasses: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm and 7-9pm22 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Alexander Technique for Musicians
Stelios Katsatsidis
Body awareness for musiciansClasses: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm15 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 15-19 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm15 June 2015, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 8-12 July, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm8 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ilana Cravitz
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Transylvanian Treasures: Gypsy and Folk Tunes
Gundula Gruen
Catchy tunes, colourful embellishments and unusual modesClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm7 July 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 30 June - 4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm30 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Dpt Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Fri 27 June, 10am-5.30pm27 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Masterclass: Maqams through the art of violin
Kyriakos Gouventas
Expressing the music of Greece and Asia minor.Classes: 23-25 June, Mon-Wed
General class: Mon 6-9pm, Wed 3-5pm
One-to-One lessons: Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-3pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern music & ensemble playingClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-8pm23 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Russian Folk: Songs from the Steppes
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Experience the vast, open Russian landscape through song!
Classes: Sat 21 June, 11am-5pm
Nii Kwartey Owoo
Learn the ‘twist and turn dance’ from the Ga people of GhanaDates: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 16-20 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm16 June 2014, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 8-14 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm8 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 8-12 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm8 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Soul of Hungarian Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Make your instrument cry and dance with haunting Hungarian piecesClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm1 July 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SOAS Music Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: Fri 28 June, 9.30am-5.30pm28 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ilana Cravitz
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing Mongolian Overtone singing styleClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Frame Drums: Daf, Bodhran & Co
Vasilis Sarikis
Fun, versatile & surprisingly varied: Frame drums around the worldClasses: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm24 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Mouth or jews harp: an instrument for all!
Class: Sat 22 June, 11am-5pm
Russian Folk Songs from the Steppes
Polina Shepherd-Skovoroda
Experience the vast, open Russian landscape through song!
Classes: Sat 22 June, 11am-5pm
Japanese Folk Music: Song, Dance & Instruments
Yoshie Asano Campbell & Hibiki Ichikawa
All you ever wanted to know about Japanese Folk MusicClasses: 21-23 June, Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-5pm21 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Learn one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mehboob Nadeem
Discover the World of Indian Music with your VoiceClasses: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm17 June 2013, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Shakuhachi: The Universe within a Single Tone
Kiku Day & Adrian Freeman
Shakuhachi: The Universe within a Single Tone
Classes: 14-15 July, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 09-13 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban SanteriaClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 9-14 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 9-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 09-13 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm9 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 2-6 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Ilana Cravitz & Merlin Shepherd
Klezmer Music for everyone!Classes: 2-6 July, Mon-Fri 5-9pm2 July 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 25-29 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm25 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SOAS Music Teaching Associates
World Music Performance Teaching for the Classroom (with Certificate option)Classes: 23 June, Sat 9am-5pm23 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Prof. Zeng Cheng-wei
Masterclass for the Chinese qin zitherClasses: 21-24 June, Thu-Sun, 10am-5pm21 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern European & Balkan Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Learn to play your instrument Gypsy styleClasses: 18-22 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm18 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 18-21 June, Mon-Thu 6-9pm18 June 2012, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jonathan Cope
Learn one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 18-22 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Tumbala! Yiddish Song School
Classes: 15-19 August
14 August 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMOt Azoy! JMI Yiddish Crash Course
Ot Azoy! JMI Yiddish Crash CourseClasses: Sun 14 - Fri 19 August, 9am-6pm14 August 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
European Shakuhachi Summer School
Michael Coxall & Kiku Day
Study the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute), and much more
Classes: 28-31, Thu-Sun 9am-9pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 13-16 July, Wed-Fri 5-8pm, Sat 2-5pm13 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Eastern European & Balkan Gypsy Music
Gundula Gruen
Learn to play your instrument Gypsy styleClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (advanced)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 11-15 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm11 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Helen Leaf & Dan Holker
Discover the synchronized rhythms of the unique Basque TxalapartaClasses: Sat 9 July, 10am-5pm9 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cai Yayi
Get to know the rare Nanyin style from Southern ChinaClasses: Sat 9 July, 10am-5pm9 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (beginners)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
JMI KlezFest Caravan
Klezmer Music & Dance for everyone!Classes: 4-8 July, Mon-Fri 5-9pm4 July 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 27 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mongolian Overtone Singing (adv)
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn more about Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 27-29 June, Mon-Wed 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 27 June-1 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 27 June-1 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
A hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 27 June - 1 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm27 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmonyClasses: 25 June, Sat 11am-5pm25 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Michael Ormiston
Learn about and have a go at playing an exciting variety of Mongolian traditional instruments.Class: 24-25 June, Fri 5-9pm & Sat 10.30am-5pm24 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mongolian Overtone Singing (beg)
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 21-23 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm (K1), 7-9pm (K2)20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 20-24 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm20 June 2011, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two-week intensive course for experienced vocalists & violinists
Classes: 20-30 June, Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Klezfest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
KlezFest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and danceClasses: 08-13 August8 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash courseClasses: 01-06 August1 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tumbala! The London Yiddish Song School
Tumbala! The London Yiddish Song School
Classes: 01-13 August
1 August 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSanju Sahai
Study the Indian tabla drums - the backbone of Classical Indian musicClasses: 7-9 July, Wed-Fri 5-8pm7 July 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (advanced)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 5-9 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm5 July 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmosClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm (K2)28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.Classes: 28 June-2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs (beginners)
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms & chants of Afro-Cuban religionClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from SenegalClasses: 28 June - 2 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm (K1)28 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Michael Ormiston
Learn about and have a go at playing an exciting variety of Mongolian traditional instruments.Class: Sat 26 June, 10.30am-5pm26 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Indian Classical Music (for all instruments!)
Soumik Datta
An intensive introductory course into the principles of Classical Indian Music, for ALL instrumentsClasses: 26 June-9 July (in 2 blocks, see below for schedule)26 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.Classes: 22-26 June, Tue-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm22 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.Classes: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Louai Alhenawi
hands-on introduction to Middle Eastern MusicClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Modou Diouf
Learn the complex beats of Senegalese Sabar DrumsClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona peopleClasses: 21-25 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm21 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmonyClasses: 19 June, Sat 10am-5pm19 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony.Classes: 16-18 June, Wed-Fri 7-9pm16 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ugandan Music - Giant Xylophones and more
Seby Ntege
Learn to play the giant embaire xylophone, and much moreClasses: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Adriano Adewale
Discover the secrets of the Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourin)Classes: 14-17 June, Mon-Thu 6-9pm.14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Louai Alhenawi
Learn Middle Eastern Rhythms on the DarbukaClasses: 14-18 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm14 June 2010, Russell Square: College Buildings, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Klezfest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
KlezFest - Eastern European Jewish music, song and dance
Classes: 09-14 August
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Ot Azoy! Yiddish language and musical culture crash course
Classes: 02-07 August
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony.
Classes: 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Ugandan Music - - Giant Xylophones and more
Seby Ntege
Learn to play the giant embaire xylophone, and much more
Classes: 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS.
Classes: 6 - 11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Michael Edwards
Learn what is thought to be one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Zewditu Tadesse
Learn the intense and unsusual eskista dance
Classes: 6-10 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from Senegal
Classes: 6-10 July OR 13-17 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time.
Classes: 29 June-2 July, Mon-Thu 7-9pm
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmos
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Afrocuban Batá Drumming and Orisha Songs
Crispin Robinson
Learn the sacred rhythms of Afro-Cuban religion
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Ehsan Emam
An introduction to Middle Eastern music
Classes: 29 June - 3 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two-week intensive course for experienced violinists & vocalist
Classes: 29 June-9 July, Mon-Thu, 5-7pm
Judith Silver
A taster course for the SOAS World Music Choir.
Classes: 29 June-2 July, Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Polina Sheperd
Traditional songs in two- and three-part harmony
Classes: 27 June, Sat 10am-5pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona people
Classes: 22-26 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
An introductory workshop on Tibetan singing bowls
Class: Sat 12 July, 10am-5pm
COURSE CANCELLED
A discovery session of the searing religious chants accompanied by long-neck lutes, dulcimers and drums of central Asia
Class: Thu 10 July, 11am - 5pm
Afro-Brazilian Music: Ganza shaker - Learning, Creating and Recycling
Adriano Adewale
This workshop aims to explore the many sides of the Ganza (shaker),
Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm.
Dessislava Stefanova (London Bulgarian Choir)
Plunge into this living tradition by learning songs in two- and three-part harmony
Classes: 7-11 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
Dulsori Ensemble
Study Samulnori Percussion which is said to create balance in the cosmos
Classes: 07-11 July, Mon-Fri 6-8pm
Jonathan Cope
Learn the mouth or jaw harp. Open to all levels - all can play!
Class: Sat 5 July, 10am-4pm
Balinese Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
Andy Channing
A unique opportunity to learn to play the seven-tone Balinese gamelan based at SOAS,
Classes: 30 June-5 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Learn Khöömii, the amazing style of singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time
Classes: 30 June-3 July, Mon-Thu 7-9pm
Chinese Kunqu Opera: Voice & Movement
Kathy Hall (Jing Kun Opera Association)
Try your hands on movement and percussion of Chinese Kunqu Opera.
Classes: 30 June - 9 July, Mon-Wed 6-8pm
Jonathan Cope
Learn what is thought to be one of the oldest wind instruments known
Classes: 30 June-4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Linos Wengara Magaya
Study the Zimbabwean mbira, a thumb piano used by the Shona people
Classes: 30 June-4 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Nandini Muthuswamy
A two week intensive course for experienced violinists & vocalist
Classes: 30 June-10 July, Mon-Thu, 5-7pm
Sara McGuinness & Jimmy Martinez
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles
Classes: 23-27June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
Zewditu Yohannes Tadesse
Learn the popular eskista dance
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Sanju Sahai
Study the tabla drums with their unique melodic sound are the backbone of Classical Indian music
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Kadialy Kouyate
Learn the 21 stringed Mandinka kora from Senegal
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Ehsan Emam
This course is an introduction to Middle Eastern music
Classes: 23-27 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Michael Coxall & Kiku Day
Study the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute)
Classes: 21-22 June, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-6pm