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Arabic Music Retreat anyone?

myeyes2020 - 8-9-2010 at 05:51 PM

I'm attending the Arabic Music Retreat this year at Mount Holyoke College and I'm aware that there will be many oud players. I imagine some are members of mikesouds.

anyone going?

Adel

ameer - 8-10-2010 at 05:20 AM

I wish. I was planning to go but some last-minute expenses made that tough. Oh well, there's always next year.

myeyes2020 - 8-10-2010 at 06:42 PM

Ameer,

where are you from? I live in Maryland.

Adel

SamirCanada - 8-10-2010 at 06:56 PM

Enjoy yourself ya Adel.

myeyes2020 - 8-10-2010 at 07:04 PM

Thanks Samir! I will come back a new man. Hopefully with more oud enlightenment.

Brian Prunka - 8-11-2010 at 06:05 AM

I'm not going this year, but I've been many times. It is an amazing experience, you'll have a great time and come home very very tired (you didn't think you would sleep while you were there, did you?).

myeyes2020 - 8-11-2010 at 02:19 PM

Hi Brian,

This is actually my second year. I went last year and I'm aware of the intense study and fun nights. Because, I know what to expect, I intend to make the most of it this second time around. For me it's like a vacation with intense focus on something fun yet educational. It was nice to forget about the reality of life for a week.

Adel

katakofka - 8-11-2010 at 03:58 PM

which oud are you taking with you?:D

myeyes2020 - 8-11-2010 at 04:09 PM

the maple/rosewood definitely. aso considering bringing the rosewood.