"Composing and Arranging for Arabic Fusion Music" with Aliya Cycon
In this two-part workshop, Aliya Cycon will help students develop the tools for finding and developing their own voice in composing, and how to apply arranging concepts to turn their ideas into full pieces. Aliya will use her work on the American/Arabic fusion song "Before He Falls," which recently went viral on social media, as a roadmap for fusing Eastern and Western styles. Students will learn how to write for percussion, string and wind instruments as they workshop their own melodic ideas, and will leave the workshop having made progress in their own personal compositions.
Dates: April 21st - 22nd
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Location: Shaheed Multipurpose Hall
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“Create, Protect, License, and Prevent Copying: Intellectual Property Considerations in Music” with Pete Mehravari
Peter Mehravari serves as the U.S. intellectual property (IP) attaché for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Kuwait, Mr. Mehravari works as the principal officer within U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the region on matters related to the protection and enforcement of IP rights. His duties include assisting U.S. companies doing business in the region; advocating for effective IP policies; advising ambassadors, embassy staff, and other U.S. government officials on foreign governments’ IP practices; educating foreign government officials, students, entrepreneurs, and business representatives on IP matters; and conducting public awareness programs.
Dates: April 21st - 22nd
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Shaheed Multipurpose Hall
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