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Our friends, the , led by Dr.  will hold classes in Seattle in 2017.

Receive intensive instruction in Turkish Classical and Sufi musical traditions in the U.S. with Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu, a master musician and educator based in Ankara, Turkey.

We learn makam (melodic theory) and  usul (rhythmic theory) in the context of studying and performing Turkish classical and devotional repertoire, including the ayin music of the Mevlevi whirling dervish ceremony.  Dr. Çevikoğlu also offers instruction in singing, percussion, and Turkish Ney flute.

Vocalists, intermediate to advanced players of Turkish and Middle Eastern classical instruments, and western instruments (such as the string family) that are capable of playing outside the system of equal temperament, are especially welcome. Visit website: .

Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu, Ph. D.

Conductor, researcher, educator, vocal artist, player of the Ney, Kudum, and Bendir. Dr. Çevikoğlu has worked at the Turkish Ministry of Culture since 1986, as vocal and instrumental artist, ensemble vice-director (Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble), conductor (Ankara State Classical Turkish Music Ensemble), and the General Director of Classical Turkish Music Research and Performance Ensemble (Ankara). Active in the establishment of state conservatories at Konya Selçuk (1994) and Afyon Kocatepe (1999) Universities, he worked at these institutions as instructor and department chair.

Dr. Çevikoğlu has prepared music programs and documentaries on radio and TV channels, directed several audio recordings of the Turkish Ministry of Culture, and performed in numerous concerts all over the world. He has published books on Mevlevî music tradition. He received his M.A. (1999) and Ph.D. (2010) in the field of Music Education and Musical Sciences at Selçuk University , Konya

School of Turkish Classical and Devotional Music Details:  (These are ensemble classes, not a camp or retreat. Fees cover instruction only, and do not include lodging or food.)

View 2015 Class Sessions with dates and times below:

Day 1, Wednesday 7/8 Day 2, Thursday 7/9 Day 3, Friday 7/10 11a-12:15p Music of the Whirling Dervishes Music of the Whirling Dervishes Music of the Whirling Dervishes 12:15-1:45p Break Break Break 1:45-2:45p Melodic Instruction Melodic Instruction Melodic Instruction 3:00-4pm Turkish Classical Ensemble Turkish Classical Ensemble Turkish Classical Ensemble 4:15-5:30pm Sufi Devotional Song Sufi Devotional Song  Sufi Devotional Song Day 4, Saturday 7/11 Day 5, Sunday 7/12 11a-12:15p Music of the Whirling Dervishes no class 12:15-1:45p Break no class 1:45-2:45p Melodic Instruction Sufi Devotional Song, starts at 1:15 3:00-4pm Turkish Classical Ensemble Sufi Devotional Song 4:15-5:30pm Sufi Devotional Song Concert 7:30pm at ICS

Ayin: Liturgical musical composition accompanying the Mevlevi sema, or whirling ceremony. Ilahi: Sufi poetry set as hymns, often sung in a group. Naat: A poem in praise of the prophet Muhammad, sung a cappella as a prelude to the sema ceremony.

Classes will be held at the 1763 NW 62nd Street Seattle, Washington 98107

For more information, call Michael at 206-769-1980.