The SOSU Middle East Ensemble

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE

This NEW percussion group utilizes instruments and techniques originating from the Middle-East. These instruments are most commonly used in practice to accompany and provide inspiration for Belly Dancers!
The instruments and rhythms utilized include:

The INSTRUMENTS:

Arabic Zils
Doumbeks
Bodhrans
Muzhars
Riqs
Various Frame Drums
Chimtas (Jingle Stick)
Cimbalom
Tambura
Various Shakers & Rattles
The RHYTHMS and VARIATIONS:

Beledi
Taxim
Kahslimah
Masmoudi
Zar Trance Dance
Sword Dance
Arabic
Moroccan

The MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE for 2004-2005:

Chris Amerson
Anthony Bucklin
Beau Chadwell
Donald Christie
Justin Cooper
Rebecca Ellison
Kotaro Fukui

Alan Gray
John Hall
Lindsay McClure
Danielle McDaris
Derek Morris
Roderick Rosser
Jesse Speer

Middle East Ensemble Video Clips
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