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Indian Ragas with Michael Harrison

Michael Harrison

Virtual Program | Zoom Jun 7, 2021

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Michael Harrison

Composer and pianist Michael Harrison (called “an American maverick” by Philip Glass) is one of only a few musicians with equal training and immersion in both Western classical and Indian classical music. His music forges a new approach to composition through tunings and structures that...

Musicians in any genre, working at any level from amateur to professional, are invited to join this welcoming community where we’ll learn by doing.

Join in with your voice or your instrument (and feel free to mute your own singing/playing) as Michael Harrison shares the Kirana lineage of Khayal singing he learned from his Gurus Pandit Pran Nath, Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan, Terry Riley and La Monte Young.

Together, we’ll experience the basics of raga, from structural principles to the building blocks of basic rhythmic cycles, improvisation, ways of combining raga with Western musical approaches, and Kuraj practice (an early morning long-tone vocal meditation). Daisy Press will also teach weekly practice sessions to assist everyone in learning and practicing.

Come explore the beauty and the techniques of raga in this nurturing environment, and learn how these rich traditions can illuminate your own musical voice.

Application Deadline
June 7, 2021.

Duration of Program
5 weeks

Program Fee
$300

Selection Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline. Any questions regarding the application can be sent to:
programs@artslettersandnumbers.com