Dear Musical Friends,
The Society for Turkish Classical Music (STCM) is pleased to announce a new session of classes with Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu.
We will continue with the online format successfully developed in our first two years of remote classes. This incorporates strong elements of the traditional meşk instruction, with individualized feedback from the teacher, and permits us to come together from our various international locations. We are exploring the possibilities for in-person study opportunities in the U.S. with Dr. Çevikoğlu later in the year.
Course Offerings
The following courses will be offered this session:
Class A: Deep Theory:
This course provides in-depth study of makam and usul theory as taught in the traditional meşk system. Students are guided in a methodical approach to recognizing the essential characteristics of each makam studied, as well as improving their working understanding of this musical system. Students who have previous experience with this music may join the class even if they did not attend in previous years. Check with the registrar if you are interested in this class and have questions about participating. This class begins at 10:00 AM Pacific time and finishes at 11:30 AM.
Class B: Ayin Study
These classes will meet weekly for intensive study of the most highly developed form of Turkish classical music. One of the great Mevlevi Ayins will be chosen for in-depth exploration. The study will include a focus on the makam structures and modulations, the rhythms, the poetry and meanings, and life of the composer. As a practical component of the group learning experience, each student will receive personalized instruction from the teacher. The Deep Theory course is recommended as a corequisite for those taking the Ayin Study class, they will support each other. This class is encouraged for both vocalists and instrumentalists. This class begins at 11:45 AM Pacific time and finishes at 1:15 PM.
Session Calendar
The upcoming online course session will begin on Sunday, January 29th. The A and B classes will be held weekly on Sundays from January 29th through April 16th. Each class will meet twelve times.
Registration and Course Materials
Registration for the courses before the initial class is required and done via the website. Each class builds cumulatively on previous knowledge presented; it is therefore strongly encouraged to commit to the entire series of a given class. Classes will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available through a link provided to registered students. Course notations will be made available shortly before the starting time of each class. The online registration and payment page you will find here.
Fees, Payment, and Scholarships
The course fee is $300 for each A or B class series. This works out to $25 per 1.5 hour class. People registering for both class series will receive a 10% discount off the total cost. Students who register and pay in full by the date of the first class are offered a 10% discount off the total number of courses selected. Those completing registration and payment 7 days prior to the first class will automatically receive an early registration discount of 20% off the cost of the selected courses.
Payments can be made by check or by PayPal through the website link. PayPal now offers a Pay Later option which allows qualifying purchasers to pay within 6 months with no interest.
STCM is committed to supporting the study of this great musical tradition and strives to make opportunities accessible to all who sincerely wish to learn. If you need financial assistance, or to ask about payment options please let us know on the registration form and we can discuss help.
Cancellation and Refund Policy / Trial Classes
The first two A or B classes may be attended on a trial basis for new students without registering. Registration and payment will be required to attend the remainder of the class series and for a link to the classes and recordings to be made available.
Registration for a class series may be canceled with full refund until two days following completion of the second class. Refunds for cancellations requested after such time will be considered on a per-case basis by STCM.
Please contact us if you have questions about the classes or scholarships. We look forward to welcoming you to the Winter 2023 class sessions and thank you for being a part of the STCM community.
