Simon Shaheen
Position
Professor
Affiliated Departments
Telephone
617-747-6236
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Career Highlights
- Violinist and oudist
- Leader of Qantara World Jazz and Near Eastern Music Ensemble
- Performances at major performing arts centers in the U.S., Middle East, and Europe
- Appearances with Quincy Jones, Sting, Dave Brubeck, and the Detroit Symphony
- Recordings include Blue Flame, Turath, Simon Shaheen Plays Mohammad Abdel Wahab, Tagasim, and Saltanah
- Publications include "Concerto for Oud and Orchestra and Zafir for Wind Quintet"
Awards
- National Heritage Award
- United Nations Outstanding Artistic Contribution Award
- UCLA Honor Award
- New Jersey and New York State Awards
- Library of Congress Recording of the Year
Education
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School NameColumbia University in the City of New YorkState or ProvinceNew YorkDegreeMaster of Education (MEd)Field of StudyMusic EducationDate Degree Received
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School NameManhattan School of MusicState or ProvinceNew YorkDegreeMaster of Music (MM)Field of StudyMusicDate Degree Received
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