UCSB Middle East Ensemble
The UCSB Middle East Ensemble is an official Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble in the UCSB Music Department. Founded in 1989 by ethnomusicology professor Scott Marcus, the ensemble’s repertoire reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Middle East. It performs music and dance from Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian, Greek, Sephardic and Oriental Jewish, Kurdish, and Assyrian traditions. Performances range from classical and religious pieces to folk and popular songs, as well as folk and cabaret-style dances.
This channel is dedicated to Sue Rudnicki, who led the percussion section for 36 years, inspiring countless students and community members with a deep love of Middle Eastern music. She also archived videos, photographs, and documents from past to present, ensuring they remain accessible to all of us.
by Ferit Özdemir
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2003 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble CSU Long Beach Concert 10 25 2003
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2003 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2003 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2002 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2002 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2002 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2001 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2001 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2001 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2000 Winter Concert(First part)
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2000 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 2000 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1999 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1999 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1999 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1998 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1998 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1998 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1997 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1997 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1997 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1996 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1996 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1995 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1995 Spring Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble Sacramento CSUS Concert 1995
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1995 Winter Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1994 Fall Concert
UCSB Middle East Ensemble 1994 Spring Concert