For October semester participants, lectures begin Monday at 11:00 a.m. Washington, D.C. time—check your email for access details. October Semester: Welcome, new scholars. New lectures every Monday at 11 AM ET. November Semester: Enrollment closes November 1. Maqam Program: Scholars joining from other programs, please sign the NDA documents before Monday, October 5. School of Oud Concert, Washington, DC: Scholars perform live December 6 at the Festival of Lights. Rehearsals begin October 10. For October semester participants, lectures begin Monday at 11:00 a.m. Washington, D.C. time—check your email for access details. October Semester: Welcome, new scholars. New lectures every Monday at 11 AM ET. November Semester: Enrollment closes November 1. Maqam Program: Scholars joining from other programs, please sign the NDA documents before Monday, October 5. School of Oud Concert, Washington, DC: Scholars perform live December 6 at the Festival of Lights. Rehearsals begin October 10.