Booking & Pricing, al-Sharq Ensemble, Issa Boulos, composer 'ud player

Whether you desire an 'udist playing a melody (much like Munir Bashir or Farid al-Atrash) for any of your events, a nay and violin providing the perfect mood, or a Takht Ensmeble performance with ud, nay, violin, cello, bass, and percussion for a fuller sound, we can provide the appropriate package.

Because many packages are available, the price will vary. Please refer to the prices below and feel free to call if you have any questions. A $25 deposit is required to hold any date and deposits are fully refundable for 30 days (from the date received).

Prices are based on performance in Chicagoland area. Please call or e-mail for prices out of Chicagoland area.
There is generally some discount available if you book a musician for more than 1 hour,
so please feel free to ask!

The average price for a Standard Performance in the Chicago Area
per musician per hour is $200.00 (except for Wedding Ceremonies, see below)

Special Events (MINIMUM PER HOUR)

Classical 'udist ................................................................................................... $700 -

'Ud and one of the following: percussion, violin, nay, cello or buzuq ....................$1000 -

Small Takht Ensemble ('ud, nay [or violin or cello], and percussion)......................$1500 -

Large Takht Ensemble ('ud, nay, violin, cello, bass, percussion, singer) ................call for price

Lecture/performance for non-for-profit organizations.
The program lasts for 1 hour and includes demonstration on 'ud and percussion. ...........................................................................................................................$700 (call or email for details)

Note: Please use these prices as a guide. Generally, prices will vary based on the specific needs of each performance. A $50 deposit is required to hold any date.
Deposits are refundable for 30 days.
Payment in full is due immediately after performance.
Call Issa at 773-552-2756
or email at issaboulos at yahoo.com

Special Events include: Clubs, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Awards Nights, Fund Raisers, Anniversaries, Temples, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Banquets, Showers, Christenings, Funerals, Picnic, Christmas Parties, Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, TV Soundtracks, Studio Session, Festivals, Community Events, Conventions, Coffee Shops, Hotels, Church Services, Restaurants, Resorts, Cruise Ships, and Reunions.

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	Whether you desire an 'udist playing a melody (much like Munir Bashir or Farid al-Atrash) for any of your events, a nay and violin providing the perfect mood, or a Takht Ensmeble performance with ud, nay, violin, cello, bass, and percussion for a fuller sound, we can provide the appropriate package. Because many packages are available, the price will vary. Please refer to the prices below and feel free to call if you have any questions. A $25 deposit is required to hold any date and deposits are fully refundable for 30 days (from the date received). Prices are based on performance in Chicagoland area. Please call or e-mail for prices out of Chicagoland area. There is generally some discount available if you book a musician for more than 1 hour, so please feel free to ask! al-Sharq Ensemble Issa Boulos 4430 Blanchan Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 773-552-2756 Fax 773-702-7535 issaboulos@yahoo.com The average price for a Standard Performance in the Chicago Area per musician per hour is $200.00 (except for Wedding Ceremonies, see below) Special Events (MINIMUM PER HOUR) Classical 'udist ................................................................................................... $700 - 'Ud and one of the following: percussion, violin, nay, cello or buzuq ....................$1000 - Small Takht Ensemble ('ud, nay [or violin or cello], and percussion)......................$1500 - Large Takht Ensemble ('ud, nay, violin, cello, bass, percussion, singer) ................call for price Lecture/performance for non-for-profit organizations. The program lasts for 1 hour and includes demonstration on 'ud and percussion. ...........................................................................................................................$700 (call or email for details) Note: Please consider the Illinois Arts Council for Supplemental funding. Custom Packages can be created for any situation, please call Note: Please use these prices as a guide. Generally, prices will vary based on the specific needs of each performance. A $50 deposit is required to hold any date. Deposits are refundable for 30 days. Payment in full is due immediately after performance. Call Issa at 773-552-2756 or email at issaboulos at yahoo.com Special Events include: Clubs, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Awards Nights, Fund Raisers, Anniversaries, Temples, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Banquets, Showers, Christenings, Funerals, Picnic, Christmas Parties, Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, TV Soundtracks, Studio Session, Festivals, Community Events, Conventions, Coffee Shops, Hotels, Church Services, Restaurants, Resorts, Cruise Ships, and Reunions.
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