Xenomusic - "What is Xenomusic and can we know it when we hear it?"

These and other questions will be explored during a panel that will take a look at music designed for alien races in various Science Fiction movies, television shows and literature. Members of il Troubadore will lead the panel with examples, both recorded and live, of some of the more interesting tunes and songs from this fascinating genre. Also discussed will be how to approach learning phonetically a language for singing songs designed for Alien races.

The Physics of Star Trek

A fun and lively talk about the possibilities (and impossibilities) of the technology found in the popular franchise created by Gene Rodenberry given by il Troubdore's resident bellydancer and clarinetist, Amirah, who just also happens to be near completion of her PhD in Physics at Purdue University!

j'onn the singing Alien presents: "Alien Music for Kids"

Veteran xenomusic educator of youths from all galaxies, j'onn, will explore making Alien music in this workshop designed for Terran children. j'onn will teach some common children's songs from many planets as well as demonstrate how to make musical instruments out of everyday found objects. This is not a sit-down and listen workshop and very active participation, and open mindedness, is not only encouraged--but required!

Borg Queen Bellydance Workshop

What do you get when you cross The Robot, Pop-n-Lock and Bellydance with some Sci-Fi sensibility? Borg Queen Bellydance! Come learn what is surely to become the next rage in Convention dance--step aside Orion and Slave Leia Bellydancers, there's a new Queen in town!!