Thanks for your input Sean. Some very valid points. I have heard this is done in other communities and goes by the name of Jalsa. Everyone learns a chosen piece of sheet music, on their own time. Considering the variety of instruments that are played amongst the community, a collaborative effort would be quite impressive. We have a complete emsemble when you put everyone together. There is a lot of talent in our community:
keyboards, clarinet, zurna, violin, Cebele has a Turkish Oud player, Alan has been learning the oud and has a new stringed instrument he is working with and Aaron plays the violin, a variety of percussive instruments, I prefer zills.
Perhaps a well known piece favored by dancers, that each group could learn individually, from the same sheet music. Once learned could be played by each individual 'band' or together as a group. Each instrument taking a turn at taxim. We would still have to get together (Jalsa)a few times and dancers can come to have fun with us. I am sure it would take a year, with everyone's busy schedules. It could be performed at an NTMEDA or Ya Halla event. If everyone agreed to the piece and learned it from the same sheet music. What 3 pieces crossover for W&F/Cebele? It could be a starting point.

Of course, collaborating is a challenge considering personalities and schedules.

Back to the original topic...I would be interested to hear about Belinda and Tamadur's experience at this new place. I definitely plan to go back for the great food.