NEW PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS AT SHUAFAT REFUGEE CAMP

Today started a series of percussion workshops for children at Shuafat Refugee Camp directed by Palestinian percussionist Raed Said from Jerusalem.

The aim of these workshops is to offer children an exciting introduction into the world of music and the joy of discovering new sounds and rhythms. 

The children started the new musical adventure with a lot of energy and curiosity and didn't want this first session to end. 

Raed Said who directs the workshop is a demanded performer, composer and band leader in Palestine and abroad who has also developped the first Female Palestinian Percussion Group. It is his second time to give workshops for children at Shuafat Refugee Camp after a successful first course in October 2014.

Both workshops took place thanks to the coordination and strong commitment of Rana Ghurab, an experienced social worker from Jerusalem who has been our partner for all activities at Shuafat Refugee Camp.

The instruments used for all activities were very generously sponsored by the Czech Representative Office in Ramallah to initiate new artistic programs and possibilities at the camp.

We would also like to thank Mr. Thomas Brugnatelli who through his private donation enabled us to organize this year's children summer music workshop in Shuafat. 

 

We are looking forward to hear soon more of the many young musical talents who just started their first music lessons and wish them a phantastic time! Keep playing and enjoy the music!

DAVID KALHOUS VISITS AL QUDS!

David Kalhous will visit us from Los Angeles for workshops and a concert in May! The renowned Czech pianist has gained recognition in the United States and Europe for his wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous programming spanning more than three centuries. 

His stay in Jerusalem has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Czech Center and the Czech Representative Office in Ramallah. Join us for his concert on May 18th!

UNESCO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2015

We are proud to be once again Palestinian participant in the UNESCO International Jazz Day - a unique musical intitiative that takes place around the world.

WE ARE WELCOMING THE BARENBOIM SAID FOUNDATION

We are delighted to hoste a concert of our partner the Barenboim Said Foundation in Ramallah who are going to visit us in Jerusalem to present a beautiful classic music program on Saturday, March 28th at 7pm at Hind Al Husseini College Theatre Hall.

Nicoletta Zannoni (flute), Simon Ibanez (clarinet), Alexander Fine (bassoon) and Jordi Farran (piano) are going to perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Weber, Quantz and Beethoven.

CÉLIMÈNE DAUDET RETURNS TO JERUSALEM

We are looking forward to the return of french pianist Célimène Daudet to Jerusalem. After enchanting us with a divine piano recital last season, the celebrated young pianist will now come back for another solo concert at Hind Al Husseini Theatre Hall as well as for more musical encounters with our students in Jerusalem and Abu Dies as well as at Shuafat refugee camp. 

Prizewinning pianist Célimène Daudet performs as soloist throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Latest engagements include concert performances in Moscow, Washington, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Beijing, Hanoi, Shanghai, the “La Roque d’Anthéron” festival, the National Opera of Lyon, the Opera d’Avignon, MC2 in Grenoble and the Halles aux grains in Toulouse. Last season she gave her acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut as well as her debut at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. 

Célimène Daudet’s first solo album “A tribute to Bach” as well as her latest release the “Art of Fugue” have been appraised by the French and foreign press and received numerous awards. 

 We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you as our guest at one of Célimène Daudet's breathtaking perfomances. 

TIME FOR "SOUNDS OF THE SEASON"!

It's the season... join us for a special concert in the unique ambiance of 

St. Anne's Basilica in the Old City of Jerusalem! 

Our professors and music students are preparing a colorful program for this special season of the year. We are looking forward to their interpretations of pieces by Bach, 

Händel, Liszt, Fauré and Messiaen.

Join us for a fabulous Thanksgiving Recital!