 Workshops with
Simon Shaheen
On Wednesday, November 19, SIMON SHAHEEN -- internationally-renowned musician of the violin and oud, composer, and educator -- conducts a free workshop on Arab music for music teachers and musicians. Workshop held at the Kimmel Center from 1-3:15pm, discounted parking available for $8. Spaces still available. RSVP and more info: nkhader@albustanseeds.org or 267-809-3668.
Mr. Shaheen will return in late January 2009 to conduct master workshops with several youth ensembles that Al-Bustan has invited to learn a repertoire of Arab songs/instrumental music under the direction of Mr. Shaheen. The ensembles include the Pennsylvania Girls Choir, GAMP High School Jazz Band, William Penn Charter High School Jazz Band, Settlement Music School Jazz Band, and Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble.
Hanan Al-Shaykh ReadingTuesday, November 18, Kelly Writers House, Middle East Center, and Al-Bustan are pleased to welcome Lebanese novelist and playwright HANAN AL-SHAYKH to Philadelphia. 6pm at the Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk-- free and open to the public. More info and a list of her publications. |
Spotlight on Staff
This month we have a message from two of our dedicated staff who wear multiple
hats.
Nahid Elgadi has been with
Al-Bustan since summer camp '07 where she served as senior camp counselor and
drama assistant.
She is currently an
Americorp Volunteer and works as Program Assistant. She also teaches drama in our Andalusia
themed program at Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences.
Nehad Khader has been Education Program Coordinator
for over a year.
She is integral
to our
community outreach and researching our educational themes. This summer Nehad was also our Arabic and
dance teacher and this fall
s
he is teaching poetry at John Moffet Elementary
and Arabic
at Feltonville Intermediate.
Nahid and Nehad co-teaching weekend
Arabic & Arts workshops in Fall '07.
Dear Friends,
Being staff at
Al-Bustan means that through our educational and artistic initiatives
we get
the opportunity to meet local teachers, principals, administrators and
musicians. Building bridges with the
community is the most rewarding experience for us. In particular we are thrilled by the opportunities to work with Philadelphia public
school students. This has been made possible largely by the vision and
commitment of Dr. Dennis Creedon, Administrator for Creative and Performing Arts at the School District of
Philadelphia. Without his leadership our programs could not reach such a diverse student population in the city.
Along with our expanded programing, our staffing has grown.
We welcome George A. Schwab, a highly talented graphic designer whose
work you
will see in the coming months, including our latest project: an Arab
music resource for educators with audio CD recorded by the MidEast
Ensemble and
an accompanying curriculum booklet. We are very
excited to complete this project shortly and make it available to music
teachers.
We are always looking for new people to join our team. Currently we are
building a mentoring
program at two public schools and would love to have college and post-college volunteers work
with the
students. If interested, please contact Nahid at nahid@albustanseeds.org.
We are also looking for a new
Americorp member to work full-time in 2009.
Nahid's residency ends in January and if you like what we do, consider
working with us! Perks that come with
being an Americorp volunteer include a monthly salary, health
insurance, and an educational award upon completing your year of
service. If you are interested please contact ASAP executive director Hazami
Sayed at hsayed@albustanseeds.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Upcoming Events in
the Arab-American
Community
TODAY, NOVEMBER 15: 8pm
MIDEAST ENSEMBLE performs at Annenberg Center, with opening by Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble. You can purchase tickets ($25) at the door or online. For more info: MidEast Ensemble at Annenberg
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008: 6:30-9pm Al-Bustan Community Celebration held at KONAK RESTAURANT:
228 Vine St, Phila.Join Al-Bustan in celebrating a terrific year of Arab arts and culture in Philadelphia. $35 admission ($15 for 12 yrs & younger) includes a delicious meal, music, friendship, and a smalll donation to Al-Bustan.
For tickets contact:
nkhader@albustanseeds.org or 267-809-3668SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009: 3pm
SIMON SHAHEEN & ENSEMBLE concert at Kimmel Center
Followed
by "Meet the Artists" Reception to benefit Al-Bustan. Combo
performance & reception tickets available from Al-Bustan for $100: info@albustanseeds.orgOr, purchase tickets at kimmelcenter.org and use
Promo Code: SEEDS. Your ticket will underwrite reduced-price tickets for students/parents in Al-Bustan programs! |
Al-Bustan Camp
Al-Bustan camper leads the
way through the Wissahickon.
To learn more about Al-Bustan's summer camp program,
click here |
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- Contribute! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation today.
- Volunteer! Share your time and talents with us!
- Participate in our programs.
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A BIG THANKS to our
current grantors:
National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Embassy of the State of Qatar, Samuel Fels Fund, Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation, Connelly Foundation, Chace Fund, Seybert Institute, Douty Foundation, ACCESS, and Middle East Center of U-Penn.
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