Registration is now open for the  

Saturday Arabic & Arts Program  

beginning September 17, 2011

at The Salvation Army Kroc Center    

 

 

Al-Bustan is launching a Saturday program for  K-7th graders focusing on Arabic instruction and reinforcement of the language through art, choir, drama, and percussion. Experienced Arabic speaking teachers incorporate the language throughout classes.   

 

Click Here for Registration Form, Scholarship Application and more Info.

We are presenting an Arab Music Concert Series

 

Led by Hanna Khoury, a resident ensemble will perform classical Arab music repertoire featuring a different guest soloist for each program.  Save these dates with guest artists:   

• Youssef Kassab on October 29, 2011
• A.J. Racy on November 18 & 20, 2011 
• Suheir Hammad on December 9, 2011 
• Kareem Roustom on February 25, 2012  
• Sonia M'Barek on March 25, 2012

Visit our Music Website for subscription info to be announced soon. 

 

Upcoming:

 

October 16, 12-4pm:  Al-Bustan musicians and students perform Arab music at CAFe, Community Arts Festival at The Crane Arts Bldg.  More Info

 

October 24: United Nations Day 2011 - Human Rights, Globalization, and the Arab Spring, various speakers and performance by Omar Offendum, at UPenn Hall of Flags.