Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
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Sept 10: Percussion Demo Sept 12: Arab Music Ensemble Sept 17: Saturday Arabic Program begins Sept 15: Rami Khoury at Villanova | |
Percussion Demo and Info Session
Saturday, Sept 10
12-1pm at The Kroc Center
Free percussion demo led by Hafez El Ali Kotain (bring your drum!) and your chance to learn about Al-Bustan's new Arabic & Arts Program which starts on Sept 17. Come meet our staff, see the facility, and sign up this Saturday!
Open to K-7th graders, the program focuses on Arabic instruction and reinforcement of the language through art, choir, drama, and percussion. Experienced Arabic speaking teachers incorporate the language throughout classes. Scholarships available!
Click Here for Registration Form, Scholarship Application, and more Info.
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We are eager to begin the school year and continue our in/after-school arts programs at these partnering public schools: John Moffet, Penn Alexander, Independence Charter, Northeast High, and Motivation High Schools.
If you missed Tremain Smith's art residency at Northeast High School last spring, take a look here!
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We invite singers and instrumentalists to join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble's 2011-12 season Led by Music Director HANNA KHOURY, with Percussionist HAFEZ EL ALI KOTAIN, the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble is a community ensemble open to middle/high school and college students and older, in partnership with UPenn's Music Dept and GIC. Monday, September 12, 2011: 6:30-8:00pm Intro Demo Class open to all interested students, bring your instruments Click Here for Registration Form and more info
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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 series subscription to be announced soon.
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Of Interest Around Town:Sept 11-17: Fringe Festival Spolight Series At Home, Elsewhere is dance performances, plays, and a symposium all centered on discussion of cross-cultural identity in 21st century. More info Sept 15: Rami Khoury, editor of Lebanese Daily Star speaks at Villanova University, Bartley Hall 1011, 6pm, free. Sept 21: Intercultural Journeys presents concert in celebration of Peace Day, Ethical Society, 7:30pm, free. More Info Sept 25: SALON-Andrea Clearfield celebrates 25th Anniversary. More Info Oct 16: CAFe, Community Arts Festival where Al-Bustan musicians and students perform, The Crane Arts Bldg, 12-4pm. More Info Oct 24: United Nations Day 2011 - Human Rights, Globalization, and the Arab Spring, various speakers and performance by Omar Offendum, at UPenn Hall of Flags, 2pm, free.
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Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to presenting and teaching the Arabic language, arts, and culture.
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Tel: 267-809-3668
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