Orpheus is working to develop a first generation of western classical musicians in the Palestinian Arab community in Israel by establishing music conservatories for musical instruction inside the schools where the Daily Listening Program operates. In each conservatory, private instructors train individual pupils on the instrument of their choice and works on forming ensembles.
Current Conservatories:
Barenboim-Said Conservatory (Masar School) – Through the generosity of the Barenboim-Said Foundation and the government of Andalusia in September 2007, Nazareth's most serious conservatory will open. The first class will be open to 25 students (12 violin/viola, 5 cello, 5 piano, 3 oud). For details, please contact Orpheus.
Razi School Conservatory –
Majd School Conservatory –
Ensembles
Orpheus is striving to make it possible for the Palestinian Arab community to experience western classical music and does so by forming ensembles, often in cooperation with Jewish musicians and including exceptional students of Conservatory Programs, who perform for the Nazareth public and in surrounding areas, such as Kibbutz Mizra.
Current Ensembles:
Zahara School Wind Ensemble – 28 players of trombone, sax and flute (Simion Keisar, Conductor)
Majd School Violin Ensemble – 6 violinists (Moshe Noyman, Conductor)