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Breaking News from ABC: Polyphony Breaks Down Barriers, Shatters Stereotypes, and Unites Arab and Jewish Youth in Israel

By admin - On 14 May, 2013 - 0 comments

After performing a concert at the Museum of Tolerance in LA, Polyphony musicians on tour in the United States were interviewed by KABC News. The musicians (Arab Muslim, Arab Christian, and Jewish) were brought together through a collaborative project between Polyphony Education and the Jerusalem Music Center, to create channels of communication through music. These

May Explained Concerts

By admin - On 11 May, 2013 - 0 comments

On May 21st, 22nd, and 24th, the Galilee Chamber Orchestra will be performing Explain Concerts for children in Polyphony Education’s Alhan: Music Appreciation Program. An “explained concert” is a classical music concert performed by a full symphonic orchestra, which includes a commentator who talks to audience through the piece being performed, pointing out musical phrases

Music and the City Scholar-in-Residence Seminar

By admin - On 10 May, 2013 - 0 comments

Polyphony conservatory held a second scholar-in-residence seminar, titled Music and the City. This seminar brought together fifteen young Jewish musicians and fifteen Arab students from our Nazareth conservatory to participate in a 5-day workshop consisting of rehearsals, academic discussions, and a final concert. The students were encouraged to examine their own musicianship in the broader

Polyphony Youth Quartet Tours USA

By admin - On 16 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

Last week concluded the Polyphony Youth Quartet’s concert tour in the United States. The Polyphony Youth Quartet is a joint collaboration between Polyphony Education and the Jerusalem Music Centre. The Quartet visited Troy, Michigan, where they performed at Kensington Community Church in front of an audience of more than 1,800 people! Kensington had been preparing

Polyphony Youth Orchestra Concert – Brooklyn, NY

By admin - On 15 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

Four Polyphony Students to Tour US in May

By admin - On 11 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

The May 2013 tour group consists of four talented and diverse musicians, ages 10-19. This ensemble is a joint collaboration between Polyphony Education and the Jerusalem Music Centre. Yamen Saadi and Nasif Francis, the two violinists in the group come from Nazareth and study at Polyphony’s Nazareth Conservatory. Yamen’s family is Arab Muslim, while Nasif’s

Polyphony Youth Quartet Brings 1,700 People to Their Feet!

By admin - On 05 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

Over 1,700 people attended the Polyphony Youth Quartet performance at Kensington Community Church in Troy, Michigan. The crowd was on their feet applauding this incredible group of young Arab-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli musicians. The Quartet includes violinists Feras Machour, 17, an Arab Christian, and Yamen Saadi, 16, an Arab Muslim, both of whom are from Nazareth,

The Polyphony Story, a Kensington Church Production

By admin - On 04 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

Polyphony tells the remarkable story of a musical ensemble made up entirely of young Arab and Jewish musicians. These world class classical musicians are based in Nazareth, Israel but travel the world sharing a message of understanding and tolerance through music. Length: 6 min. Producer: Kensington Church, Troy Michigan

The Young Galilee Flute Quartet Begins U.S. Tour Tonight

By admin - On 03 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

April 1-7: Polyphony Education and Jerusalem Music Centre (JMC) mixed ensemble will travel to the U.S. for a performance tour. On April 3rd, The Young Galilee Flute Quartet will perform at the Kensington Church Auditorium in Troy, MI. The Quartet is a remarkable Arab & Jewish ensemble in cooperation between the JMC and Polyphony Education.

Polyphony and JMC Students Rehearsing Vivaldi for Galilee Chamber Orchestra Concert

By admin - On 03 Apr, 2013 - 0 comments

On April 11th and 13th the Galilee Chamber Orchestra will perform concerts in Tel Aviv and Nazareth. These concerts will be conducted by Nabeel’s brother, Saleem, and will feature solos by 8 young students (4 from Polyphony’s Conservatory, and 4 from the Jerusalem Music Centre). A younger group of 4 boys (ages 13-15) will perform

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