Highlights of this issue... President's Visit. Qatar Music Academy s monthly newsletter. Page 6. Page 2. Page 4. Pages 7-10

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1 The Music Box Qatar Music Academy s monthly newsletter President's Visit It was Qatar Music Academy's (QMA) great pleasure to welcome Mrs. Machaille Al Naimi, President of Community Development of Qatar Foundation, on the 4th of October It was an incredible honour to have her visit the academy, as she is an inspiration to all QMA staff and always a proponent for QMA. Highlights of this issue... Page 2 Page 4 AMD Children's Choir Jazz Festival Workshops Page 6 Pages 7-10 Kid's Corner Important Info (both dept.)

2 Latest news Now Recruiting! The Arab Music Department is now recruiting students for the Arabic Children's Choir! Students will sing Arabic classical music repertoire at various QMA events. Applicants must be between 6-17 years old. To apply, please contact Abdulla Mhoul on or

3 Latest news ABRSM Parent Information Night- December 10th There will be a parent information evening about ABRSM exams on Sunday, December 9th from pm in Room 35. The Doha representative from Doha College, Chantelle Laubscher will come to discuss the exams, registration, and payment. This information night is only for parents of students in the Academic Programme. ABRSM Registration (Theory and Practical Exams) The registration and payment for the ABRSM practical and theory exams will be on Sunday, January 13th from 2-6pm in the reception area at QMA. Chantelle Laubscher is the ABRSM representative in Doha and can be contacted by abrsmqatar@gmail.com or (ABRSM website) HOW TO REGISTER on January 13th at QMA: 1. ABRSM will have a card machine and will also accept cheques made out to Doha College. (The fees go through Doha College Accounts who will then transfer it to London.) 2. ABSOLUTEY NO CASH!!!! ABRSM cannot accept cash 3. If students do not apply on the day they can apply at Doha College Al Waab or West Bay campuses before the final date, Friday, January Application form can be found here: 5. Fees can be found here: Mark your calendars: The ABRSM Theory Exam will take place on Saturday, March 2nd 3

4 Latest news The Katara European Jazz Festival 2018 The 5th Katara European Jazz Festival will be held in the Esplanade by the beach in Katara. The event will take place from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10. The new location will allow more visitors to attend the festival. The Jazz Festival will involve 13 European Embassies: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, and Switzerland. Free workshops for students. No need to sign up beforehand. Just register by to yayari@qf.org.qa Once again QMA students are fortunate to be able to participate in workshops hosted by Katara and the Embassies of: Austria, France, and Netherlands. 1. Jazz and Your Heritage Workshop Wednesday November 7th at pm in Ziriab Hall at QMA- Austria- Jazz and Your Heritage, Tonč Feinig Trio: Tonč Feinig (Pianist, Composer, Producer), Robert Jukič (Bass) Bruno Domiter (Drums) 2. The Improvisation Workshop Thursday, November 8th at pm in Ziriab Hall at QMA -France- The Improvisation, Duo: Louis Sclavis (Clarinets), VINCENT COURTOIS (Cello) 3. Workshop Saturday, November 10th at pm in Ziriab Hall at QMA- Netherlands- Transmitting emotion through Music, Joy versus Sadness, Musicians: Paul van Kessel (Lead singer/guitar), Daniel von Piekartz (Keyboard), Yordi Petite (Drums), Kasper Kalf (Contra bass) 4

5 Latest news Workshops for Schools The Arab Music Dep. have continued to conduct their workshop series for different schools in Qatar. Qatar Academy, AKIS, and the British International School will be visiting QMA for a presentation on Arab musical instruments this month. Music Therapy at Hamad Hospital The Arab music department will be launching a new project and collaboration with Hamad hospital. They will be conducting a series of sessions for patients in the psychiatry department. This collaboration was set up with the support of Dr. Suhaila Ghuloum (FRCPsych) and Dr. Heeti. The Arab Dep. are hoping to provide the patients with a session entitled "Reactivating Memory Through Music". The session will focus on reactivating patient memories through music and sounds (such as Pearling sounds, nahaam). The session will also focus on Khaleegi rhythmic pattern such as sameri, Khamari, Fjeri, and the National Anthem. The Arab music department's faculty will be conducting these sessions using different instruments such as Oud, Drums, Rababa, Nay. The Arab Dep. are not trained music therapy specialists, however we believe that their sessions will aid the patients through music. Professional Development for Music Teachers in Qatar (QMTG) Maha Seif and Ahmed Karawi will conduct a presentation about the Eastern violin called Kaman. They will discuss and demonstrate the difference between the Western classical violin and the Eastern violin, which is the same instrument that produces two different styles of music. Parent's Meeting On the 4th of October, Yassine Ayari (Head of the Arab Music Department), held a parent's meeting to discuss the Arab music department's musical programme, curriculum, exams, recitals and other important information. 5

6 Latest news Kid's and Parent's Corner Kid s Corner bulletin board: Are you able to answer this month s Music Box Kid s Corner question? If sotell your teacher for a chance to have your name in the monthly drawing. Have you seen the new Parent s Corner in the Lobby? Here you will find articles, upcoming information, and news! Check it out! Kid's Corner Question 1. Musical Math: (Assume 4/4 time) 2. What does a performer look at to find the number of beats in a piece of music? A. Time Signature B. Coda C. Fine D. Key Signature (If you know the answers, share it with your private lesson teacher) Teachers will write student s names down on a slip of paper and students will put their paper into the box labeled, Kid s Corner??? outside the office of the Head of the Western Music Department. A drawing will be held each month and a winner announced on the notice board outside the office and maybe something special will be received.??? 6

7 Important Information: Arab Music Department Shrqiyyat Practical Exam The Sharqiyyat is for all students that are level 1and above in their instrument and that have completed 18 months of instrumental tuition (Academic Programme ONLY). Examinations will be held on the 12th of January 2019 and the 4th of May, The exams have a panel of a minimum of three teachers. The examination includes set repertoire pieces, maqam drills, sequences, and sight-reading requirements. Below is the syllabus for all instruments and levels this academic year. Please get in touch with your child s teacher for more information. What Parent's Can Do To Help Their Child: Reduce after school activities Be sure to leave and collect your child in and from his class room Attend his instrumental lesson without disturbing the teaching process Be involved in your child s progress (ask the teacher/send /take appointment) Have your music stand at home Have your foot stand at home Listen to your child play Create a schedule for practice Attend recitals and concerts to support your child 7

8 Important Information: Arab Music Department Events Upcoming events and important dates. Please note that the dates of the 2nd term AMD recitals and the end of Year ceremony have changed. See below: 8

9 Important Information: Western Music Department November Instrumental Recitals Below you will find dates and times selected by QMA faculty for his/her studio recital. These times are for students that will not be required to take the internal exam. Students are reminded to wear performance attire for the recital. QMA Performance Attire: White shirt/blouse no logos or patterns Black trousers or a long black skirt Black dress shoes and black socks/ tights 9

10 Important Dates: Western Music Department 10