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Country:
SYRIA
State:
City:
DAMASCUS
Street Address:
Damascus, Syria
Fax:
+963 11 224 5054
Program:
Diploma program
Details:
Diploma. Five years. Programs in performance (Western, Arabic - including pipe organ, Arabic voice, bazouki, oud, bozoq, Arabic percussion, kanoon, nai), conducting, theory (Western and Arabic), harmony, counterpoint, aural training, orchestration, music history (Western and Arabic), analysis, art history, aesthetics, music technology. Piano is a required study for all students.
Institution Notes:
The High Institute of Music was founded in 1990 by the Iraqi-born composer Solhi al-Wadi. It aims to “promote music in Syria by preparing a generation of music graduates who are able to carry the message of Arab and international music and work to enrich and develop it through preparing specialists in playing various Arab and international musical instruments, composers and leaders Bands with a broad and authentic musical culture, teaching the principles of individual, collective, Arab and international singing, and preparing music researchers, especially Arab music”. Emphasis in the professional Diploma program at the High Institute of Music is on performance on both traditional Arabic instruments and Western instruments. Ensembles include string ensemble, wind group, Arabic choir, Arabic orchestra, symphony orchestra, various choral groups and an active opera program. Due to the current situation in Syria there is no information on whether this program is still in operation.
Last Updated:
August 2022