See video clips of concert held on December 4, 2009.
Welcome to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Fi Al-Bustan
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture. We are a registered tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our programs in Arab arts education include:
We invite you to browse our site, learn about our programs, and contact us with any questions or ideas you would like to share with us.
Al-Bustan News
Arab Music Played a Full House at Penn
Read about our concert of Arab music and see photos of the wonderful evening.
Al-Bustan Launches Arab Music Ensemble
See Video and Photos of Arab Music Ensemble in progress.
In Memory of Hilda Barakat
Remembering a long-time friend of Al-Bustan.
Al-Bustan Camp – July 2009 – In Action
View two videos of Camp in Action!
Upcoming & Recent Events
February 7 and 8: Simon Shaheen in Philadelphia
Shaheen leads master workshops with 3 ensembles and juries competition.
Sign-Up for Arab Percussion Workshops – Winter Season
Registration is open to youth and adults for 7-weeks of Arab percussion with Hafez El Ali Kotain, starting February 13, 2010.
Join The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble
Registration is open for anyone interested to join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble, starting on January 13, 2010.
Auditions Open for Simon Shaheen All-Star Music Ensemble
Young instrumentalists are invited to audition February 8, 2010 to perform with Simon Shaheen.
December 4: An Evening of Arab Music
Al-Bustan presents a concert of classical Arab Music at U-Penn
Nov/Dec: See Al-Bustan and Others Around Town
Check out these upcoming events of interest. . .
October 30: Come Make Art with Tremain Smith
Opening reception for “Nahnu al-Amal/We Are the Hope” exhibit . . . see photos of art-making at reception!
October 25: Opening Reception at Penn Museum
Al-Bustan brings Arab music and calligraphy to reception for new exhibit “Iraq’s Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur’s Royal Cemetery.”
