Article about Al-Bustan’s weekly music and storytelling workshops offered at Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences, in the Philadelphia Inquirer by Kristen Graham on May 28, 2008: Philadelphia Inquirer
An archive of posts by Nehad Khader
A Wonderful Visit from Naomi Shihab Nye
February 27, 2009
February 2009 On the morning of February 13th, I rushed through the auditorium doors of Moffet School, waved quickly to my students and started preparing for the kids’ presentation to the beloved poet. After catching my breath and settling in, I started to look for her. Could Naomi be back stage waiting for the program [...]
Inspired by the creativity of my students
February 26, 2009
As a teacher I am inspired by the creative works of my students and their excitement to perform in front of their peers. My first mission as a teacher is to support the process of developing confidence and strength in the young folks I teach through self-expression.
Archive of 2008 Events
November 1, 2008
Teacher Workshop with Simon Shaheen Al-Bustan is pleased to present a Teacher Workshop on Arabic Music led by Simon Shaheeen. Free and open to Philadelphia-area music teachers and musicians. Nov 19, 2008, 1–3pm Kimmel Center, Rendell Room 260 Broad Street Co-sponsored by Kimmel Center, School District of Philadelphia, and Middle East Center of University of [...]
Archive of 2005 Events
December 27, 2005
Check out our events from 2005! December 11, 2005, 6-8pm: End-of Year Celebration at U-Penn, Bodek Lounge in Houston Hall. Buffet dinner and screening of youth videos, with Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble recital, led by Joseph Tayoun, and accompanied by Adeeb Refela on violin/oud and Roger Mgrdichian on oud. Proceeds to benefit Al-Bustan. July 28, 2005, [...]
