Beit Almusica

National Network
Israel
Address

Street No. 470, Nakhleh/Sobhii Building, 4th Floor.
P.O. Box 787

Shefa-Amer 20200
Israel

Telephone
972 (0) 4 950 1135
E-Mail
heidi@beit-almusica.org
E-Mail (2)
amer@beit-almusica.org
Mobile Phone
972 50 6573813
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Beit Almusica counts with a Board of Directors (five members) in charge of policy and strategic decision making. Professional staff is composed by a team of 5 members and 25 professional Arab and Jewish musicians and teachers. The team is led by Amer Nakhleh, an accomplished Palestinian musician and graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem with ten years of teaching experience. We count with broad community support and the counseling from music specialist Claudia Klenshkov from the Levinsky College. Yearly estimated budget: $430,000 (only 15% is allocated to cover Operational Expenses). Beit Almusica is one of the few civil society organizations able to cover a significant part of its expenses through local income and fees for services provided to our target groups. Other sources of income include: public and private sectors and foundations. Modalities of action: Music Conservatory, Music Festival, Community Outreach.
Mission and Objectives

Established in 1999 with the mission to promote cultural rights of Palestinians in Israel, enrich society through the development of professional musical frameworks, open prospects for artists, and interact musically with other cultures.
Palestinian citizens have suffered from the absence of professional musical frameworks and infrastructure since the establishment of the State of Israel, thus hindering their cultural growth and the development of music as professional art.
Palestinians in Israel are entitled to equal opportunities for cultural and musical expression, to have their own cultural identity, and to benefit from a musical education at the highest standards. Goals:
Create and reinforce professional musical frameworks and infrastructure;
Preserve and promote the heritage of Arab and oriental music;
Develop musical culture and increase Palestinian community’s awareness of music appreciation and empower them to explore a variety of musical genres;
Open opportunities for the most marginalized to have access to professional music education.

Main Projects / Activities

Conservatory: The first and only Arab institution enabling Palestinians in Israel to receive musical education at a high academic level and to pursue an academic degree in music. After completing the academic program, students are entitled to study music at a university or music academy. Beneficiaries: 240 children (5-18 years old) annually.
BA Yearly Festival contributes to revive Palestinian and Arab cultural heritage and raise awareness of the importance of music as part of our cultural wealth. This program exposes the community to the richness of music through 4-5 seasonal concerts. Beneficiaries: 6,000 persons yearly.
Community Outreach: We address the acute need of artistic events and cultural expression through activities at high quality standards. Our aim is to open opportunities for the most marginalized to have access to professional musical frameworks, and to provide Palestinian society with constructive alternatives for self-expression. Beneficiaries: 1,200 yearly.

Contact (1) Full Name
Heidi Paredes
Head of the organisation
Amer Nakhleh