Ibn Danan 30
Jerusalem
Israel
- Arts
Ron-Shulamit Conservatory's motto is "music, everyone deserves it." We believe that the arts have the power to bring people of different backgrounds together in creative, positive activity. The conservatory maintains a chamber orchestra composed of religious and secular musicians, and has a music therapy program for children and young adults with special needs who are mainstreamed in activities and concerts with the students of the conservatory.
In our "Jewish Music Preservation" project, music from Jewish communities around the globe is researched, recorded and performed by our orchestras, reviving pieces and bringing these representations of various cultures to a new generation of listeners. Community concerts and free open houses are held on a regular basis, in addition to performances in nursing homes and schools, as part of the goal of enriching the cultural life of Jerusalem residents and bringing the benefits (cultural, educational, social, creative and personal) of music to all.
Building Bridges: There exists in Israel a large divide between the religious and non-religious, with both groups avoiding each other, or in the worst case, openly hostile towards each other. Misconceptions, stereotypes and biases abound. Our programs bring together these two groups around their shared love of music, and they learn to see their similarities instead of their differences. This aspect of pluralism and coexistece extends to the staff, board, and student body of the conservatory.
Music For All: Community concerts and free open houses, early childhood intro to music classes, explained performances in schools, music therapy and mainstreaming for children with special needs, concerts in nursing homes and areas hit by terror attacks.
Jewish Music Renaissance Project: Music from Jewish communities around the globe is researched, recorded and performed by our orchestras. Compositions are also specially written for our performance groups. We have put out 4 cd's as part of this project.
Educational Advancement and Economic Independence for Women: Ron Shulamit runs the only B.Ed. program for women from low socio-economic backgrounds whom otherwise would not get a higher education. Through the program they gain a higher education and a career, helping them break out of poverty.