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ABRSM Theory Exams: the ABRSM representative.
The results have finally arrived! Congratulations to all of
the students for achieving such excellent results. Forty Students must take with them into the examination the
nine students achieved a distinction, fifty students original music in the book, no photocopies will be
achieved a merit and twenty six students passed. The allowed. Students need to make sure that they have
certificates are now available outside Ziriab hall. practiced twice with their accompanist prior to the
examination date.
Three students in the Western Department achieved a
perfect score of 100: Students are asked to take the examination slip in with
Naomi Chen – Grade One them to the examination. Slips are available on the
Ailsa Cameron –Grade Two noticeboards.
Seo Hee Hong -Grade Five
Good luck to everyone!
Well done Naomi, Ailsa and Seo-Hee!!!
Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM):
ABRSM Practical Exams: The students in the Preparatory 2 classes will be
The timetable for the ABRSM examinations is on the completing their first theory examination on May 23rd
board next to Ziriab Hall. The exams will be held at Qatar at 10.00am-11.00am. The examination will be held at
Music Academy in Room 37 from May 7th –May 14th. Qatar Music Academy in rooms 39 and 41.
Students need to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the All students are expected to attend a Mock/Practice exam
examination to tune and warm–up. Rooms will be on Friday, May 8th at 10.00am-11.00am. The practice
designated for this purpose. The students will need to go exam will help them to prepare for the exam on May
to the library 10 minutes prior to their exam to report to 23rd.
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Please be aware that if you are currently having lessons in this programme and you wish to
continue having lessons in the 2015-16 academic year you will have to click here and apply online.
Please also note that enrollment into the programme is not guaranteed.
In assessing applications from current Music for All students certain criteria will be taken into
consideration. Teachers’ recommendations on consistent attendance, attitude, practice and
progress will all be looked at before places are offered.
Please be aware that each year the timetable scheduling starts from the beginning. Priority is given
to students in the Academic Programme and then spaces around the schedule are given to Music for
All students. Therefore there is a high possibility that the scheduled time that you currently have
will not be available next year.
QF Radio
Every Thursday of April, teachers and students
from the Arab Music Department hosted interviews
at QF radio, for the show called, Mishwar al-Dahira,
.)(مشوار الظهيرةThe interviews discuss their
experiences at Qatar Music Academy and feature
performances of pieces from the Maqam music
repertoire.
Art Week
Yassine Ayari participated in the Art Week event hosted at the US Embassy on Tuesday April 28th,
2015. Yassine held a workshop on Arab music and musical instruments. Accompanied by his
instrument (the nay), he demonstrated the instruments playing technique and played live for the
audience. It was a wonderful time and experience.
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The Class of
2014-15
Academic
Programme
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Enrique Ulloa
Enrique held two very informative
sessions with parents in April. He spoke
about ways to help motivate your child
to practise regularly and enjoy the
essence of the music that they are
playing. Throughout the week he held
master classes, workshops and worked
with the young children.
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Thanaa Awards
In April Anne-Marie Pigneguy , Ravell Galil, Deborah
Armstrong, Katalin Varro, Rachel Seay and Adele Samuels
received Thanaa Awards for their hard work and dedication
to the Western Music Department. Congratulations to all the
awardees!
Recitals
April was the month of Western Department instrumental recitals with 22 Recitals being held over
two weekends. It was wonderful to see the progress the students had made since the last series of
recitals in December, 2014.
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After I had played my piece and left the stage, I packed up and experienced longest minutes I've ever
felt, when I was waiting for the final result, which was put onto a board, in the lobby of the music
school.
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Sunday, May 10th 9.00am Last day to enroll for Music For All lessons QMA
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Sharqiyyat Exams
The Sharqiyyat Arab Instrument Exam will be on Tuesday May 9th from 09.00-12.00pm. Please
see below the list of the students who will participate.
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Nadir Abdul Salam (Grade 2)
Zeina Hamd (Grade 2)
Yasmine Hamd (Grade 2)
Ajwaad al-Uwaisheg (Grade 1)
Rakan Raed Ayoub (Grade 1)
Isabell Bekirova (Grade 1)
Abdullaziz Al Mansouri (Grade 2)
Abdulla A Najjar (Grade 1)
Qanun
Siwar Ayoub (Grade 1)
Omar Saleh M.Abdulla (Grade 2)
Ameena Khalid Al Meer (Grade 2)