Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance facts for kids
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האקדמיה למוסיקה ולמחול בירושלים
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Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance,
Givat Ram, Jerusalem |
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Former names
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The Rubin Academy of Music |
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| Established | 1933 |
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Academic staff
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160 |
| Students | 600 |
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| Campus | Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Nickname | JAMD |
| Website | jamd.ac.il |
The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, often called JAMD, is a special school in Jerusalem, Israel. It's a place where students learn all about music and dance. You can find it on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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History of the Academy
The school started in August 1933. It was first called the Jerusalem Conservatory of Music. A violinist named Emil Hauser founded it and was its first director. His wife, Helena Kagan, helped a lot. She was a pioneer in children's medicine in Israel before it became a country.
The first principal was Yocheved Dostorevsky, a pianist from Vienna. Famous Israeli composer Josef Tal led the academy from 1948 to 1952. Classes were first held in a building near Kikar Zion in central Jerusalem. As more students joined, the school moved to a bigger rented building on Hillel Street.
New Building and Name Change
In 1958, a man named Samuel Rubin gave a lot of money to the school. This money helped them buy a new building on Smolenskin Street in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood. The school had a big opening party for the new building. Important people like Golda Meir and Teddy Kollek were there. At this event, the school changed its name to the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem.
That same year, the Academy's library was created. Claude Abravanel was in charge of it. For 35 years, he helped the library collect many books, journals, and music scores. This collection is now in the Academy's library and in the Israeli music archives, which started in 1988.
Music and Dance Pioneers
Edith Gerson-Kiwi, a music expert, taught music history at the school in 1942. She studied the traditional music of Jewish communities in Israel. With Emil Hauser's help, she started a collection of recordings and ethnic musical instruments at the academy.
In 1965, Hassia Levy-Agron started the school's dance department. She was a very important person in the history of dance in Israel. Later, Israeli conductor Mendi Rodan led the school from 1984 to 1993.
What Students Can Study
Today, the Academy has about 160 teachers and over 600 students. It is an independent school, but it also works with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The school has different departments, or "faculties," for students to choose from:
- The Faculty of the Performing Arts (for playing instruments or singing).
- The Faculty of Composition, Conducting, and Music Education (for writing music, leading orchestras, or teaching music).
- The Faculty of Dance, Movement, and Movement Notation (for different types of dance).
Degrees Offered
Students at the Academy can earn different types of university degrees:
- Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.): This is a four-year degree for music performance.
- Bachelor of Education in Music (B. Ed. Mus.): This degree is for students who want to teach music.
- Bachelor of Dance (B. Dance): This degree is for dance students and is offered with the Hebrew University.
- Master of Arts in Music (M. A. Mus.): This is a higher-level degree for music, also offered with the Hebrew University.
High School Program
The Academy also has a high school. It is located next to the main Academy building in Givat Ram. This high school started in the late 1960s. It offers regular school subjects along with special classes in music and dance. This means students can focus on their artistic talents while still getting a full education.
Summer Programs
Every year, the Academy holds a special two-week program in the summer. It's called the International Summer Institute for Strings. This program is for students who play string instruments like violins and cellos.
The Conservatory
The Conservatory is a part of the Academy that offers music and dance lessons to younger students, starting from age five. Students can take individual lessons or group classes. They also get to attend special workshops and master classes. These are taught by the Academy's experienced teachers. Conservatory students often perform as soloists or in groups both in Israel and other countries. More than 700 students are currently studying at the Conservatory.
Famous Former Students
Many talented people have studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. Here are some of them:
- Ofir Ben Shitrit (born 1995), a singer
- David Bizic (born 1975), an opera singer
- Natan Brand (1944–1990), a classical pianist
- Drora Bruck (born 1966), a recorder player
- David D'Or (born 1965), a singer, composer, and songwriter
- Noga Erez (born 1989), a singer
- Riki Guy (born around 1975), an opera singer
- Gilad Atzmon (born 1963), a jazz saxophonist
- Nurit Hirsch (born 1942), a composer and conductor
- Walter Hautzig (born 1921), a classical pianist
- Daniella Kertesz (born 1989), an actress
- Tamar Lalo (born 1989), a recorder player
- Naomi Shemer (1930–2004), a songwriter
- Robert Starer (1924–2001), a composer and pianist
- Edna Stern (born 1977), a pianist
- Ilan Volkov (born 1976), an orchestra conductor
- Yitzhak Yedid (born 1971), a composer and jazz pianist
- Lior Rosner (born 1969), a composer of classical and film music
See also
In Spanish: Academia de Música y Danza de Jerusalén para niños
- List of universities and colleges in Israel
- Dance in Israel
- Music in Israel
- Education in Israel
