We are proud to present the new video about Music Bus Goes Palestine made by Tamador Abu Laban:
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
A Beautiful Message for Pretty from Halimah
Halimah, one of the MwB trainees, is deaf. She has recorded the message above in sign language for Pretty. Pretty is one of the youth leaders from Rwanda Youth Music, the MwB program in Rwanda. She has fallen ill and trainees from other MwB projects around the world have written letters to Pretty, wishing her fast recovery and sending her love.
The following text is an interpretation by Magedah and Fabienne:
"Hello. This message is for Pretty.
My name is Halimah. I am from Palestine.
I take the music training.
When I started, I wasn't happy and I was afraid, because I thought I can not do music.
But when I continued the music training I succeeded and I became happy.
The music training gave me more trust and I thank everyone that works in this music project.
I pray always for you Pretty that you will get better.
Don't be sad or worried.
I want to see a picture of you.
And I want to meet you, insha'allah, when you will be healthy again.
Bye, Kisses!"
Thank you Halimah for your beautiful message, and thank you Magedah for translating all the workshops into sign language!
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| More messages from Palestine: letters from music workshop leader Amanda and rappers Nadim and Anan |
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| Pretty reading the letter from Anan |
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Music Workshop Leader Training PART 1
During the last two weeks many activities took place: we held another Music Workshop Leader Training in Bethlehem for 30 trainees, two samba percussion workshops in al-Ma'sara and Hebron, a workshop for 30 kindergarten teachers in Ghirass Cultural Center, and 11 music workshops in al-Azzeh refugee camp, Aida refugee camp, a psychiatric hospital and a center for children with cancer and other severe illnesses. Indeed, too many activities for one blog post! Today I share some pictures from the Music Workshop Leader Training with MwB trainer Christiaan Saris and Fabienne van Eck, pictures from the other events will follow later.
Chris, thank you for your great commitment! We are all very inspired by your beautiful work.
Thank you Sineen and Ahmad for making the pictures and thank you HLT for the beautiful training space.
Chris, thank you for your great commitment! We are all very inspired by your beautiful work.
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| Imagination exercise: walking like a very old man... |
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| Who is giving a secret sign to stop or start clapping? |
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| Warm-up with Chris: taking a shower |
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| Percussion with sticks |
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| Car Dance |
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| 8-4-2-1-1-1-1 Dance |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Samba Trainer Wanted!
Looking for
a change? Looking for
a challenge?
Do you
drum to a Palestinian
beat?
Are you
ready for a life-changing
opportunity?
A
samba trainer…
We are
looking for
a professional
percussionist with
samba experience
to coach beginner
samba groups
in Palestine.
The position
is voluntary
with expenses
(flight, accommodation,
food, local
transportation) covered
for two
months, starting
in January
2013.
…to teach talented
young Palestinians…
You will work
with young
people who
have drive
and ambition
but no
opportunities. Many
young people
in the samba groups have
suffered emotional
trauma, and
almost all
are deeply
affected by
the on-going
occupation.
…as
part of
a community
music project
in Palestine…
Music
Bus Goes
Middle East
is a
project of
Musicians without Borders and Holy Land Trust. It uses community
music to
address problems
in the
conflict-ridden society
in Palestine.
Our music
and nonviolence
training projects
and activities
for children
are enormously
successful throughout
the West
Bank. In 2012 we
expanded the
project with
rap and
samba activities
for youth.
We are now looking for a samba trainer to guide the groups in
improving their musical skills.
…and
make a
difference!
Do not
underestimate the
challenge. You
need to be
able to
maintain control
of a
roomful of
young men
and women
(age 16-24).
Palestine can be a challenging place to live and work because of the
ongoing occupation, poverty and cultural issues.
You will
need to
be able
to inspire
the youths
as well
as coach
them, and
display a
high degree
of cultural
sensitivity.
How
To Apply?
Please
send us
your CV
and a
letter explaining
your motivation
before December
1 2012.
Short-listed candidates
will be
contacted and
invited for
a Skype
interview with
the local
project manager.
For
more information
or to
apply please
email
fabiennevaneck@gmail.com
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