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Classical music
The Classical Music major is the oldest of the school's art majors. For sixty years of the institution's existence, the major's staff has promoted and nurtured youth who have chosen to devote their time and energy to the world of classical music, whether in singing, playing, composing, or conducting. The major operates according to a unique program and provides its students with the opportunity to delve deeper into theoretical musical studies and experience a variety of practical activities.
Practical studies
In the practical area, the school offers students, depending on their area of specialization, the opportunity to participate in rehearsals of the symphony orchestra and choir, and in workshops such as: multi-piano ensembles, an opera workshop, a flute ensemble, etc. The orchestra and choir hold a series of public concerts each year.
During the week, we give students the afternoons to allow them time for personal training, music lessons, and participation in various organizations, such as youth orchestras, conservatory activities, or singing in choirs. In addition, students receive a weekly yoga class.
Theoretical studies
The major's studies include classes in ear development, harmony, music literature, and music history.
All students in the program complete theoretical and practical studies to the extent of 5 study units in the subject "Music" and are also given the opportunity to take the matriculation exam in music, singing, composition and conducting (matriculation recital) to the same extent.
10 study units
Program
And classes
Unique study program for the classical music major
Gifted class
Telma Yellin is home to the first and only "musically gifted" class in Israel. The class was established and is supervised by the National Gifted and Outstanding Division of the Ministry of Education. The class has a unique curriculum in which students receive extensive adjustments according to the procedures for supervising musical education. Students who do not belong to the musically gifted program also study in one parent class together (grades 10-12), in order to meet their unique needs at school.
All students in the program who join in the ninth grade mix in their first year at school in the general music classes, and upon transitioning to the tenth grade, are placed in the music gifted class or the regular music class.
Academic studies
For particularly outstanding students, an academic study track has been opened, in collaboration with the Buchman-Mehta School. This is a unique track for the school, within which these students are able to begin their studies for a bachelor's degree in music as early as the 11th grade. During the two years of 11th and 12th grades, they are able to complete the theoretical core studies at the academic institution and be eligible for conversion to a baccalaureate in music worth 5 credits, meaning they receive both a baccalaureate grade and academic credit.
Composition and Conducting
The program operates two dedicated tracks for students interested in acquiring tools in the field of composition or conducting, in order to provide them with a solution and professional tools so that they can develop into professional musicians, who are not in the field of instrumental or vocal performance.
These tracks operate as an integral part of the classical music major, with students receiving special theoretical lessons and "stage time" in rehearsals with the musicians and singers on new works and conducting the symphony orchestra.
Conducting studies are only possible from the 10th grade.
Collaborations
The music major operates in close contact and in full cooperation with leading musical institutions: the Buchman-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University, the "Ronen Foundation" Association, the "Mishkenot Sha'ananim" Music Center in Jerusalem, the Young Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tel Aviv School of the Arts - Arison Campus, and conservatories throughout the country.
The major team
11 teachers | 2 winners | 9 areas of expertise
The program's staff consists of leading performers, renowned conductors, and senior lecturers at academies and orchestras in Israel and around the world. Team members bring a wealth of experience in teaching, conducting, and performing, from the big stages to daily work with students. The teachers and conductors provide the program's students with a comprehensive musical education, combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with high performance skills and artistic inspiration.
The teachers
Moshe Aharonov Srok
Music literature
Genya Shapiro
Theory, harmony, ear development, piano accompaniment.
Hadas Faran
Choir voice instructor
Gili Radian Sade
Yoga instructor for string instrument players
Rami Oren
Brass Ensemble Instructor
Dr. Tal Zilber
Theory, harmony, ear development.
Dr. Dan Sagiv
History of music
Prof. Yossi Arnheim
Flute Ensemble Instructor
Gilad Harel
Clarinet Ensemble Instructor
Tomer Yariv
Percussion Ensemble Instructor
Ivana Kish
Theory, harmony, ear development, head of the composition class.
Nimrod Meiri Heptel
Multi Piano Ensemble Guide
Aviad Shtir
Continuo Class Instructor
Mauricio Paz
Pipe and Bassoon Ensemble Instructor
Prof. Tomer Lev
Academic advisor for the Classical Music Department, Buchman Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University.
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Dr. Dror Zemel
Performance class instructor for 12th grade pianists
Ofek Sasson
Music History, Producer
Ada Regimov
Harp Ensemble Instructor
The Conductors
CLASSICAL GALLERY
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Admission conditions
The program accepts male and female string, piano, and violin players with at least 5 years of experience studying the instrument. Woodwind and brass instruments, percussion players with at least 3 years of experience studying the instrument,
Singers with at least 2 years of study experience.
*For all practical exams, music or singing, you must come with a pianist as an accompanist. Playbacks may not be used or you may come unaccompanied.
You can join the program in two tracks - the classical class or the musically gifted class.
You will be accepted into the gifted music class if you have successfully passed the exams of the gifted department.
Here are the admission steps in each of the tracks:
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