Wind and Percussion

The Wind and Percussion department offers instruction in
flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, recorder and saxophone (woodwind instruments),
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone and tuba (brass instruments),
timpany, vibraphone, marimba and others (percussion instruments).

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Award-winning students

Advanced students play in the Young Wind Orchestra, and the Young Philharmonic Orchestra, which are of the best in the country. They appear regularly at Ministry of Education events and conferences and their performances have received the highest praise. Additional ensembles include the flute and saxophone ensembles.

Graduates of the department take the matriculation exams of the Ministry of Education, which include playing a recital and submitting a thesis, and many of them even continue their studies at the higher academy. Every year the students of the department are widely represented among the winners of the America-Israel Cultural Fund and among the recipients of the "Outstanding Musician" status in the IDF.

What's included:

Weekly 60-minute lesson
Weekly music theory lesson
Piano accompaniment when needed
Twice a year evaluation
Performing in at least 2 concerts a year
Participating in an ensemble (determined by playing level)

Extended route
Students are also entitled to receive a 90/120 minute individual lesson at a reduced price, an hour of theory in a group and participation in chamber ensembles and orchestras (for those who are eligible).

Events

Students take part in a number of events and performances through out the year. Many are open to the public. Take a look at the calendar of events to see what is coming up and experience the magic of the Conservatory!

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Wind and Percussion Department Head:

Noam Buchman

Wind and Percussion department head:
Noam Buchman

"Noam Buchman, one of the leading flutists in Israel, appeared as a soloist in a large number of concerts and recordings in Israel and in important music centers in Europe, America and South America. He played as the principal flutist in the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years.

Noam Buchman was one of the founders of the "21st Century Ensemble" and was one of its soloists. His performance appeared on ten CDs in Israel and abroad. His latest CD - "Flute Concerti from Jerusalem", two flute concertos written for him by Shlomo Gronich and Oded Zahavi. His CD "Minginat Halil - Classical Arrangements for the Songs of the Land" with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra won a "Golden Album".

Noam Buchman performs a diverse repertoire of baroque music, classical music and contemporary music. He devotes a considerable part of his activity to the performance and promotion of Israeli works, and top-class composers have dedicated their works to him. For his contribution to Israeli music, Noam won the "Outstanding Performer of Israeli Works" award from the Council for Culture and Art, and the Eden Partosh award from the Ministry of Culture.

At the same time as his artistic activity, Noam Buchman teaches flute at the Jerusalem Academy of Music, and conducts master classes in Israel and abroad."