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AMIS
Eight students travelled to the American
International School of the Hague, to
participate in the Senior Honor Choir
held by AMIS, under the direction of Dr.
Andre Thomas.The Association of Music
for International Schools (AMIS) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to pro-
moting music for international students
who have a passion for music and want to
perform with only the best musicians.
“It was incredible being part of something
this extraordinary,” said Dina Achi. “Hear-
ing all the different voices mix together so
beautifully, especially in the Persian song
(“Naalah”) made me tear up.”
Hundreds of students from over 40 coun-
tries were selected to participate in this
year’s festival.The aim is not only to leave
as better musicians but with new friends.
“Everyone speaks a different language,
but we all understand music,” said Raceel
Labban.
Three days of 9am to 6pm rehearsals left
students exhausted but wanting more.
This is my 3rd year going to this festi-
val,” said Julia Sabra, “and it’s been the
highlight of my secondary school years. To
be surrounded by all these people from all
around the world who are just so passion-
ate about music was like a dream. These
trips to AMIS made me realize that what
I really wanted to do in university was
music.”
Sports and Music
for a good cause
The Ain Aar Middle School Student
Council held an Open House Fundraiser
on Saturday, May 7th to raise money for
local charities. For a small entrance fee,
students played football, softball, volley-
ball and attended a student band concert
at the end of the day.
10
SUMMER
2011