Return early beginnings of a theater in Oman with the advent of formal education, as well as practices within the play, sports clubs, which included elements of theatrical experiences experienced in some countries in the Arabian Gulf. He came to the Youth Theater in 1980 to embrace this beautiful art, followed by the emergence of young teams to theaters in various provinces and regions of the Sultanate, as well as theater troupes civil, there was also a prominent role for the University Theater, all of which helped to promote the development scene in Oman


First: theater school before the age of Renaissance:

When talking about the beginnings of the first to enter the theatrical activity in the Sultanate of Oman does not have to stop at Saidia three schools which had been present before in the Sultanate in 1970, on the grounds that these schools had been the practice of theatrical activity for the first time, schools Saidia three which had been present in the Sultanate by 1970 .
The paragraphs are analog in classical Arabic or in English, and they deal with some situations and humor critical of some ethical flaws, as it was confined within the walls of schools .. Did not go out to the masses of Oman, and have no provisions of this period of innovation and creativity because they were based on textbooks.


Second: the theater school after the age of Renaissance:

One of the main results of comprehensive development in Oman in 1970 that appeared great attention to education, which led to the opening of many schools, but it was noticeable focus on basic sciences, and the theatrical activity was less interest in it, so the success of the theatrical experience within the same school is limited, and confined in most cases the attention of school districts where it was provided some plays during the annual observance of Education, this annual celebration is held responsible for the development of theater school.


III: Theater Clubs in the Sultanate

When you talk about the scene in the clubs, we must pause at a theater Ahly, he is considered the ideal model of the theatrical experience in the Sultanate clubs, and then comes Oman Club, which flourished in which theatrical activity in the seventies, do not fail to mention the sporadic experiments in the Sultanate of other clubs, whether in the capital Muscat, in the provinces and other regions of the Sultanate.

Theater Ahly

Contributed to the club scene in spreading awareness among the people of Oman playwright, was also able to offer twenty-eight short play - Sketch - in a period of six years are the beginning age of the theater in this club since 1970 and even in 1976.

Theater Club Oman

Oman Club is one of the first clubs that made theater, which was a simple comic scenes that address some social issues, no doubt that the representatives in these submissions were the sons of Oman, but unfortunately did not record these presentations in the records of the club .. For this we could not reach to the nature of the plays that were presented on stage at this club, in addition to the non-citation of the origin of these plays

IV: Youth Theater:

Youth Theater Troupe was established in Muscat in 1980 under the auspices of the Ministry of Information and Youth then-first official theater group in Oman, supported by a governmental entity.

Team is composed of a constellation of young men and women Omani enthusiasts, some of whom he was exercising the drama for the first time, some of whom he had a previous experience in the clubs for whom the artist Zaal Persian artist honorary Bint Khamis Al-Ajmi and artist Saud bin Salim Al Darmaki, the artist called Mohammed Al Balushi and artist Mohsin bin Ali Al Balushi, the artist Abdul Muharrami Razzaq Bin Ali Said al-Hashemi, the artist and the artist Hamad bin Khalfan Al Hadrami and artist as well as impeccable gold director Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Shanfari and director Abdul Karim Ali Jawad's son and others who laid the foundation of Sahmuavi Theater for Young People with hope and a sincere desire to make theater a distinctive contribution in educating the public of the importance theater as a cultural actor leading to the formation of the experience of play is able to raise the achievements of prosperous times experienced by the Sultanate.

To achieve this, has been appointed Professor Mustafa Hashish, for the training of representatives and directed theater productions, also professor Mansour Irons to play inspired by the texts of the environment of Oman were also sent a group of young Omani Arab Republic of Egypt in a training course to study the art of acting at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art.


The first act provided by the Youth Theater is a drama ((The Merchant of Venice)) for the English author William Shakespeare to be the flagship of the band, then rolled offers will be helped in consolidating the traditions of theatrical work, and the formation of a prominent Omani cadres in various areas of the play.

Youth Theater has evolved considerably short time compared umrah represented in the number of submissions and diversity, and also awards obtained by some theatrical performances, through its participation in external competitions.

Youth Theater presented a number of plays from historical subjects of Oman's legendary history as a play (home) in 1982 and a play (banner) in 1983 and also a number of plays such as social play spider web in 1988 and play (illusion millionaire) in 1989 and play troubleshooter in 1990 and play sane listener and speaker ... ) In 1993.

Youth Theater also presented plays based on myth and pop culture (such as operetta Fares) in 1990 and play (valleys) in 1992 and play (voyage Sultana) in 1993.

It plays by the Youth Theater quote from the Arab theater play (I want to understand in) 1986 and a play (the fairer sex) in 1990 and also introduced from the world stage as well as a play (The Merchant of Venice) and play (Othello) in 1997 and a play (a doctor despite the nose) in 1998 and play (Macbeth) in 2004.

Traditional Arts

Represents the Omani folklore and intangible cultural heritage of particular importance in that it reflects many aspects of life and economic and cultural aspects and intellectual property of the Omani society and the arts that reflect the individual's life, customs and traditions at weddings and funerals, which was and still exist today. Concerned with the art department of the People's direct supervision of the care and development of folklore and intangible heritage of the Sultanate and the visibility at the local level and internationally, through the monitoring and registration of various folk arts in the fields of folk literature, music and songs and participate in festivals and holding seminars and lectures in the field of literature and the arts and cultural heritage of the popular consultation.

Have been recorded many teams in the various regions of the Sultanate of these teams offer various arts Oman ancient musical instruments of the old popular rhythm notably: --
Drum, Kherkhac, Shal, maritime accident, Trump or Jem, Alsnbug, duff, Rababa, oboe, flute. It uses many types of these machines according to the desired rhythm and words opera and implications associated with the performance of kinetic art.

In the area of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the department is to collect all publications, research and studies related to this topic ((books and magazines published research in the field of folklore and folk medicine and traditional industries as well as video and audio to other popular arts Omani old)) were collected in the office especially prepared for this purpose.

Art department also pay great attention to popular Omani talent in the music field through the introduction of their hands and give them an opportunity for training and education, fine-tuning their talents for organizing a music section of the annual cycle of many courses and programs of scientific theory and in various musical instruments ((violin, oud, Aleorg, cello , Alknturabas, Act)) and the teaching of musical theories such as ((read musical notation, shrines and various Arab)). The Service oversees the institutes and orchestras, through the development of checks to create and provide material support to them.

The most popular arts

Folk arts and diverse variety Oman purpose provided for and the appropriate district and community, there are arts of urban and other Bedouin communities play there as well as arts and the plenary sessions brown roots. And the arts associated with the work of art as well as singing, dancing and traditional customs are common.

One of the most widespread folk art in the Sultanate: --

• Azi
• Alrsha
• Altgrud
• Alayala
• Alhbot
• Alruah
• Niruz
• A lwana
• Al midan (field)
• Chah Chah
• Alhmbura
• Buraa
• Shoubani
• Algosavia

Oman Sports

Oman Industry

Industry is the backbone of life and economic lifeline, and a measure of the progress of nationsa and excellence.. And crafts but an important part of those industries and even based in fact, it is cultural heritage, cultural and social legacy of Ancient successive generations, fathers and grandfathers, so it was important that these trades are richly appreciated and cherished for Euclid Ancestors of the beautiful creations interjected from the reality of daily needs and living conditions.
 

Royal Oman Symphony

His majesty the Sultan was the driving force behind establishing the core of ROSO, in September 1985, and this is why the decision was taken to recruit young Omani musicians (male and female) who were keen to encompass a new world of timeless classical music. It was a unique idea from the outset, a rare and courageous step full of confidence and courage.
These intrepid young musicians began their musical training under the instruction and directives of professional musicians from different parts of the world. With the passage of time, their musical talents grew and they soon began taking examinations from the Associated Board of Music, in Britain, where they attained internationally recognized qualifications.
On July 1st 1987, ROSO, under the patronage of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, performed its debut concert. This was the first of a long line of concerts that were to follow – to date, the total number of concerts reached hundreds, inclusive public and private concerts held within and outside of the Sultanate.
There have been many landmarks in the history of ROSO, including their appearance in 1996 with Lord Menuhin and in 2005 with Dr. Subrimaniam, both of whom are world famous violinists. Many other world-renowned conductors and musicians have graced the stage of ROSO, including the likes of celebrated conductors such as Dimitri Alexeyev, Russell Keable, Malcolm Binney and Simon Wright, to name but a few.
With this year’s celebration of ROSO’s 22nd anniversary it is good to note that many of the original members are still playing in the orchestra. The future holds enormous promise for the orchestra’s Omani musicians. With concerted commitment, drive, vitality, true ability and the acquired knowledge that comes from year’s of diligent dedication and practice, there is strong potential to produce a new generation of talented Omani conductors and composers, who will play their important part in developing Omani classical music.
The story of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra is one of courage, energy and sheer daring, beginning with a study on the best way of forming a Royal Symphony Orchestra, as instructed by his Majesty the Sultan, in 1984. It was decided that all of the orchestra’s members should be Omani nationals and, as the country had no tradition of western classical music, the whole project had to start from scratch.
In 1985, the first boys were recruited by a team from the Royal Guard of Oman. They visited many towns and villages looking for suitable candidates. The new recruits would be pioneers in aquest to develop a symphony orchestra. A brave decision for them and their families, as none of them had heard or seen a symphony orchestra.
A list of 1,300 applicants was narrowed down to a short list of 250 and from this 100 were selected to start training. Initially the boys learnt English language and some rudimentary music in preparation of the arrival of musical instruments and music teachers. In the spring of 1986, the first instruments arrived, followed shortly by the first batch of music teachers.
On July 1st, 1987, the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert, at the Bustan Palace Hotel’s Oman Auditorium, in front of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and an invited audience.
ROSO is unique in many ways. The main being that it is the only pure Arabic symphony orchestra, there is no other such orchestra in the world and it is a record that Oman should be justly proud of.
A big step was taken in July 1988 when the orchestra gave its first public performance and in September of the same year 25 more boys were recruited.
ROSO comes under the auspices of the Royal Guard of Oman. The Orchestra’s home is located near Seeb, north of Muscat, in Oman, and is basically the equivalent of a western style private music college. Besides the administration block, the campus has accommodation facilities for all of its musicians, together with small and large rehearsal rooms that can accommodate sectional and individual practice and the full orchestra, respectively. There is a school that teaches younger members English language, Mathematics, Music Theory and Arabic language and social studies. There are recreational and dining facilities and a Mosque to allow for prayers.
ROSO is one of the only remaining Royal Court Orchestras in the world. Their public concerts here are performed at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel’s Oman Auditorium and at the Muscat Intercontinental Hotel. They have travelled abroad and have made public performances on many occasions, in Belgium, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and privately in London and Paris.
Further concerts have taken place in Paris in October 2005, at the invitation of UNESCO for their International Conference, and in Bahrain, in November 2005 for the 14th Bahrain Music Festival. ROSO also had the privilege of being invited to the Young Euro Classic festival, in Berlin in 2007, where they received a 10 minutes standing ovation at the end of their performance. This concert featured the world-famous violinist Dr. Subrimaniam and renowned Lebanese lute player Marcel Khalife.
In addition to this, ROSO has played with some of the world’s best musicians, including the late Lord Menuhin in 1996 and in 2005 they appeared in Oman with the world renowned violinist Dr. Subramaniam. The orchestra also performs for many visiting dignitaries to the Sultanate, at the behest of His Majesty the Sultan.
Over the years many ROSO musicians have, under their own initiative, studied various aspects of music. Many of them have started writing music and it is with great pride that one of them, Hamdan al Shaely, had his world premier, ‘Blessed Renaissance’ performed by ROSO earlier this year in Berlin. This piece was well received by the German audience.
Some of the musicians are seeking to become conductors and composers. To further encourage them, every year musicians are selected to go on courses during their summer holidays, with the aim of producing conductors, musical specialists and composers.
To capitalise on the significant success achieved by the orchestra and its talented musicians, in 2003 His Majesty the Sultan initiated a student recruitment drive for the Orchestral School. The Royal Guard advertised and many hundreds of young Omani boys and girls applied for places at the school.
After employing ROSO Music School’s stringent testing method, known as the Bentley Method, to ascertain the musicality of the candidates, the large number of applicants was whittled down to a more manageable number. This number was further reduced following compulsory medical examinations, which checks the applicant’s physical and cognitive health and ability.
The ROSO School uses the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music – A British system of musical examination – for their yearly examination, which is overseen by external examiners. The future looks bright for these young Omanis, provided they work hard and achieve good results. There are a total of 64 students at present and it is hoped that this number will grow over the coming years.