Edward Said National Conservatory of Music

The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (Arabic: معهد ادوارد سعيد الوطني للموسيقى Ma`had Edward Sa`īd al-Waṭaniy lil-Musīqā) is a Palestinian music conservatory with branches in Ramallah, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nablus and Gaza City.

Its youth orchestra - the PYO - has performed in Palestine, Italy, Jordan, Greece, Bahrain, Germany, Syria and Lebanon.

[citation needed] In addition to administrating two major festivals, the ESNCM promotes concerts of Arabic, western classical, and jazz music throughout Palestine at all times of year.

[citation needed] There are five branches of the ESNCM, located in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Bethlehem, Nablus and Gaza City (inaugurated in 2012), with over 1,000 students altogether.

[citation needed] consists of training in a Western or Arabic instrument, with examinations in 8 grades, each of which can be completed in a maximum of 20 months.

It also includes theory, ear training, and history and appreciation of Arabic, classical, jazz and world music.

[citation needed] Private lessons are also offered to amateurs and music lovers without having to comply with the regular curriculum or to sit for exams.