In the year 1991 the non-profit organization Keshet Eilon was formed, which aims to train and promote young violinists from Israel and throughout the world who are intent on attaining the highest musical level.
[1] Keshet Eilon is involved in a variety of activities Summer seminar and master classes Every year a three week long international seminar is being held in Kibbutz Eilon, where students attend private lessons and master classes with prominent violin masters, Haim Taub, Edward Grach, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Ani Schnarch, Vadim Gluzman and Hagai Shaham, to name just a few.
During the seminar a violin building workshop operates and students receive training in the art of archery.
Each year about 50 violin students from around the world attend the seminar, accompanied by other string instrument players and pianists.
This enterprise will offer new employment opportunities, stimulate cultural tourism with year-round roster of music events, and attract new residents all year long.