Academic Study in Ancient Egyptian Music (Pharaonic Music)

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Professor Dr. / - Faculty of Music Education - Helwan University, Egypt, Helwan University

Abstract

The cultural legacy of music, song and dance in the life of the ancient Egyptians is the heritage of a civilization
A human being that received the attention of kings and gods, as well as the patronage of priests and clergy for its primary role in cultivating religious sentiment inside houses of worship, for its accompaniment to ritual ceremonies, chants and worship, and thus the music attained the sanctity of the temple.
Music and singing also had an effective cultural and social role in the various aspects of worldly life, which enriched the heritage of popular literature in terms of customs, traditions, and patterns in various occasions of daily life that included various layers of ancient Egyptian society, starting with the Pharaoh King and even the lower classes. Many societies and peoples around the world.
Due to the importance of this cultural heritage for mankind, some international bodies have contributed to providing material support to establish the first postgraduate diploma in the world aimed at reviving the heritage of ancient Egyptian music.
Conditions of registration and enrollment in the diploma
All holders of a bachelors degree or bachelor’s degree in various disciplines from one of the Egyptian universities or an equivalent degree from any recognized scientific institute in Egypt or abroad are accepted to study, provided that a personal interview is held.
Duration of study: One academic year (two semesters) to obtain a postgraduate diploma in ancient Egyptian music sciences and evening studies online.
Academic qualification: The student obtains a postgraduate diploma in ancient Egyptian music sciences from the Faculty of Music Education, Helwan University

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