About the Rimon Program

"The Rimon Music Experience" will provide you with a unique opportunity for music studies in Israel with an educational “Israel experience.

Rimon is Israel's largest independent professional contemporary music school, located in Ramat Hasharon (a suburb of Tel Aviv). Rimon offers eight majors: composition and arranging, film scoring, song writing, jazz performance, general performance, music production and engineering and an advanced program of composition, performance and production.

On the program students are integrated into classes at Rimon, and join ensembles with the Israeli students. In addition to the studies at Rimon, the program includes Hebrew study, tours throughout Israel, seminars on Israeli society, volunteering and the chance to explore one's personal identity as a Jew and a musician.

Our main goals and objectives:

  • To give our students advanced knowlege and skills for arranging, composition, improvisation, performance, use of technology and music appreciation.
  • To enhance students' knowledge and understanding of their Jewish heritage and to strengthen their Jewish identity.
  • To give our students an opportunity to learn about and experience numerous aspects of Israeli society.
  • To provide a diverse range of experiences throught which students can develop their personal connection to Israel.
  • To provide an interactive experience with Israeli music students

What does the program include?

  • Orientation
  • Ivrit (Hebrew) - the language we all need to speak...
  • Music studies at Rimon
  • Social action – a weekly volunteering fit to each participant fields of interests and qualifications
  • Educational seminars, activities and encounters
  • Celebrating the Jewish holydays and Israel's national days
  • Trips throughout the country
  • Life experience with different young adults from all over the world

How can I get into the Rimon Program?

First, fill out the online application forms

In order to be accepted to Rimon there is a compulsory music audition.

Mr. Kimelman- general and Academic Director of Rimon has given instructions, recommendation and tips about Auditions

You can choose from one of the following options:

  • Rimon School auditions in Israel by the Rimon staff.

    To schedule an audition please contact:
    Mr. Amikam Kimelman (General and Academic Director)
    e-mail: akimelman@rimonschool.co.il
    or
    Tel: +972-3-5408882

  • DVD or video

    Send Rimon your music expression via DVD or video for their audition. Please include the DVD/video and the following 2 letters:

    1. A letter describing your musical history. (Musical education, courses, band, performances etc.).
    2. A recommendation letter from your music teacher describing your musical abilities.
  • Auditions at local music schools worldwide (in cooperation with The Rimon School)

    To check availability please contact:
    Mr. Amikam Kimelman (General and Academic Director)
    e-mail: akimelman@rimonschool.co.il
    or
    Tel: +972-3-5408882

Please Note: All applicants are required to Complete the attached application form for Rimon school.