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Welcome, El Sistema Oman
05-06-2026
El Sistema Oman, a new youth orchestra program based in the Gulf area of Muscat, Oman, is completing its pilot year. The program operates in partnership with The American International School of Muscat and ABA Oman International School, which provide training, spaces for rehearsals, and ensemble development. Led by trained Omani teaching artists, El Sistema Oman currently serves approximately 40 students from Grades 2 through 8 from local and international backgrounds. Learn more here.
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