Saba Al Arz

صبا الأرز

Orchestra and Choir

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Full Ensemble in Concert

About the ensemble

Saba Al Arz Orchestra and Choir is a Lebanese musical community dedicated to preserving the Oriental folklore and musical heritage, while building cultural bridges through the innovative fusion of Arabic and Western music styles.

“Standing on stage and seeing that passion reflected in the eyes of the audience, the musicians, and the choir singing is the moment Saba Al Arz's vision comes to life.”

Safi AridiFounded in the spring of 2022 in Baissour, Mount Lebanon.

Members

Concerts

Years

Next concert

December

2026

Doors open 7:30 PM

Show starts 8:00 PM

Academic Initiative

Winter Musical Evening

Al Rabta Stage, Baissour

An evening of music and heritage featuring the Saba Al-Arz Orchestra and Choir. Accompanied by a band of Oriental and Western Instruments, the program features a scout brass parade, live Dabke, and collaborative choral performances by student choirs spanning Grades 1 through 12 from regional schools.

Featured soloists: To be announced
Duration: 2 hours (with intermission)
Dress code: Semi-formal
Age: All ages welcome

Featured instruments

Piano, Ouds, Qanun, Violins, Clarinets, Cellos, Guitars, Percussion, Brass (Parade)

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Leadership

Main members

Musical Director

Safi Aridi

Musical Director & Co-Founder

Lead Soloist

Jad Aridi

Co-Founder & Lead Soloist

Financial & Operations Office

Rami Malaeb

Financial & Operations Office & Co-Founder

Notation and Scoring

Rashad Aridi

Head of Notation & Scoring | Vocal Coach

Best moments

Best moments, 2025 Winter Concert

Last year's performance in Baissour.

Sponsors and partners

With thanks to the partners who stand with us

Smile Studio
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Auditions

Sing in the choir or play in the orchestra

The choir sings Oriental and Western repertoire in SATB. The orchestra blends Oriental and Western instruments. Rehearsals take place at the Cultural and Sports Association in Baissour.

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Qanun

Practice maqamat

Choose a maqam and drag across the strings. The bright strings are the tonic. A dot marks a quarter-tone, a note that sits between two piano keys. Your choice also sets the notes a click plays across the site.

Maqam

Rast on C

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Sound is off.

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