Culture Minister Patronizes Graduation of First Cohort of Saudi National Orchestra, Choir

Riyadh, August 20, 2025, SPA -- Under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Music Commission board chairman Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Riyadh on Monday hosted the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir Program, attended by a distinguished group of cultural and artistic figures as well as music enthusiasts.
The ceremony, organized by the Music Commission and attended by Vice Minister of Culture and Music Commission board vice chairman Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, celebrated the graduates of the academic program following a 24-month training journey.
During this period, participants received specialized educational and artistic programs designed by local and international experts to enhance their skills and refine their talents, enabling them to represent the Kingdom on the world’s most prestigious stages.
The ceremony concluded with a musical performance by the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, which received wide acclaim from the audience.
The Music Commission affirmed that this graduating class marks a qualitative step in the development of the Kingdom’s music sector and in establishing national talent on the international stage, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives to strengthen cultural and creative industries.
-- SPA