Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for
Education and Student Affairs, attended the closing ceremony of the first
"Nagham 1" Music Festival – the Sayed Darwish Cycle – organized by
the General Administration for Student Welfare – Department of Cultural and
Artistic Activities, under the
patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University. The
ceremony was also attended by a number of deans and vice deans of faculties,
Prof. Wael Tobar, General Coordinator of Student Activities, artist Ezzat Zein,
the festival's guest of honor, Ms. Salwa Fouad, Director General of Student
Welfare, and members of the judging panel, which included: Mr. Syada Ali
Mahmoud, Music Education Supervisor; musician Salah Mahmoud Zaky; Maestro Wael
Hamdy, trainer of the Fayoum University Choir; and a number of faculty members,
administrators, and students. The event took place on Wednesday, November 19,
2025, in the university's Grand Celebration Hall.
Prof. Sherif El-Attar affirmed that this festival
was born grand and is a true reflection of Fayoum University's commitment to
supporting student talent and artistic creativity. He expressed his pride in
the outstanding artistic level and refined vocal performances he witnessed,
wishing all participating students success and good fortune.
Prof. Wael Tobar also noted that the inaugural
Nagham Festival was more than just an artistic event; it served as a platform
for discovering vocal talent. He highlighted the genuine talents showcased,
reflecting the exceptional spirit of Fayoum University students. He emphasized
that art cultivates awareness and reshapes the relationship between students
and society, and thanked the university administration for its support, which
enabled the festival to reach such a high and professional standard.
Mr. Wael Hamdy, representing the festival's
judging panel, praised the outstanding artistic level of the participating
students. He outlined the panel's objectives and recommendations, which
included developing student leadership for the university choir, refining vocal
harmony, and nurturing exceptional student talent, all while upholding the
festival's values and mission. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the
festival results were announced, and the winning colleges and singers were
honored. The results were as follows:
First:
Solo Singing Competition – Female Students
First
Place:
Ahlam
Mohamed El-Senrawy – Faculty of Agriculture
Second
Place :
Sama
Abdel-Tawab – Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Mariam
Abdel-Rahman – Faculty of Specific Education
Third
Place :
Habiba
Abdel-Nasser – Faculty of Early Childhood
Marin
Makram – Faculty of Dentistry
Solo
Singing Competition – Male Students
First
Place:
Mark Amjad – Faculty of Engineering
Second
Place:
Ziad
Mohamed – Faculty of Agriculture
Matthew
Albert – Faculty of Law
Third
Place:
Ahmed
Sayed – Faculty of Science
Ahmed
Mahmoud – University Dormitories
Second:
Special Jury Prize for Group Excellence
Faculty
of Science
Individual
Excellence Award:
Ziad
Zaky – Faculty of Agriculture
Mohamed
Salah – Faculty of Sports Science
Third:
Overall Results Group
First
Place: Faculty of Sports Science
Second
Place: Faculty of Early Childhood Education, and University Dormitories
Third
Place: Faculty of Specific Education, and Faculty of Law
During
the ceremony, the participating faculties presented a musical performance, and
a video showcasing the festival's activities was shown.
At
the conclusion of the ceremony, Prof. Sherif El-Attar honored the members of
the judging panel and the participating faculties, and presented the winning
students and faculties with commemorative shields.
