Closing and Awards Ceremony of the First “Nagham 1” Music Festival

19-11-2025
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.