Israel is home to many Palestinian musicians, including internationally acclaimed oud and violin virtuoso <answer>Taiseer Elias</answer>, singer Amal Murkus, and brothers Samir and Wissam Joubran. Israeli Arab musicians have achieved fame beyond Israel's borders: Elias and Murkus frequently play to audiences in Europe and America, and oud player Darwish Darwish (Prof. Elias's student) was awarded first prize in the all-Arab oud contest in Egypt in 2003. The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance has an advanced degree program, headed by <answer>Taiseer Elias</answer>, in Arabic music.[citation needed]
Who is the head of the advanced degree program in Arabic music?
Taiseer Elias