Venezuela’s El Sistema

1. Introducing Venezuela’s ‘El Sistema’

• marshallmarcus.wordpress.com/echoThese slides available at:

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El Sistema - ‘Mission & Vision’ on the website:

MISSION

To systematize music education and to promote the collective practice of music through symphony orchestras and choruses in order to help children and young people in achieving their full potential and acquiring values that favour their growth and have a really positive impact on their lives in society.

VISION

The State Foundation for the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Venezuela is an organization committed to social development through an innovative and hope-instilling music education program, distinguished by its excellence and for having a positive impact on the communities where it is implemented.

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El Sistema - Mission & Vision key elements

MISSION

To systematize music education and to promote the collective practice of music through symphony orchestras and choruses in order to help children and young people in achieving their full potential and acquiring values that favour their growth and have a really positive impact on their lives in society.

VISION

The State Foundation for the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Venezuela is an organization committed to social development through an innovative and hope-instilling music education program, distinguished by its excellence and for having a positive impact on the communities where it is implemented.

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El Sistema - Mission & Vision key elements

MISSION

To systematize music education and to promote the collective practice of music through symphony orchestras and choruses in order to help children and young people in achieving their full potential and acquiring values that favour their growth and have a really positive impact on their lives in society.

VISION

The State Foundation for the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Venezuela is an organization committed to social development through an innovative and hope-instilling music education program, distinguished by its excellence and for having a positive impact on the communities where it is implemented.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2.

Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 3.4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2.

Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 3.Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

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Venezuela’s El Sistema : 10 Quick Facts

Founded 1975 by Maestro José Antonio Abreu 1.Began with 11 young musicians rehearsing in a garage 2. Supported by every Venezuelan government since 1975 3.Currently 400,000, plans to extend to 1 million by 2020 4.

In excess of 2 million Venezuelans through ES since 1975 5.Currently 286 Nucleos throughout 23 Venezuelan states 6.

Currently 396 youth orchestras and 342 youth choirs 7. >100 Sistemas in > 30 countries in 5 continents 8.

Venezuela runs no Sistema outside of Venezuela 9. Estimated to be 1 million young people in Sistemas worldwide 10.

2. Values – Sistema’s ‘DNA’

& Musical Excellence

Start Young

Paper Orchestra Kalikolehua - El Sistema Hawai‘i

Lack of Fear of Failure

Joy...

The Nucleo

Social Cohesion

Inspired Leadership

Inspired Leadership

Inspired Leadership

Inspired Leadership

3. El Sistema in Europe

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Sistema Europe: Members

Armenia Austria Bulgaria Bosnia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England France Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Malta The Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Scotland SpainSlovenia Sweden Switzerland Turkey Wales

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Sistema Europe: plus prospective members

Armenia Austria Bulgaria Bosnia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England France Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Malta T he Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Scotland Spain Slovenia Sweden Switzerland Turkey Wales

Sistema Europe: including all Sistema activity

Armenia Austria Bulgaria Bosnia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England France Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Malta The Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Scotland Spain Slovenia Sweden Switzerland Turkey Wales

Sistema Europe: including all Sistema activity

Armenia Austria Bulgaria Bosnia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England France Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Malta The Netherlands Norway Portugal Russia Scotland Spain Slovenia Sweden Switzerland Turkey Wales

4. ECHO Venues, & Sistema

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

4. ECHO Venues & Sistema

• Barbican Centre London• BOZAR Brussels • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Lisbon • Casa da Música Porto • Cité de la Musique Paris• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam • Kölner Philharmonie• Konzerthaus Dortmund• Laeiszhalle Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

• L'Auditori Barcelona • Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall • Musikverein Wien • Palace of Arts - Budapest • Palau de la Música Catalana• Philharmonie Luxembourg• Stockholms Konserthus • Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Paris • The Sage Gateshead • Town Hall & Symphony Hall

Birmingham • Wiener Konzerthaus

5. Online Resources

Online Video• C2008 CBS 60 minutes http://tinyurl.com/9njreub

• Tocar Y Luchar trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4IYMeeUtc

• Let the Children Play http://tinyurl.com/8swpwog

• Listing of Open Secrets Youtubes http://tinyurl.com/93xbxsz

• Espíritu Barroco Venezolano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVqgl3jTuf8

• La Rinconada nucleo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5esDNlY61A

• BBC Proms 2007 http://tinyurl.com/9w5t3pu

Online Information• Eric Booth’s original essay http://tinyurl.com/99oukre

• YOLA Resource Library http://www.laphil.com/education/yola/resource-library

• Jonathan Govias http://jonathangovias.com/el-sistema/faqs/

• Marshall Marcus http://marshallmarcus.wordpress.com

• Sistema Europe http://sistemaeurope.org

• Sistema Global https://www.facebook.com/Sistemaglobal.org

Venezuela’s El Sistema