Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music by Tricia Tunstall.
El Sistema, the music education program which has transformed the lives of thousands of at-risk young people in Venezuela, continues to spread worldwide. This inspirational and exciting book takes us into the daily activities of El Sistema and the children and leaders who live it. Along the way, you'll encounter the quietly persuasive founder Jose Antonio Abreu, whose vision of quality music programs building comunity and fostering good citizens has changed the pattern of life in Venezuela for thousands of children and their families.
Overcoming incredible odds such as lack of instruments, places to rehearse, lack of trained personnel, El Sistema began incorporating future needs into their programs by offering classes in building and repairing instruments, and developing a culture of the children teaching each other as a natural part of learning. The program begins with the assumption that everyone plays in a group--orchestra, chorus, piano ensemble--from the very beginning of learning, stressing the ensemble as the basic experience, and demonstrating very high artistic standards.
Through the advocacy of one of its ow,: the charismatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel, this approach has gained worldwide attention and many programs are being developed in a similar model. Don't miss this exciting and stimulating book !
298 pp. Hardback
