Is the orchestra the best medium for social action through music?
No apologies for the orchestra
The Candlestick Maker
It's either light a candle or curse the darkness...
The Butcher, The Baker?
Geoff Baker has written a book. People are worried.
Avoiding the Clap Trap
It may be ubiquitous as a pedagogical tool, but does that make it a good idea?
The Venezuela revisit revisited
It’s not just about the orchestra; it’s about what you do with it.
On the S.S. (Symphonic Ship) Titanic
Can Sistema save the Symphony?
Revenge of the Domestic Dispute Part 3 – in which all questions are answered and all issues forever resolved.
Music cannot be single purpose. The social element it offers is critical, but it's not the only one of importance or value.
El Sistema in the UK – Directory and History
The United Kingdom (encompassing the separate regions and governments of Scotland, England, Wales and N. Ireland) has a long history with Sistema in terms of both núcleo development and presenting Venezuelan ensembles...and the situation in England proper is about to change dramatically!
El Sistema in Canada – 2012 Update
Canadian núcleos are some of the oldest in North America; Canadian universities have hosted the first academic conferences related to el Sistema; a national foundation presented the Símon Bolívar Orchestra in its largest venue to date and formally honoured Maestro Abreu's achievements in 2008; and a Canadian youth orchestra has set the current gold standard internationally in advocating for and securing major government funding.
Orkidstra Ottawa announces Symposium and Simon Bolivar String Quartet Performance
the Orkidstra program will step into the limelight between March 30 and April 1st, as they co-host the Símon Bolívar String Quartet of Venezuela with the Ottawa Chamber Music Society for a symposium and performances.
Jonathan Andrew Govias 