The El Sistema phenomenon is exploding in the U.S. and beyond! Organizations and schools around the country are eager to become part of the El Sistema movement and understand how they can build their music programs based on the El Sistema model. Programs inspired by Venezuela’s music miracle already exist in many U.S. cities, including Baltimore, Chicago, LA, New York, Pasadena and San Antonio. El Sistema USA discovers new efforts and impassioned individuals who want to join the national movement almost daily.
As El Sistema USA continues to develop, one of its primary goals will be to serve as a national umbrella, networking and advocacy organization for programs modeled on El Sistema. The 2010 Directory Project is El Sistema USA’s first effort to begin to collect national data that will provide important insight into the El Sistema movement as it exists in the USA.
El Sistema USA invites submissions of a short organizational profile towards the compilation of a directory of organizations with activities and missions inspired by or modeled on Venezuela’s El Sistema. Additionally, organizations interested in three-week collaborative placements or internships with the Abreu Fellows are encouraged to submit the Project Directory Form. Thank you for your collaboration.
