El Sistema: Music for Social Change

Hardback

Main Details

Title El Sistema: Music for Social Change
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christine Witkorsky
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:300
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreTechniques of music and music tutorials
ISBN/Barcode 9781785580055
ClassificationsDewey:780.71
Audience
General
Illustrations colour photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Omnibus Press
Imprint Omnibus Press
Publication Date 11 January 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

El Sistema - "the system" - is a music education phenomenon. Since its inception 40 years ago, over a million Venezuelan children from many different socio-economic backgrounds have participated in its mission of "social change through music". This book therefore offers practical information for those seeking knowledge, inspiration or guidance for adapting El Sistema to widely divergent socio-economic settings, particularly within the USA. Designed as a collection of essays, it explores the voices and experiences of teachers, leaders, parents, and experts from related fields with the hope of inspiring actions, both large and small, to advance social change through music.