1. Venezuela’s El Sistema

2. 1. Introducing Venezuela’s ‘El Sistema’ marshallmarcus.wordpress.com/echo These slides available at: http://marshallmarcus.wordpress.com/echo

3. El Sistema - ‘Mission & Vision’ on the website: 3 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.

4. El Sistema - Mission & Vision key elements 4 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.

5. El Sistema - Mission & Vision key elements 5 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.

6. 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. 6

7. 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. 7

8. 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. 8

9. 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. 9

10. 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. 10

11. 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. 11

12. 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. 12

13. 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. 13

14. 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. 14

15. 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. 15

16. 2. Values – Sistema’s ‘DNA’

18. & Musical Excellence

21. Start Young

23. Paper Orchestra Kalikolehua - El Sistema Hawai‘i

24. Lack of Fear of Failure

25. Joy...

26. The Nucleo

33. Social Cohesion

34. Inspired Leadership

38. 3. El Sistema in Europe

40. 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 40

41. 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 41

42. 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

43. 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

44. 4. ECHO Venues, & Sistema

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 5. Online Resources

56. Online Video C2008 CBS 60 minutes http://tinyurl.com/9njreubhttp://tinyurl.com/9njreub Tocar Y Luchar trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4IYMeeUtchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq4IYMeeUtc Let the Children Play http://tinyurl.com/8swpwoghttp://tinyurl.com/8swpwog Listing of Open Secrets Youtubes http://tinyurl.com/93xbxszhttp://tinyurl.com/93xbxsz Espíritu Barroco Venezolano http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVqgl3jTuf8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVqgl3jTuf8 La Rinconada nucleo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5esDNlY61Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5esDNlY61A BBC Proms 2007 http://tinyurl.com/9w5t3puhttp://tinyurl.com/9w5t3pu

57. Online Information Eric Booth’s original essay http://tinyurl.com/99oukrehttp://tinyurl.com/99oukre YOLA Resource Library http://www.laphil.com/education/yola/resource-libraryhttp://www.laphil.com/education/yola/resource-library Jonathan Govias http://jonathangovias.com/el-sistema/faqs/http://jonathangovias.com/el-sistema/faqs/ Marshall Marcus http://marshallmarcus.wordpress.comhttp://marshallmarcus.wordpress.com Sistema Europe http://sistemaeurope.orghttp://sistemaeurope.org Sistema Global https://www.facebook.com/Sistemaglobal.orghttps://www.facebook.com/Sistemaglobal.org

58. Venezuela’s El Sistema