Venezuela is getting ready to celebrate the 38th anniversary of their world famous ‘El Sistema’ music education project – with brass ensembles playing a central role in the festivities.

Heard

Brass ensemble performances will be heard in a variety of community locations, public squares and cultural centers throughout the country this month to initiate the next step in the development of the National System of Brass Ensembles Academic Program (SINEM).

More than seven hundred musicians will perform works by a wide range of compositions from European and Venezuelan composers – many of whom were initially taught music through ‘El Sistema’.

National standard

The National System of Brass Ensembles was created ten years ago with a mission is to create a national standard including repertoire, technique and musicianship through a sequenced curriculum.

Presently there are sixty ensembles following this progressive national standard in order to ensure appropriate development level and assessment.

The National System of Brass Ensembles was created ten years ago with a mission is to create a national standard including repertoire, technique and musicianship through a sequenced curriculum4BR

Concerts

Throughout the coming month brass ensembles will perform a total of 253 concerts and 363 seminars, with choirs, orchestras, percussion ensembles and brass soloists – including many new works for the medium.