| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxiii, 408 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is El Sistema? : To play and to struggle: El Sistema in Venezuela ; The global spread of the El Sistema vision ; Understanding El Sistema: a few key ideas -- Key elements of the El Sistema learning environment : Radical inclusion ; Ensemble learning ; Peer learning ; Music as passion and expressivity ; Intensity ; High musical aspiration ; Family and community involvement -- Overview of a movement : Different cultures, different needs ; Following the money ; Connecting the dots ; What we can learn from El Sistema ; A reflection and a celebration. |
| Summary |
"An eye-opening view of the unprecedented global spread of El Sistema - intensive music education that disrupts the cycles of poverty,"--Amazon.com. |
| Language |
English text. |
| Subject |
Fundación Musical Simón Bolívar.
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Fundación Musical Simón Bolívar. |
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Music -- Instruction and study -- Social aspects.
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Music -- Instruction and study. |
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Social aspects. |
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Music -- Instruction and study -- Social aspects -- Venezuela.
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Venezuela. |
| Added Author |
Booth, Eric, author.
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| ISBN |
9780393245646 hardcover |
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0393245640 hardcover |
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