About The Program | El Sistema
The Harmony Program is inspired by Venezuela's National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras, known as "El Sistema." Committed to improving society through music, El Sistema has gained international acclaim for the breadth of its reach, the quality of its musicians, and the power of its positive influence on the young lives it touches.
In the spirit of El Sistema, the Harmony Program emphasizes the infuence of music-making on social development, encourages learning through ensemble playing, fosters a supportive community for program participants and families, and requires of all involved a high degree of commitment to daily music study.