Sunstate Orchestral Program
El Sistema Tampa
Transforming lives through the power of music!
Inspired by El Sistema
El Sistema is a renowned music education program that originated in Venezuela over four decades ago. Founded by José Antonio Abreu, it utilizes music as a catalyst for social change and youth development.
El Sistema provides free or low-cost instrumental and ensemble training to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, focusing on ensemble playing and collective music-making.
Beyond musical skills, the program aims to foster social integration, discipline, and teamwork. El Sistema’s impact extends beyond music, with notable effects on crime reduction and social inclusion. Its success has inspired similar programs worldwide, highlighting the transformative power of music education in fostering personal growth and community enrichment.
“The Sunstate Orchestral Program-El Sistema Tampa is an ethics project for life, hope, and transformation aiming at social change”
President - Founder of the Sunstate Orchestral Program “El Sistema Tampa”
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Latest News
Music for Refuge Initiative in the News Again: Inspiring Transformation for Tampa’s Refugee Children
The Music for Refuge initiative by the Sunstate Orchestral Program has once again captured attention, shining a spotlight on its powerful impact on the [...]
Harmonizing Lives: Sunstate Orchestral Program’s Music for Refuge Initiative Empowers Immigrant and Refugee Children in Tampa
The Sunstate Orchestral Program’s ‘Música para Refugiarte’ (Music for Refuge) initiative has garnered attention and [...]
National Seminario Ravinia: Inspiring Musical Growth and Community Unity
As summer blooms in the enchanting city of Highland Park, Illinois, a harmonious celebration of music and collaboration awaits. From July 5th to 8th, 2023, Ravinia Festival will host [...]
“Nothing is as universal as music is, and there is nothing more similar to a perfect society than an orchestra. With these two elements, we are increasing the children’s human potential to maximum capacity”
Music Director of the Sunstate Orchestral Program “El Sistema Tampa”
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