Félix Briceño and Ron Alvarez, the two El Sistema teachers that worked with In Harmony Lambeth and The Nucleo Project during the last two weeks, are very proud of the work done with both Sistema-inspired programmes. ‘We focused on the energy, the technique and the discipline of orchestral rehearsals’ says Ron, who led sessions at
At the end of the first week of the Sharing Notes project, Ron Alvarez and Félix Briceño look very happy. They each have reasons to be excited about the work that they have been doing with Sistema-inspired programmes in London. ‘It feels very similar to working in El Sistema in Venezuela,’ says Félix about The
El Sistema teachers Felix Briceño and Ron Alvarez today flew into London, ready to begin work with the Sharing Notes project. For the next two weeks they will lead sessions at In Harmony Lambeth and The Nucleo Project, and afterwards they will work with In Harmony Liverpool and Sistema in Norwich. 'We are very happy to be
‘We might need to pay for extra baggage for our flight to England,’ jokes Ron Alvarez. ‘I’m bringing a violin, lots of music scores and all the passion, energy, curiosity and positive energy that I can carry!’ Ron is one of two teachers from Venezuela’s El Sistema who will work with four Sistema-inspired programmes across
The Nucleo Project children that took part in the Sistema Europe Summer Camp in Turkey have come back with very positive comments about this experience that was made possible through funding obtained by Sistema England. “This whole experience has increased my love for music and inspired me to practice even more and increase my standards”,