The Open String

01/21/2017

Look at that smile! Viola says, "The orchestra is a place where I can learn and enjoy music with my friends." Music education programs are vital to the health and well-being of children, *especially* in violence ridden and low income areas of Latin America. The Open String provides 100% free access to music ed programs in the US and abroad. Help us continue our mission with a donation today: http://buff.ly/2iOtH4q.

01/19/2017

Nabila from partner organization and model Orquestra Ludena in Rosario, Argentina has a few things to say here about how playing music affects her. Consider contributing to our music ed programs today at www.theopenstring.org/donate.

01/16/2017

Congratulations to Jane Kramer of TOS partner organization Enriching Lives through Music for receiving the 2016-2017 MLK Humanitarian Award from the Marin County Human Rights Commission. A well-deserved honor! http://www.marincounty.org/main/county-press-releases/press-releases/2017/hr-mlk-humanitarian-011317

01/15/2017

In Their Own Words: The impact of Argentina's Orquesta Ludueña
"I like to make friends in the orchestra and play the violin." —Alexander Nieto
Photo by Matias Sarlo.

01/14/2017

D'Addario Foundation strings delivered to Escuela Orquesta Barrio Ludueña, Argentina
The Open String has delivered strings courtesy of the D'Addario Foundation to Rosario, Argentina's Escuela Orquesta Barrio Ludueña. When musicians in the developing world don't have access to strings, they resort to using a variety of materials, often waste from landfills. Your donation helps us put quality materials into the hands of underserved youth so they can experience the many benefits of making music. Make your donation today. Photo courtesy of Matias Sarlo.

01/13/2017

In Their Own Words: The impact of Argentina's Orquesta Ludueña
"The truth is that the orchestra is where you learn what music is." Teresa Gomez

01/13/2017

Portrait: Argentina's Orquesta Ludueña
Members of Argentina's Orquestra Ludena posed for photographer Matias Sarlo.

01/11/2017

In Their Own Words: The impact of Argentina's Orquesta Ludueña
"For me, the orchestra is a place where I have many friends and where I can hear the harmony of many instruments." Julieta Romero

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01/10/2017

In Their Own Words: The impact of Argentina's Orquesta Ludueña
"I like to make friends in the orchestra and play the violin." Alexander Nieto

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01/09/2017

El Sistema—Our partners in Social Action for Music
is a support and advocacy network for people and organizations inspired by Venezuela's monumental music education program. Many of our partner organizations are in the el Sistema network providing quality music education to at risk youth. Photos courtesty of Matias Sarlo.

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01/07/2017

Reporting from the field—Argentina: Escuela Orquesta Barrio Ludueña
Rosario, Argentina is home to Escuela Orquesta Barrio Ludueña, an el Sistema orchestra that has 16 free workshops and 220 direct recipients of 3-16 years of age, studying violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion, clarinet, flute, horn, trumpet, and trombone. Photo courtesty of Matias Sarlo.

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01/06/2017

Reporting from the field—Argentina: Escuela Orquesta Barrio Ludueña
With 36 teachers on staff, the orchestra is up-leveling fast and is becoming a popular attration in Rosario. They have used your donations to increase staff and provide better quality supplies to their students. Any donation produces big changes. Consider making your donation today. Photo courtesty of Matias Sarlo.

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