Via Music Education Works A two-year study by researchers at the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI) at the University of Southern California shows that exposure to music and music instruction…
Photo by Robert S. Vibert OrKidstra is grateful to the City of Ottawa’s Capacity Building Funding Program (Cultural Funding Support Section), a generous gift from an anonymous donor and Baytek…
Under the inspiring leadership of CBC TV, documentary film crews have captured OrKidstra’s story – how the power of music truly empowers kids and builds community. Click here to watch the…
“Right from the beginning, this trip changed my life completely. I could not be more grateful for such an unbelievable opportunity.” “Where do I even start? Wow. This trip really left…
“OrKidstra is like a second family to me and there is nobody else I would want to share this amazing experience to Mexico City with.” “The experience I had in…
“Encounters/Encuentros is what music is all about” “Mexico was simply amazing! Fantastic music teachers, world famous conductors, beautiful music, new friends and of course the heat. I have learned so…
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE AND ORKIDSTRA MOURN THE DEATH OF JOSÉ ABREU, FOUNDER OF EL SISTEMA March 27, 2018 – OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre and Ottawa’s Sistema-inspired program, OrKidstra…
OrKidstra is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of José Antonio Abreu, the award-winning founder of El Sistema, the social development through music program that has transformed the lives…
“For this opportunity to play under the baton of legends, Arturo Márquez and Gustavo Dudamel, I will be forever grateful.” “Hi, my name is Evelyn and I’m 14 years old….
