Baker, Geoffrey - El Sistema

The Venezuelan youth orchestra program known as El Sistema has garnered global renown through its claims to use classical music education to foster social inclusion. Yet, it has been the subject of surprisingly little scrutiny and genuine debate.

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CONTENTS

Introduction
PART ONE: The Institution and Its Leaders
1. El Maestro: Jose Antonio Abreu
2. Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra
3. Organizational Features and Dynamics
4. Demographics and Development
PART TWO: Music Education
5. The Orchestra in Theory and Practice
6. Learning and Teaching in El Sistema
PART THREE: Social Education
7. Social Action through Music
8. Social Inclusion and Discipline
9. Democracy, Teamwork, Competition, and Meritocracy
10. Realities, Dreams, and Revolutions
PART FOUR: Impact
11. The Politics and Economics of Impact
12. Impact on Venezuelan Cultural Life
13. Advances, Alternatives, and the Future
Notes
Bibliography
Index