Recruitment of New Members for Korea's El Sistema 'Dream Orchestra Seongbuk'

Seongbuk-gu, Korea's El Sistema 'Dream Orchestra Seongbuk' 2021 New Member Recruitment...Instrument Education for 20 Children from Socially Vulnerable and General Groups Living in Seongbuk-gu or Nearby Areas, No Experience Required

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Korea’s El Sistema program, ‘Dream Orchestra Seongbuk,’ is recruiting new members for 2021.

‘Dream Orchestra’ is a Korean-style program based on the educational philosophy of Venezuela’s ‘El Sistema.’

‘El Sistema’ refers to Venezuela’s free youth arts education system. ‘Dream Orchestra’ applies this to local orchestra education to foster children’s creativity and self-esteem, supporting their growth into healthy members of society.

A Seongbuk-gu official stated, “By utilizing the orchestra’s characteristic emphasis on harmony, participation leads to mutual learning and cooperation,” adding, “Dream Orchestra Seongbuk is making a significant contribution to the multifaceted growth of children and youth in the region.”

The recruitment is for 20 members, targeting socially vulnerable and general children residing in Seongbuk-gu or nearby areas.

The fields of recruitment include violin, viola, bass, flute, clarinet, horn, and percussion. Applicants with no prior instrument education experience are also welcome.

New members will be provided with instruments, education fees, and numerous orchestra performance opportunities. Special programs such as camps are also prepared.

The application period for ‘Dream Orchestra Seongbuk’ 2021 new members is until 6 p.m. on the 24th.

Applications can be submitted via email (jinyoung@sbculture.or.kr).

The application form can be downloaded from the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation website.

The announcement of successful candidates will be posted on the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation website on the 29th, and individual contact will be made. For more detailed inquiries, please contact the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation by phone or email (jinyoung@sbculture.or.kr).

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