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June 11, 2009

At the root of all power and motion, there is music and rhythm, the play of patterned frequencies against the matrix of time. We know that every particle in the physical universe takes its characteristics from the pitch and pattern and overtones of its particular frequencies, its singing. Before we make music, music makes us. --Joachim-Ernst Berendt

An Orchestra Making A Difference:
33 years ago, Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu gathered 11 students in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuela and taught them to play music. Over the last three decades, Dr. Abreu's organization, "El Sistema" or "The System" has grown considerably and now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. This inspiring video shows the power of Dr. Abreu's vision and the incredible change that ensemble music has brought to the poorest regions of Venezuela. [more]

Be The Change:
Read more about "El Sistema" and it's founder Jose Abreu. [more]


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On Jun 11, 2009 Ruby Johnston writes:

I just want to share how touched I am from reading that account and watching the video.  I haven't cried that much in a long time.  It just moved me how that man started such an amazing program that helps transform so many lives and just to see how strong his vision was and still is.  I feel so inspired now.

Thank you

On Jun 12, 2009 Renu writes:

Dr Jose Antonio Abreu is a philanthropist in his own way. He has selected a very innovative way of transforming lives of the poor by music. It is a well known fact that Music has great powers that can  bring  positive changes in the baby inside the womb.

Hope may more people use music as a healing and transforming tool for the lives of many.

Regards

 

On Jun 15, 2009 Anna writes:

Bring El Sistema to the US & internationally, by joining the cause: www.causes.com/music4kids

 
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