Who We Are
El Sistema Colorado harnesses the joy of music and ignites the potential in our future leaders through an immersive youth music education program that transcends socioeconomic barriers. ESC was founded in January 2012 with the first after school program in Denver Public Schools serving students at Garden Place Academy, adding Swansea Elementary and Bruce Randolph Middle & High School in the fall of 2013.
Drawing on the inspiration and approach from the original El Sistema established in Venezuela over 40 years ago, the founders of El Sistema Colorado envisioned children of marginalized communities having the same access to music as their more privileged peers.
Since our founding, ESC has served over 1,500 youth throughout Denver. We seek funding to expand our music programs to effectively serve our students with the highest quality music education possible.
In October 2019, we opened the doors to our very own music center and moved programming to our new location in the heart of Curtis Park. We currently serve over 100 students from all across Denver every week.
What We Do
How your program accomplishes its mission and vision: its programs and activities
Our daily afterschool music program is completely free! All are welcome to apply but we prioritize enrollment for low-income families.
Available to students from Kindergarten - Grade 12
No prior music experience is necessary
The program operates Monday to Friday from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Students may choose a string instrument: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Our team of Teaching Artists deliver high level instruction in music through ensembles and private lessons.
What we need help with:
- Help with classes (assisting Teaching Artists)
- Creating/Making materials for classes (paper violins, copies of music, organizing folders, etc)
- Assisting with snack time, games, etc
- Special event assistance (Colorado Gives Day, Potluck Night, Concerts, etc)
- Mentoring younger students through classes Helping with building operations
Details
| (954) 937-1335 | |
| ilarragoity@elsistemacolorado.org | |
| Ingrid Larragoity-Martin | |
| Executive Director | |
| https://www.elsistemacolorado.org/ |
