Author: Myria Kalli

Crossing Paths: A concert series

Written by Myria Kalli on February 20, 2026. Posted in events, Seminars and Events.

Sistema Cyprus announces a series of two unique concerts, aimed at showcasing the musical development of its young musicians. Through these special events, the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy the Intermediate Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaka, the Beginner Orchestras of Nicosia and Larnaka, as well as the Junior Orchestra of Nicosia.

Tickets available here: https://www.soldoutticketbox.com/…/crossing-paths… as well as at all Stephanis stores.

First Concert at the G. Lykurgos Municipal Theatre Larnaka

In the first concert of the series, Sistema Cyprus returns to the Larnaka Municipal Theatre on Saturday, March 14th at 6:00 pm. The young musicians from the Intermediate Wind and Percussion Orchestra of Larnaka and the Intermediate Strings and Percussion Orchestra of Nicosia join forces for an unforgettable musical result that draws inspiration from different musical cultures and historical periods.

The young musicians of Sistema Cyprus are preparing to offer the audience a vibrant, dynamic concert experience, performing works for winds, strings, and percussion. The program includes a wide range of beloved musical compositions, such as Habanera and Toreador’s Song from the famous opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, as well as the masterful overture Romeo and Juliet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A special moment of the evening will be the first official concert appearance of the Larnaka Beginner Wind and Percussion Orchestra. The young musicians will have the opportunity to share the stage with the more experienced generation of Sistema Cyprus, receiving their “baptism by fire” in a real theatrical environment.

Through this variety of works, the concert will highlight the power of music which bridges cultural gaps, encourages dialogue and collaboration, as well as social inclusion. The concert will be held under the artistic direction of maestro and artistic director of Sistema Cyprus, Santiago Ossa Alzate.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: G. Lykurgos Municipal Theatre, Larnaka

Admission to the concert is 8 euros and tickets are available on SoldOut Tickets as well as at all Stephanis stores.

Second Concert at the Satiriko Theatre Nicosia

The second concert will take place on Sunday, April 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the Satiriko Theatre with the Junior Strings and Percussion Orchestra of Nicosia at the center of a beautiful musical experience full of passion and enthusiasm.

The young musicians of Sistema Cyprus will present, among others, the timeless Farandole by Georges Bizet. At the same time, the Beginner Strings Orchestra will take the stage for the first time under the supervision of Anastasia Nicolaidou. This concert represents an excellent opportunity to connect with a wider audience, and a milestone for the orchestra’s musical journey.

The artistic supervision and direction of the concert is by the artistic director and maestro of Sistema Cyprus, Santiago Ossa Alzate.

Don’t miss this magical musical experience!

Date: Sunday, April 5, 2025

Time: 18:00

Location: Satiriko Theatre, Nicosia

Admission to the concert starts from 6 euros and tickets are available at Soldout Tickets as well as at all Stephanis stores.

The Sistema Cyprus concert series reflects the power of music as a means of expression, education, and empowerment. We invite you to celebrate with us the efforts and progress of these children.

Enjoy the concerts “Crossing Paths: A Concert Series,” and witness the power of artistic collaboration among the young musicians of Sistema Cyprus.

Concert Sponsors: Deputy Ministry of Culture

Concert Supporter: Larnaca Municipality

Corporate Sponsors: XM, Mohari Hospitality

Institutional Funder: Yianis Christodoulou Foundation

Institutional Supporters: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia Municipality Multifunctional Centre, Leventis Foundation, Alkionides Foundation, I have a Dream Foundation, Savino Rock Bar, Bridges for Tomorrow

PAID VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY AT SISTEMA CYPRUS

Written by Myria Kalli on December 16, 2025. Posted in news.

Sistema Cyprus is pleased to announce the opening of European Solidarity Corps (ESC) paid volunteering positions for the 2026–2027 cycle. We invite motivated young people who wish to contribute to our mission of social inclusion and youth empowerment through music.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We welcome applications from young individuals with an interest or background in:

Orchestral music, including young musicians and aspiring conductors wishing to gain experience within youth orchestras
Social work, psychology, or project management, particularly those eager to support community-based and music-related activities

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be 18–30 years old

Open to candidates from EU member states as well as Cyprus

PLACEMENT DETAILS

Duration: 1 September 2026 – early August 2027
Locations:Nicosia and/or Larnaka, Cyprus

SUPPORT PROVIDED

Successful candidates will receive:

Accommodation
Monthly pocket money
Travel reimbursement
All provided through the ESC framework.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant, multicultural environment and to contribute to the development of young people through music and social action.

For further information and to submit an application, please access the form linked below.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27 February 2026

APPLICATION FORM

We look forward to welcoming new volunteers to the Sistema Cyprus family.

Call for Collaboration: Teaching Artist – Lower Strings (Double Bass / Cello)

Written by Myria Kalli on November 24, 2025. Posted in news.

Location: Nicosia Nucleo

Collaboration Type: Service Agreement (hourly remuneration)

Commitment: Teaching hours to be agreed based on programme needs and student enrolment.

Start date: September 2026

Role Overview

Sistema Cyprus is seeking one or two Teaching Artists in Lower Strings (Double Bass and/or Cello) to join our team in Nicosia and support the development of our string programme.

The ideal collaborator is passionate about music education and believes in the power of music to empower and connect young people from diverse backgrounds.

Candidates may specialize in double bass, cello, or both instruments. Depending on the profiles of the selected candidates, responsibilities may be distributed between one or two collaborators.

Particular interest will be given to candidates with strong double bass expertise, as this instrument is a priority within the programme.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging group and individual lessons for lower string students (double bass and/or cello)
Prepare advanced double bass students for entry into conservatories or higher music education institutions (for candidates with double bass expertise)
Support ensemble rehearsals and string sectionals as required
Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued
Collaborate with the Artistic Director on lesson planning and repertoire
Participate in internal coordination meetings (paid hours)
Stay informed about effective and innovative music pedagogy

Required Qualifications

Degree in Music Performance (Double Bass or Cello)
Experience teaching music to children and/or young people
Commitment to the values and mission of music-for-social-impact programmes

Desirable Qualifications

Experience preparing students for conservatory or university entry (relevant for applicants specializing in double bass)
Interest in community music practices and socially inclusive music education
Familiarity with El Sistema-inspired pedagogy
Experience supporting young people with varied educational, social, or emotional needs

Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Pre-Selection

Applicants should submit:

CV
Short motivation video
Audiovisual sample demonstrating teaching and/or performing

Please send materials to info@sistemacyprus.com

Phase 2 – Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Details will be communicated individually.

📌 Position(s) open until filled

Sistema Cyprus reserves the right to appoint one or more collaborators depending on the profiles of the selected candidates and the needs of the programme.

Give the Gift of Music – Donate an Instrument to Sistema Cyprus!

Written by Myria Kalli on April 28, 2025. Posted in events, news, Seminars and Events.

Sistema Cyprus is launching a musical instrument collection campaign, calling on the community to give unused musical instruments a second life by donating them to the children participating in this programme. Over the years, more than 100 instruments have been generously donated, helping young musicians embark on their musical journeys. Your donation can be the key that unlocks a world of music for a child.

Sistema Cyprus provides free music education to children and young people, offering them opportunities for social inclusion and artistic development. By donating an instrument, you can help shape the future of a young musician and open doors to creativity and opportunity.

How You Can Help:
Do you have a musical instrument? Donate it to Sistema Cyprus and let it inspire the next generation of musicians. The campaign accepts the following instruments:

Violins
Violas
Cellos
Double basses
Flutes
Oboes
Clarinets
Saxophones
Trumpets
Trombones
French horns
Percussion instruments

📍 Collection Points: 📍

Sistema Cyprus – Nicosia
Apollonos 40, 1010 Nicosia
Tel.: 99902552
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 19:00
Multifunctional Youth Centres of the Youth Board of Cyprus 🏢 (available in all districts).
👉 Find all locations here

Support the Campaign Online: 🖥️
If you don’t have an instrument to donate but would like to contribute, you can support Sistema Cyprus by making a financial donation 💳. Your contribution will help us purchase and maintain musical instruments for young musicians in need.

Ways to Donate:

Visit our website at www.sistemacyprus.com/donate to make an online donation.
Support us on social media by sharing our campaign 📢 and encouraging others to donate.

For more information, contact us at 99902552 📞.

🎶 Spring Concert Series: Roots in Rhythm – Wings in Harmony 🎶

Written by Myria Kalli on March 5, 2025. Posted in Seminars and Events.

Sistema Cyprus proudly presents two unforgettable concerts celebrating the musical journey of our young musicians. Experience the evolution of talent as both first- and second-generation Sistema musicians take the stage, sharing their passion and dedication through inspiring performances.

✨ First Concert: Roots in Rhythm

📅 March 23, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 Larnaca Municipal Theatre
🎼 Be captivated by the energy of the Nicosia Juniors Orchestra and Larnaca Wind and Percussion Orchestra as they perform beloved classics, including Ode to Joy and Modus Cyprius.

✨ Second Concert: Wings in Harmony

📅 April 6, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 Satiriko Theatre
🎻 Experience a stunning showcase by advanced musicians from the Nicosia Intermediate Orchestra, featuring solo, symphonic, and chamber works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, and more!

🎟️ Tickets: €6 – Available at SoldOut Tickets & Stephanis Shops: Get your tickets here!

Join us for a celebration of music, growth, and harmony! 🌟

PAID VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY AT SISTEMA CYPRUS

Written by Myria Kalli on January 28, 2025. Posted in news.

We are searching for YOUNG PEOPLE 18-30 YEARS OLD who are eager about making a difference and being a part of a team dedicated to creating social change!
Are you a:
– young musician or young conductor interested in working with youth orchestras?
– social worker, psychologist, or a young person with a knack for managing projects and being involved in social inclusion and/or music activities? Do you want to contribute to forming a more just and resilient society?

WHEN?
September 2025 to June 2026

WHERE?
Nicosia and/or Larnaka, Cyprus

Accommodation, pocket money and travel expenses are covered.

Find out more and apply here.

Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra (SEYO) 2024: Pesaro, Italy

Written by Myria Kalli on July 22, 2024. Posted in news.

SEYO 2024 – Pesaro, Italy Song of the Earth

On 20th of July young people from Sistema Cyprus along with more than 150 young musicians between 10 and 18 from 15 European countries performed at the stunning Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro as part of SEYO – Sistema Europe Youth Orchestra. Watch at 1:40:00 a special moment for us, when Barbara from Sistema Cyprus got to co-conduct with the conductor Etienne Abelin the piece “The Forest has secrets too” by Marta Domingues, Portuguese composer, with Ale Damasceno, Brazilian musician living in Portugal imitating the sounds of the Amazonia forest. A piece composed under within our B-Me project from our partners Orquestra Geração.

Once more thank you Φιλανθρωπικό Σωματείο Αλκυονίδες – Alkionides Charity for supporting this experience possible.

Take us back… Rhapsody Unleashed, a rock concert

Written by Myria Kalli on July 15, 2024. Posted in news.

Let’s let the photo take us back to our summer 2024 Rock concert! 🔥 On July 2nd we left classical music behind for a while, and let rock music move us and the audience in a sold out Nicosia Municipal Theatre.
At the “Raphsody Unleashed” concert, Sistema with its 3 orchestras, in collaboration with Anthi Papaphilippou and Nicosia Municipality Children’s Choirs, but also a wonderful rock band (with Avraam Kondo and Elli Koutsoulis on vocals, Miros Evagelidis on Drums, Andreas Paraschos on the Electric Bass, and Panos Larkos on the Electric Guitar), presented a rich artistic program of rock music, accompanied by the orchestral arrangements of the young Cypriot Avraam Kontos and choral arrangements by Anthi Papaphilippou under the direction of our conductor Santiago Ossa Alzate.

The audience also got to hear for the first time, the piece ‘Phoenix Thrive’, a composition that Avraam Kontos composed, inspired by the children of Sistema Cyprus.

In this concert, we combined our music with the actions of the YCAN Police of Cyprus in the context of the World Anti-Drug Day. Sistema Cyprus is not just an orchestra, but a socio-musical organization, with its social dimension always at the center of our vision. With this concert, we put into practice the common vision we share with YKAN- the prevention against drugs and social exclusion as well as the hope for social change for a better future.

We thank YKAN for giving us the opportunity to include our concert in its actions for World Anti-Drug Day. A unique evening! We sincerely thank all the children of the choirs as well as Avraam Kontos and Anthi Papaphilippou for the perfect cooperation we have had all these months. ❤️🫶

Have you got any unused music instruments? Donate them to the children of Sistema Cyprus!

Written by Myria Kalli on June 5, 2024. Posted in news.

Help us offer to every child embarking upon their musical journey with Sistema Cyprus, their own musical instrument.

Instruments needed:

Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double-basses, Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, Trumpets, Trombones, French horns, Percussion instruments and even music Stands.

For more information call 22 663030.