About the project

The ECHOS project, implemented by Sistema Cyprus, seeks to contribute to the building of a more just and resilient music ecosystem after the pandemic, through the development of a methodology for the creation of inclusive youth orchestras in our increasingly diverse societies.

Through a social music education program, Sistema Cyprus strives to provide children with opportunities for social integration. Building on its expertise, Sistema Cyprus proposes the development and piloting of a new holistic methodology for building inclusive youth orchestras, that is inspired and theoretically grounded from the epistemological areas of community music and informal music education and the best practices witnessed from the successes of the El Sistema methodology. This new methodology ultimately seeks to contribute to
the capacity building for the sustainability of the music ecosystem in Europe by increasing diversity in youth orchestras.

Through this proposed project, the new methodology will be piloted in Cyprus, with 160 children participants of migratory background and Cypriot children from low-income families. The final results and the completed methodology will be presented through capacity building activities to music operators, artistic directors, instrumental teachers and music
professionals from at least 20 music organisations across Europe.

The project ECHOS is an action awarded by MusicAIRE (An Innovative Recovery for Europe), co-funded by the EU under Music Moves Europe, and managed by the INOVA+ and the European Music Council consortium.

Open call for music operators, artistic directors, instrumental teachers and music professionals interested/working with youth orchestras.

• Are you a music operator, artistic director, instrumental teacher or music professional?
• Do you work in a music orchestra organisation for young people?
• Do you wish to develop your artistry and interconnect with the needs of our diverse musician community?
• Do you want to contribute to the building of a more just and resilient music ecosystem through the creation of inclusive youth orchestras?

This is your chance!

ECHOS seeks to contribute to the building of a more just and resilient music ecosystem after the pandemic, through the development of a methodology for the creation of inclusive youth orchestras in our increasingly diverse societies.

Sistema Cyprus is currently developing a new innovative holistic methodology that will strengthen the capacity and increase the diversity levels of youth orchestras and music ensembles in Europe. Through this methodology, we seek to provide a tool to contribute to society by increasing solidarity, active citizenship and social cohesion.

Join us and improve your skills and get ready for unforgettable music experiences in the beautiful island of Cyprus!

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the butoon below to apply by May 31st 2023.

The training will be held in Cyprus on November 4 and 5, 2023. As part of the programme, 10 selected participants will travel to Cyprus (travel dates 3rd and 6th of November) and participate in a series of activities. Travel tickets, accommodation and subsistence will be covered.
ECHOS is an action awarded by MusicAIRE (An Innovative Recovery for Europe), co-funded by the EU under Music Moves Europe, and managed by the INOVA+ and the European Music Council consortium.

For more info please contact us at: info@sistemacyprus.com 

Capacity-building workshop

During the weekend of November 4-5, 2023, the capacity building  workshop for ECHOS project took place in Larnaca, Cyprus.. Methodology will soon we made available through our website, accessible to all. A big thank you to everyone who travelled to Cyprus for this incredible weekend we will never forget!

Music operators, artistic directors, instrumental teachers and music professionals from: Greece , Portugal , Malta , Hungary , Croatia , Moldova , Romania , Slovenia and France have traveled to Cyprus and are participating in a 2-day workshop in Larnaca as part of our project ECHOS: Inclusive European Youth Orchestras for Social Cohesion: Building Just and Resilient Music Ecosystems.

Through interactive activities, a new methodology developed is being presented, which ultimately seeks to contribute to the capacity building for the sustainability of the music ecosystem in Europe by increasing diversity in youth orchestras.

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