Open enrollment! Universidad de La Serena Symphony Orchestra will hold a new section of master classes during August

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This time, the study will focus on string instruments, such as the violin, viola and cello. Four new online classes, free of charge, are what the University of La Serena Symphony Orchestra is preparing for the month of August. This is the second section of the Cycle of Master Classes from home that is part of the cast's annual programming called 'A season like no other'. The pedagogical proposal seeks that music students, teachers in the area and self-taught people who enjoy music can connect with the orchestra to learn and expand their knowledge for good performance of the instruments. Classes are taught every Wednesday at 17:30 p.m., via Zoom, with prior registration of active participants (3) and listeners through the professional group's website. To date, the aforementioned educational entity has managed to reach approximately 120 students, coming from different cities and countries on the continent; who seek to share what they know, clear up doubts and acquire new knowledge in a pleasant work, respect and learning environment. In the first instance, during the month of July, the study focused on the one hand on wind and brass instruments such as the French horn, trumpet and transverse flute; and then, complete the first cycle of master classes from home with the study of percussion. During the month of August, this activity will be extended to the string family such as the violin, viola and cello; in charge of the band leaders of the orchestra. According to the calendar, the curtain will open next Wednesday the 5th with the cello teaching in the hands of the musician Diego Álvarez Barra; and then continue on the 12th with violin classes with Cecilia Olmos Pujado; Polyana Brehmer Olivares will be in charge of instructing active and listening students on the viola on the 19th; while, Paulina Elgueta Castillo and Leonardo Godoy Sepúlveda will be the ones who finish this great educational-musical series on the 21st and 26th of said month. Successful call The Cycle of Master Classes brought together participants from different cities in the country, with representation in Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Copiapó, Coquimbo, La Serena Santiago and Puerto Varas; in addition, from students from Brazil and Guatemala. Last Wednesday, July 29, the percussion class led by musician Pablo Pallero King was held, which brought together about 40 participants. One of them was Luis Balcazar Opazo from Copiapó, a 4th grade student at the Lyceum of Music in that region, who was encouraged to perform part of a work, which was then listened to attentively by the class and analyzed by Maestro Pallero: “ I found this class very useful and educational. Personally, it helped me a lot to correct and to have more information on how to better interpret the piece, highlighting the special way in which Maestro Pablo teaches it,” indicated the young man; adding that these types of activities are “a great way to reach more people in the community; In addition to being able to have valuable information because it helps a lot to share ideas and to be able to further nourish the information that one already has. Likewise, being in these spaces allows us to meet more people who have the same taste in music and that it is free, it is of great help for all of us who are here. Thank you very much and congratulations for the creation of these instances,” he emphasized. Milenka Ramírez Torres, a member of the Guayacán Children's Chamber Orchestra, commented that this class “seems like a very good initiative to me because it allows us the possibility of continuing to learn despite the health situation we are in. Due to the pandemic I have not been able to have many classes with my teacher; Therefore, participating in this intervention is very good for me, it helps me know techniques and correct mistakes that I usually make,” he commented after finishing the virtual class. The aforementioned educational cycle, like the rest of the 2020 season, is carried out online due to the health contingency and is possible thanks to the support and financing of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage; being part of the Network of Professional Regional Orchestras since 2016. In addition, the important financing provided by the University of La Serena. Registration for August guided classes is now open. Those who wish to participate as active students (3) or listeners, only have to go to www.sinfonicalaserena.cl and complete the form found in the 'Online Classes' tab. More information on the calendar of activities for the 2020 season can be found by following the cast on their social networks, such as Fanpage: @Orquesta Sinfónica Universidad de La Serena, Instagram @sinfonicalaserena and Twitter @sinfonicaLS.