El Sistema Analysis

There are countless numbers of Latino artist and music writers that have made a difference in the United States. However, when confronted with the task of searching for an individual who is not only musically talented but an individual who has also been able to use music as a means of education. One great option in this endeavor is to look at the world-renowned conductor and composer Gustavo Dudamel. However, In order to provide an analysis that demonstrates the influence that Gustavo Dudamel has had in the United States one must trace his roots back to Venezuela. Dudamel did not have the privilege of being raised in the best of neighborhoods; he was raised in the city Barquisimeto, Venezuela. However, Dudamel does come from a musical family his father was a …show more content…
El Sistema is a music program in Venezuela that provides children of disadvantaged backgrounds to have an opportunity to gain an understanding of playing music and performing in front of large crowds. However, El Sistema goes beyond giving these children a musical background. It becomes an arena where children can feel welcomed and safe even though they may not go back to the best environments at home. The reason why it is important to learn about Dudamel’s upbringing in Valenzuela is because it is what set the table for him to become an influential figure in the creation of the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. This is an organization that draws largely from El Sistema in Venezuela. It is through the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles that Dudamel’s influence in the United States is most greatly felt. Through this organization Dudamel is able to instill the same principles that he learned in El Sistema into the minds of underprivileged children in the greater Los Angeles area. The Youth Orchestra Los Angeles provides underprivileged children with an opportunity to be introduced to classical