The Children and Youth Philharmonics of Panama
Music education of excellence for all
We enable children to learn a musical instrument not only to provide them with a unique skill set, but also to help them become better human beings and better citizens. We approach young people in socially and economically vulnerable areas of Panama, offering them the necessary opportunities and resources to get closer to classical music and learn more about it.
Our students learn not only about music, but also about working together to achieve common goals.
They learn to help each other and help each other to grow together.
They learn that each person has a different process, talent and personality, but each one is unique and invaluable. And they develop true friendships around a shared commitment to music, the arts, their peers, and society.
Applications for the program temporarily closed
| History of the program
Consolidation of the program with a new name that defines its identity and objectives in the best way. Children’s and Youth Philharmonics of Panama – Filarmónicas Infantiles y Juveniles de Panamá (FIJP) involves children and youth from all vulnerable areas of the greater Panama City and other provinces of the country.
2008
2012
The project is rapidly growing, gathering children and youth from other vulnerable neighbourhoods of the Panama City under the name of Red Orquestal Aguas del Chorrillo (ROAC)
The dream is born with the name of Red Orquestal Aguas del Chorrillo (ROAC)
2018
FIJP Programs
| Summer Camp (February, annually)
Ten intense days of individual and group master classes, conferences, orchestral workshops, orchestral rehearsals, faculty and student concerts and a closing gala concert with national and international musicians.
| Regular academic program (March to December, annually)
Ten months of continuing education program including musical initiation classes for little children, music reading, symphonic instruments classes, studying the repertoire, instrument and orchestral technique, orchestral workshops, rehearsals, and performances within the framework of annual concert season (on average 8 to 10 concerts a year). Includes loan of instruments (subject to availability).
| FAQ
New students and regular students are required to register. Spots are limited.
ATTENTION: Applications for the program have been temporarily closed.
Registration Process:
1. Fill pre-registration form.
You will receive an email within a maximum period of fifteen days indicating steps to follow. If you do not receive it, please send an email to credfilarmonicas@funsincopa.org
2. Show up on the day and time indicated with:
a) Photocopy of ID and in case of being a minor, photocopy of the person responsible (the minor must be accompanied by the person responsible)
b) Cash or proof of deposit or transfer (registration, instrument loan, monthly payment depending on whether it is a partial or full scholarship)
We admit children from 5 to 25 years old.
We teach music theory and symphony instrument classes. That is to say, in this program we do NOT offer guitar, piano or saxophone classes.
All of our students receive a partial or full scholarship. The criteria of granting the scholarship will depend on the confirmed socioeconomic level of the applicant’s family.
Scholarship System
The benefits that each student receives annually have an estimated real value of B /. 7,440, however, through the scholarship program, students receive classes almost free of charge (full scholarship) or paying only 4% of the estimated real value (partial scholarship)
Monthly partial scholarship; $ 15
Full scholarship annual fee: $ 10
Group classes and orchestral rehearsals are held on Saturdays at the National Institute based in Santa Ana. Class schedule is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every Saturday, depending on the level and instrument. Attendance is obligatory.
Some individual classes are taught from 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm at the headquarters of the Mastelari Building located in El Chorillo. Days of classes depending on the level and instrument. These classes will be given upon consulting the teachers. Assistance highly recommended if you want to make progress with your instrument.
Foundation loans instruments (subject to availability). If the desired instrument is not available, you will need to purchase it on your own.
Annual fee for instrument rental - partial scholarship: $ 50
Annual fee for instrument rental - full scholarship $ 10
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