Panamanian artist recognized in his country and internationally. He has made numerous presentations as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and orchestra in the Americas, Africa and Europe. His commitment to social, cultural and artistic development in his country and the region stands out. For the creation of FUNSINCOPA and the ASMF he has received numerous national and international recognitions. Currently, he is Extraordinary Professor of Cello at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Panama, Artist of the Miami Philharmonic, in addition to his role in the foundation and personal musical projects.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Master’s degree in Water Resources Management from UNESCO -IHE (The Netherlands) and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University (USA). Valeria was the Executive Director of FUNSINCOPA from 2016 to 2021. She has more than 10 years of experience in the different stages of the development project cycle in academia, government and United Nations agencies, knowledge and experience that have equipped her with the tools to plan and accompany the implementation of the different programs and projects of the foundation in an efficient and sustainable manner, while collaborating with a great diversity of actors from the public sector, corporate, foundations and individuals. She currently accompanies the foundation as an advisor.

A native of Venezuela, Stefany Sarmiento began her studies in the Venezuelan Orchestra System, forming several orchestras. She taught violin at the Centro Académico de Estudios Musicales de Tachira (2004-2010). In 2007 she joined the Violin and Chamber Music Department of Nuevo Mundo (Venezuela) under the direction of Maestro Simón Gollo, performing as soloist and concertina in several opportunities. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bard College (New York). During 2014-2016 she worked as a string specialist in a music program for underprivileged children of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and as an active member of the Symphony Orchestra of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Since 2022 she is the General Coordinator of FUNSINCOPA’s music program.

Degree in Applied Arts Design (industrial design), graduated with 1st place honors from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Panama. She has a Diploma in Speech from the Universidad Interamericana and in Leadership and Team Management from the Universidad Latina, with courses in time maximization, sales, customer service, marketing, among others. Because of her ability to create strategies and follow up on them, she has been the Development Coordinator of FUNSINCOPA since 2017.
She belonged to the Santa Rita Ecclesiastical Choir, for 10 years and has been Public Relations for the IXOYE Foundation since 2011, which promotes the composition of Catholic music and is the creator of the Santa Cecilia Choir that has had more than 140 members.
As a cultural manager by vocation she has general knowledge in fine arts, restoration, music, folklore, fashion design, runway modeling and photography, and was President of the Parents Club of the National School of Dances of the former National Institute of Culture (2013-2015) receiving a special distinction during her tenure.

Partner of Plataforma Marketing Corp. since 2004.
Degree in Marketing with specialization in Services Marketing. Effective management of brand image and projection objectives. Passionate to inspire, motivate and teach, she likes to connect with people, create and propose ideas, she is creative and active. Proudly Panamanian and follower of Christ.

A native of Venezuela, Stefany Sarmiento began her studies in the Venezuelan Orchestra System, forming several orchestras. She taught violin at the Centro Académico de Estudios Musicales de Tachira (2004-2010). In 2007 she joined the Violin and Chamber Music Department of Nuevo Mundo (Venezuela) under the direction of Maestro Simón Gollo, performing as soloist and concertina in several opportunities. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bard College (New York). During 2014-2016 she worked as a string specialist in a music program for underprivileged children of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and as an active member of the Symphony Orchestra of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

He began his studies at the José Luis Paz Conservatory in Maracaibo and continued them with José Luis Balda, Ramón Román and Anthony Jakubowsky. He has received master classes from Charles Shapiro, Josef Gingold, Agustín Dumay and Margarethe Pardee. He lived in Germany where he was part of the orchestra of the Landesteather Detmold and began his studies of Musicology at the University of Paderborn. Upon his return to Venezuela he was Concertmaster of the National Philharmonic Orchestra and maintained a fruitful pedagogical and soloist work. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in musicology. Since 2016 she resides in Panama.

Originally from Japan, she began her musical studies at the age of three. With a master’s degree in cello, she has taken master classes in different festivals around the world, and received master classes with renowned professors Ludovit Kanta, Bartok Cuartet, among others. She taught music classes at the Yamaha Music School during 2005 and 2006. During 2007 and 2008 she worked as a JICA volunteer at the University of Panama. She was a professor at the National Institute of Music and is currently a member of the National Symphony Orchestra and professor and workshop leader of the cello chair at the Fundación Sinfonía Concertante de Panamá.

She began her musical studies in Panama City at the Escuela Juvenil de Música under the tutelage of Professor Rommel Charpentier. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree, Dafne wins a Fullbright scholarship and studies a Master’s Degree in Flute Performance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Months later, the University decided to grant her a scholarship for the Professional Artist Certification program. Ms. Guevara completed her Doctoral studies in Flute Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Here she also served as a professor in the music department and director of the University’s Flute Choir. In December 2016, Ms. Guevara helped establish in Panama the first Flute Players Association in the country. With this group, she organized the International Flute Festivals of Panama.

Panamanian percussionist Daniel Perez has performed with various groups in the country, including the National Symphony Orchestra of Panama and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Panama. He has participated in the Costa Rica International Marimba Competition (2019), National Concert Association Youth Music Camp (2019) and the Alfredo De Saint Malo International Music Festival (2018), where he received an honorable mention in the Soloist competition. She has received lessons with teachers of the stature of: Pedro Fernandez, Erich Rieppel, Fernando Meza, Erich Cha-Beach, Jason Treunting, Elizabeth DeLaMater, Bill Salak, among others. He is currently a member of The Orchestra of the Americas and is about to complete his degree in percussion at the University of Panama, under the tutelage of Dr. Carlos Camacho. He is also an instructor in the Network of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of Panama and the Atenea Institute Band.

Venezuelan musician, he is an active interpreter of the natural horn, pioneer in Latin America in its teaching and in the diffusion of this as a soloist instrument. He is regularly invited to be part of the staff of teachers and lecturers and as a soloist in different orchestras and festivals in Germany, Czech Republic and Latin America, among others. He is currently Professor of the Horn Chair of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Panama, President of the Delfino Núñez Ibero-American Horn School Foundation, Professor of the Horn Chair of the Mozarteum Center of Caracas in Venezuela and Area representative for the International Horn Society.

Panamanian clarinetist, he has studied with Rafael García, Jorge Oliva, Reinaldo Álvarez, Vinicio Mezza and Yamileth Perez. He has also received orchestral conducting lessons with Raúl Gómez, Carlos Riazuelo, Cesar Leal and Norman Gamboa. Since 2002 he is a member of the Republican Band of Panama and replacement clarinetist of the Panama Municipal Symphonic Band. He also has an intense career as a clarinet teacher at Escuela Guillermo E. Galimany and the Alfred Nobel School (La Chorrera).