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Take a Stand 2012 Symposium
"All of the components of the symposium were completely integrated with the thought process of running an El Sistema-inspired program. I walked away with so much pride and knowledge about an amazing national movement that I am so grateful to be a part of."
– Symposium Attendee
Summary
From January 30 through February 1, 2012, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bard College, and the Longy School of Music of Bard College hosted the inaugural Take a Stand Symposium. The conference – which took place during the LA Phil's Mahler Project – drew over 300 music and social change advocates from 27 states and 13 countries and featured three jam-packed days of inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and global networking opportunities. Highlights included a special neighborhood concert featuring the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in a joint performance with YOLA; a presentation by this year's class of Fellows @ NEC; and conversations with teachers and staff from Venezuela, including a surprise keynote address from Maestro José Antonio Abreu, the legendary founder of El Sistema.
Materials & Content Notes
- Symposium Program
- Symposium Speaker Biographies
- Symposium Session Notes
- YOLA Brochure
- YOLA Ambassadors Program Articles
- BardMAT Flyer
- League 360 (El Sistema Discussion Group)
More Information
Interested in learning more? Email YOLA@laphil.org. For tips and guides on starting your own El Sistema-inspired program, you can also visit our YOLA Resource Library. To learn more about Take a Stand, visit www.take-a-stand.org.
Symposium Photo Gallery
Photos from various Take a Stand 2012 Symposium sessions, including the Neighborhood Concert with SBSOV and YOLA.
Symposium Videos
TAS Symposium: Highlights
Missed this year's Symposium? Catch the highlights from the inspiring three-day event.
TAS Symposium: Maestro Abreu
The legendary founder of El Sistema, José Antonio Abreu, addresses Symposium attendees.
TAS Symposium: Voices from Venezuela
Eduardo Méndez and Rodrigo Guerrero of Fundación Musical Simón Bolívar offer key insights into El Sistema's philosophy.
TAS Symposium: Eric Liu
Noted author Eric Liu shares his experience interviewing and writing about inspiring teachers and mentors.
TAS Symposium: Leon Botstein
Bard College President Leon Botstein discusses the historical view of music education in this country.
Take a Stand – a partnership of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Longy School of Music of Bard College, and Bard College – is an innovative initiative that supports social change through music. Inspired by El Sistema, Venezuela's revolutionary music education program, Take a Stand supports the field through national conferences and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Music degree program.
