Introduction
The Chief of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, led the launch of the “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol for My School” program by delivering musical instruments to students at Lisandro Calderón and 30 de Septiembre primary schools. This initiative aims to transform basic education and ensure access to musical instruments for children in the capital.
Program Overview
- The program has been providing musical instruments to 100 schools since last year, distributing a total of 4,000 instruments and targeting 15,000 for this year.
- The goal is to cover 500 schools in Mexico City, promoting music as a transformative tool for children’s lives.
Clara Brugada’s Vision
Brugada Molina emphasized the importance of music in combating violence and fostering creativity, liberty, and hope among children. She aims to make music a right for children and adolescents, ensuring that they have access to musical experiences throughout their education.
Long-term Goals
In the next five years, the program intends to provide five years of music classes for children in Mexico City. The ultimate goal is for students to explore musical talents and develop skills that will benefit them beyond secondary education.
Supporting Partners
Enrique Cruz González, the representative of the Federal Education Authority in Mexico City, praised Brugada Molina’s efforts in promoting education as a transformative force. Ana Francis Mor, the Secretary of Culture in Mexico City, highlighted that the program aims to instill values such as discipline, community sense, creativity, listening skills, and respect in students through musical education.
School Director’s Perspective
Silvia Raquel García García, the director of 30 de Septiembre primary school, acknowledged the transformative power of music in children’s lives. She emphasized that the program not only teaches melodies and scales but also opens up a world of possibilities, fostering discipline, confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol for My School” program? It is an initiative by the Chief of Government of Mexico City to provide musical instruments and education to primary and secondary school students, promoting music as a transformative tool for children’s lives.
- How many schools are currently part of the program? The program has been implemented in 100 schools since last year, with plans to expand to 500 schools and 150,000 students by the end of 2025.
- What instruments are included in the program? Students have access to a wide range of instruments, including drums, bongos, timbales, congas, maracas, saxophones, clarinets, accordions, guitars, violins, bandolons, pianos, keyboards, and many more.
- What are the long-term goals of the program? The initiative aims to provide five years of music education for children in Mexico City, fostering musical talents and skills that will benefit them beyond secondary education.
