The La Paz Conservatory: An Ivory Tower or a Town Square?

Bolivia

The La Paz Conservatory: An Ivory Tower or a Town Square? Author: John Connolly (UK), Caio Machado (Brazil), Julia Monaco (Canada), Bradley Powell (Jamaica/Canada), Ian Taylor (USA) In late 2017, Rector Beatriz Méndez and Academic Director Sachiko Sakuma, the new leadership team at Bolivia’s Conservatorio Plurinacional de Música (CPM), confronted a stark reality. While the [...]

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Creating Strong Connections Between Conservatory & Community: The Case of Conservatorio Plurinacional de Música

Bolivia

Creating Strong Connections Between Conservatory & Community The Case of Conservatorio Plurinacional de Música Author: John Connolly (UK) ABSTRACT The Conservatorio Plurinacional de Música (CPM) in La Paz, Bolivia, functions as a traditional music conservatory while actively facilitating social inclusion in the community. This case study suggests additional opportunities for social innovation. Recommendations include a [...]

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