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The Urabá Youth and Children’s Philharmonic Orchestra offers a comprehensive music education program that combines instrument learning, music theory, and life skills development. Our two main components ensure a holistic education.
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Families Transformed by Music
Filarmed provides free music education to over 800 families in Urabá’s banana-growing region, transforming lives through instrumental training, choral singing, and the development of social-emotional skills.
Social Impact
Since its founding, the Urabá Youth and Children’s Philharmonic Orchestra has directly impacted over 800 families in the banana-growing region of Antioquia, Colombia. Our free music education program strengthens communities, nurtures artistic talent, and creates opportunities for children and teenagers in vulnerable situations.
+ 800 Families
transformed in Urabá, Antioquia
Free Music Education
for children ages 6 to 17
Comprehensive Program
in artistic education and personal development
Community Impact
in Antioquia’s banana-growing region
Professional Music Training for Children and Youth
Our music initiation process includes ear training, music appreciation, reading and writing music, harmony, composition, and choral practice. Orchestra students learn to play symphonic instruments, take part in musical ensembles, and develop high-level artistic skills in Urabá, Antioquia.
Includes
Music theory and solfège
Children’s and youth choir
Personal Development and Social-Emotional Skills
Our music education program goes beyond instrumental technique. We implement specialized sessions to strengthen self-esteem, personal values, teamwork, and citizenship in children and teenagers. We also offer regular workshops for parents and caregivers, recognizing that family support is essential to the artistic and personal development of our participants.
Proven Benefits
Strengthening of self-esteem and confidence
Development of discipline and responsibility
Collaborative work skills
Family integration in the music education process
Pedagogical Methodology
The Urabá Philharmonic Orchestra’s methodology is based on four pedagogical pillars that ensure meaningful, inclusive, and transformative musical learning for all participants:
Active and Reflective Learning
Participants play, sing, and compose from day one. They learn by doing and receive constant feedback to continuously improve.
Collaborative Work
Orchestral practice teaches responsibility, solidarity, and discipline. Each child learns that their individual contribution is essential to collective success.
Inclusion and Safety
We adapt the program to each participant and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children in Urabá, regardless of their background.
Cultural Identity
We blend symphonic music with local traditions from the banana-growing region, fostering pride in the culture of Urabá and Antioquia.
Impact of Music Education on the Holistic Development of Children and Teenagers
Orchestral music training brings proven benefits to the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children and teenagers in Urabá, Antioquia. Our program strengthens academic skills, promotes self-esteem, fosters creativity, and builds a sense of belonging in vulnerable communities across Colombia.
Musical Cognitive Development:
Improved concentration, auditory memory, mathematical and language skills through instrument learning.
Social Skills:
Orchestral teamwork, empathy, effective communication, and leadership in children and youth.
Emotional Growth:
Strengthening of self-esteem, discipline, emotional regulation, and resilience through musical practice.
Cultural Identity:
Connection to the musical roots of Urabá, Antioquia, and appreciation of Colombia’s cultural heritage.
Philharmonic Orchestra in the Corredor Bananero de Urabá, Antioquia
The Youth and Children’s Philharmonic Orchestra operates in the banana-growing region of Urabá, located in the northern part of the Antioquia department, Colombia. Our music education program serves children and teenagers from municipalities such as Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Chigorodó, and surrounding communities in Urabá, Antioquia.
Region
Urabá, Antioquia, Colombia
Municipalities
Corredor bananero (Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, entre otros)
Target Population
Children and teenagers aged 6 to 17
Support Music Education
Your support for Filarmed enables more children and teenagers in Urabá, Antioquia to access free professional music training. Every financial contribution goes directly toward music classes, instruments, educational materials, and personal development workshops. Support arts education and help transform lives through music in Colombia.
You support free music education for children in vulnerable situations
You contribute to the social development of communities in Urabá, Antioquia
You strengthen arts education in Colombia
Your donation is tax-deductible
Contact Filarmed – FiLU
For more information about our music education program, donations, or strategic partnerships, contact our team.
