Venezuela's Magnum Opus For 31 Years, State Program Has Brought Music and Hope to Children
Published December 13, 2006
Washington Post by Juan Forero
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Maibel Troia, musical director at the Don Bosco center, said a bigger challenge is reaching children in the neighborhood who are inherently distrustful of outsiders who make promises. "They think it's another lie, or that it's not a real future for them," she said. "But as they start coming and they get uniforms and they see the possibilities to do the work or go out and see concerts, they become excited about it."
Venezuela's Magnum Opus For 31 Years, State Program Has Brought Music and Hope to Children
Published December 13, 2006
Washington Post by Juan Forero
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Maibel Troia, musical director at the Don Bosco center, said a bigger challenge is reaching children in the neighborhood who are inherently distrustful of outsiders who make promises. "They think it's another lie, or that it's not a real future for them," she said. "But as they start coming and they get uniforms and they see the possibilities to do the work or go out and see concerts, they become excited about it."
LINZ 2000 CHOIR OLYMPICS
Published by Alexis Páez Galindo on July 12, 2012
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Twelve years ago, the first Choral Olympics were held at the Design Center in Linz, Austria. In this historic competition, Venezuela was represented by the magnificent Simón BolÃvar University Choir, under the direction of MarÃa Guinand and Maibel Troia. Also participating was the Voces Blancas choir from Mérida, under the direction of Alberto Torres.
MASTER IN CHORAL CONDUCTING
Maibel Troia conducted a Rossini piece with distinction.
MFMR Source: Handout
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In the José Félix Ribas Hall of the Teresa Carreño Theater, on Saturday, May 13, Maibel Troia, director of the Capella UCAB, presented her work as part of her Master's degree in Music, specializing in Choral Conducting, at the Simón BolÃvar University. Gioachino Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle was masterfully conducted by Troia, who demonstrated her exceptional musical talent to an audience comprised mostly of members of the USB and UCAB.
EL SISTEMA: How the Power of Music helped change Venezuelan lives
Published by CBC Radio on October 23, 2017
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"Music has to be recognized as an agent of social development, in the highest sense because it transmits the highest values – solidarity, harmony, mutual compassion. And it has the ability to unite an entire community, and to express sublime feelings"
José Antonio Abreu
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VENEZUELAN WOMEN IN MUSIC
Published on January 27, 2014
Written by Teacher Ana Mercedes Asuaje de Rugeles
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Today we have several female choir directors who, after studying all the required musical subjects and practicing their technique, have earned their degrees and are leading various choirs, carrying out intensive professional work with great success. I will mention MarÃa Guinand, Teresa Jaén, Rosa Briceño, Adda Elena de Sauce, Beatriz Bilbao, and a new group of directors who have already joined this important movement in vocal art, including Maibel Troia, Ana MarÃa Raga, Irina Capriles, MarÃa Fernanda Pereda, Cira Parra, MarÃa Cabrera, and MarÃa Adela Alvarado.
NATIONAL SYSTEM OF YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CHOIRS OF VENEZUELA
National Choir System
Published April 2009
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The National System of Children's and Youth Choirs of Venezuela is another initiative of Maestro José Antonio Abreu, conceived with the intention of creating children's and youth choirs in each region of the country, just as orchestras have been established. This idea was born on January 30, 2006, and today we can see the realization of this project under the direction of Maestro Maibel Troia, in conjunction with the country's most prominent choral directors.
CONCERT WITH ANDREA BOCELLI
National Youth Symphonic Choir of Venezuela
Published on April 7, 2009
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The Venezuelan National Youth Symphonic Choir is another initiative of Maestro José Antonio Abreu, conceived with the intention of creating youth choirs in each region of the country, similar to orchestras. This idea was born on January 30, 2006, and today we see the realization of this project under the direction of Maestro Maibel Troia, in conjunction with the country's most prominent choral directors.
