From the Book - First edition.
What is El Sistema? : To play and to struggle: El Sistema in Venezuela ; The global spread of the El Sistema vision ; Understanding El Sistema: a few key ideas
Key elements of the El Sistema learning environment : Radical inclusion ; Ensemble learning ; Peer learning ; Music as passion and expressivity ; Intensity ; High musical aspiration ; Family and community involvement
Overview of a movement : Different cultures, different needs ; Following the money ; Connecting the dots ; What we can learn from El Sistema ; A reflection and a celebration.