You Want Proof The U.S. Needs El Sistema? Just Look At The L.A. Phil’s Success

Yes, it’s replicable, and yes, we need it. “So pervasive is El Sistema in this society that if you were to ask the average Venezuelan whether he or she thought classical music is dying, you might be questioned about what planet you are on. So strong is the Sistema lockbox that this program is equally supported by rich and poor, the political left and right.”