Music in the Neighborhood Project

Culture that transforms lives.

The Music in the Neighborhood Project began in 2010, when music teachers visited Mirta Naves Prodóscimo Municipal School to present the recorder and invite students to Choir and Recorder classes at Projeto Dorcas.

In a modest start, the first 30 students were captivated by this artistic universe, which continues to promote service, transformation, and dignity.

Music in the Neighborhood Project

Our pillars

To promote the musical, sociocultural, cognitive, and emotional development of children and teenagers living in Almirante Tamandaré, PR, in a territory with high demand and low access to artistic training.

Areas of action

Workshops and music initiation

Free workshops and experiences that strengthen aptitudes and attitudes such as extroversion, teamwork, tolerance, and emotional stability.

Performances and showcases

Presentation of the results of daily music education in free project events and also in invitations from other institutions.

Educational concerts

Educational audience-development actions in public schools in Almirante Tamandaré, PR.

Workshops offered: choir, recorder, brass instruments, and music initiation.

Social impact

+500

filled spots in music classes

+1.000

children and teenagers in educational concerts

1.330

people attended our performances

6.055

people reached through invited performances

We transform lives

Since its creation, Music in the Neighborhood/Dorcas has contributed to local education, transforming the lives of its members and impacting hundreds of children and teenagers.

Service, transformation, and dignity is the motto that inspires this journey.

Testimonials

Leonardo

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I started in the project when I was very young, and I am happy for that, because over the years it helped me decide what I wanted for my future.

I had inspiring teachers in front of me, teaching with dedication. I loved every class, everything was new, and I always wanted to give my best. Year after year I absorbed more knowledge and wanted to teach what I could, especially to my family.

Today, at 21, I have been a teacher in the project since I was 18, after entering EMBAP (School of Music and Fine Arts of Paraná). Despite difficulties, I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, and especially the project teachers, who remain by my side.

The project keeps motivating me to move forward and achieve each new stage of my life.

Helma Haller

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I have followed the Music in the Neighborhood project for years. Every time I watch a performance, I am delighted by the progress I can see from one year to the next.

The project has a team of highly competent professionals and volunteer collaborators, and beyond that, intense dedication and contagious enthusiasm.

The recorder nucleus, together with the children's choir that started the workshops and music practice, is increasingly refined. The choir, now children and youth, moves between age-appropriate repertoire and representative songs from the best Brazilian collection.

The brass ensemble stands out for rhythmic rigor, harmonic understanding, and refined melodic sense. Beyond high-level musical practice, there are theatrical incursions exploring individual and collective expressiveness. Many members are becoming professionals in the field. I reiterate my support and admiration for the project.

Pierre-Philippe Bugnard

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Discovering the Music in the Neighborhood/Dorcas Project was a revelation for me.

I was truly captivated by the teachers' enthusiasm, skills, and pedagogical sense in leading dozens of children and teenagers from modest backgrounds to a remarkable musical level, starting from zero.

The project deserves congratulations and unwavering support. It is hard to imagine a better social and cultural result achieved through committed and competent teachers working with children who express happiness and harmony in their performances.

Christofer

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I am 18 years old and have been at Dorcas since 2016, when I was 9 years old.

I started with music initiation, recorder, and choir classes. Over time I improved and then began practicing trombone.

Today, looking back, I see how many opportunities music gave me and I am very grateful to the project for opportunities, adventures, knowledge, love, care, and for being a family. Dorcas means care and knowledge to me. Now, studying Music at UFPR, I hope to always have them with me. Dorcas transformed me.

Annex: Educational concerts in schools

Annex: Showcases and performances

Music in the Neighborhood Gallery

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