Name: (Hybrid) Voices of Inclusion: Beneficiary and Parent Perspectives from Sinfonía por el Perú
Start: 2025-05-14T10:30:00-0400
End: 2025-05-14T12:00:00-0400

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

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This session brings to life the perspectives of young musicians with differing abilities and their families participating in Sinfonía por el Perú, a nationally recognized social music program. By centering beneficiary and parent voices, this presentation highlights real experiences, expectations, and the essential role of family engagement in fostering truly inclusive music education.

Key Takeaways:

Youth Voices in Inclusion: Insights from interviews with young musicians with various abilities on their perceptions and expectations toward inclusion.
The Power of Family Engagement: Introduction of the Parent Package, a practical resource designed to empower families as active partners in their child's musical and social development.
Building Supportive, Inclusive Environments: Practical strategies for educators, administrators, and community leaders to strengthen inclusion within music programs, ensuring meaningful and sustainable participation for all.

This presentation will offer both pilot-tested insights and practical approaches, equipping participants with ideas to foster a culture of inclusion in their communities.

Speakers

Petra Kern

Owner & Founder/Fulbright Specialist, Music Therapy Consulting/Fulbright Perú

Dr. Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, is a globally recognized expert in music therapy, with a strong commitment to family-centered inclusion practices. As a Fulbright Specialist (2024–2027), she collaborates with Sinfonía por el Perú, strengthening its Special Education Program... Read More →

Luis Alberto Castillo

Coordinator, Special Education, Sinfonía por el Perú

Luis Alberto Castillo Acosta is a lawyer, percussionist, and music educator with over 20 years of experience in music education. Trained in El Sistema Nacional de Orquestas de Mérida, Venezuela, he has dedicated his career to expanding opportunities for young musicians with disabilities. As... Read More →

Anel Romina Vasquez Cieza

Social Intervention Team, Special Education, Sinfonía por el Perú

Anel Vásquez is a Peruvian sociologist with expertise in social research, inclusion, and equity. A graduate of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, she also studied at UNC-Chapel Hill as an exchange student. With six years of experience in both the public and private sectors... Read More →

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
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Concurrent

Petra Kern

Luis Alberto Castillo

Anel Romina Vasquez Cieza

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