2015-2016 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Female 57%
Male 43%
GENDER
Arab 17%
Asian 3%
“I can be myself at Sympatico because it’s a happy place and I really enjoy doing it. I get to do what I love.”
White 14%
- Hewen, Sympatico student
Questions? Hispanic 28%
Black 37% RACE AND CULTURE
5th Grade 26%
Kindergarten 1st Grade 1% 9%
GRADE LEVELS
4th Grade 21%
Contact Emily Smith SYMPATICO PROGRAM DIRECTOR
asosympatico@gmail.com (703) 548-0885
www.asosympatico.com
2nd Grade 21% 3rd Grade 22%
www.alexsym.org
www.asosympatico.com
Sympatico is sponsored by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (703) 548-0885 | www.alexsym.org
ASO SYMPATICO QUICK FACTS
DURING 2015-2016, ASO SYMPATICO:
ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S EL SISTEMA-BASED MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
• Cost less than $2/hour/student • Provided over 370 hours of intensive instruction
What is ASO Sympatico?
ASO Sympatico is a before and afterschool intensive music education program sponsored by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Alexandria City Public Schools. Consisting of five ensemble-based learning groups at John Adams Elementary School, ASO Sympatico serves all our students with direct music instruction at no cost.
What is El Sistema?
El Sistema is the global movement of social action proven to change students’ lives through music. The program started in Venezuela and now serves under-privileged students in 70 cities across the United States.
The Impact of El Sistema
Students enrolled in El Sistema programs exhibit better performance on tasks of executive functions, higher levels of academic achievement, and higher rates of school attendance than students not involved in the program. Studies show that students score higher on standardized tests, receive higher grades in English and Language Arts, demonstrate stronger Math skills, and have 30% fewer absences from school than students not enrolled in an El Sistema program.
MEET OUR ENSEMBLES Strings at Sunrise Led by Alexandria Luke Singing Eagles Led by Emily Smith Orff Ensemble Led by Kyle Tilman Keetman Ensemble Led by Andrew Bawden JABBA - Bucket Band Led by Alexandria Luke
Meet Our Ensembles!
• Served 110 John Adams Students (10% of the student population)
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED? Volunteer - Lend a helping hand for our daily ensembles and at our concerts Donate - Contribute to ensure the sustainability of our program Recycle - Give unused instruments to our program to serve more students Visit - See the program in action during our ensemble learning time Hire - Have one of our student ensembles perform at your event or party Attend - Enjoy an ASO Sympatico concert in person!
2015-2016 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Female 57%
Male 43%
GENDER
Arab 17%
Asian 3%
“I can be myself at Sympatico because it’s a happy place and I really enjoy doing it. I get to do what I love.”
White 14%
- Hewen, Sympatico student
Questions? Hispanic 28%
Black 37% RACE AND CULTURE
5th Grade 26%
Kindergarten 1st Grade 1% 9%
GRADE LEVELS
4th Grade 21%
Contact Emily Smith SYMPATICO PROGRAM DIRECTOR
asosympatico@gmail.com (703) 548-0885
www.asosympatico.com
2nd Grade 21% 3rd Grade 22%
www.alexsym.org
www.asosympatico.com
Sympatico is sponsored by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (703) 548-0885 | www.alexsym.org
2015-2016 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Female 57%
Male 43%
GENDER
Arab 17%
Asian 3%
“I can be myself at Sympatico because it’s a happy place and I really enjoy doing it. I get to do what I love.”
White 14%
- Hewen, Sympatico student
Questions? Hispanic 28%
Black 37% RACE AND CULTURE
5th Grade 26%
Kindergarten 1st Grade 1% 9%
GRADE LEVELS
4th Grade 21%
Contact Emily Smith SYMPATICO PROGRAM DIRECTOR
asosympatico@gmail.com (703) 548-0885
www.asosympatico.com
2nd Grade 21% 3rd Grade 22%
www.alexsym.org
www.asosympatico.com
Sympatico is sponsored by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (703) 548-0885 | www.alexsym.org