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Madrid boosts arts education with a new programme and musical groups
Madrid is investing in art in the classroom with an innovative educational programme from the regional government that introduces choir and percussion to transform arts education in the Comunidad de Madrid.
The Comunidad de Madrid has given the go-ahead to a new Programa Educativo de Actividades Artísticas, approved this week by the Consejo de Gobierno. This measure aims to strengthen arts education in the region's schools and increase students' interest in subjects such as music and the performing arts.
The programme, aimed at students, teachers, families, and alumni, seeks to broaden the educational offering and make artistic practice a key learning tool. This was announced by the regional government, which highlights the importance of integrating these activities into school life.
The decree allows the Consejería de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades to create new activities within the programme. It also regulates the organisation and operation of the Coro de Niños y Jóvenes of the Comunidad de Madrid and the new Agrupación de Percusión. Among the regulated aspects are admission criteria, internal structure, and the aims of each group.
The Coro de Niños y Jóvenes was created as a pedagogical project to give young people in Madrid access to high-quality vocal and artistic training. The Agrupación de Percusión, meanwhile, will offer its members a group musical experience, encouraging teamwork and creative development through percussion instruments.