How can the absence of a shared language strengthen children’s motivation to engage in music education? How can a classical musical instrument be taught to large groups of children? How can music become a tool for empowerment and the development of social skills?
El Sistema Greece invites musicians and music educators to a two-day experiential seminar, aiming to share with fellow educators some of the practices we apply in our programmes. These practices seek to address the questions above, while fostering not only meaningful and immediate musical learning for children but also their personal growth and social development.
Facilitators
Panagiotis Tsirides: Panagiotis Tsirides studied music and trained as a music educator at the Centre for Contemporary Music Research (KSYME). He continued his studies in Counselling Psychology and is a member of the Donald W. Winnicott Hellenic Society and the International Winnicott Association (São Paulo). He holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Cultural Education from the SR21 Institute in Switzerland.
He works as a music educator in primary education, serves as Pedagogical Advisor at El Sistema Greece, and supervises educators in the programme One Child, One World. He designs educational programmes for children and adults, and his research focuses on the role of the arts in education and social change. He also writes scripts and theatre plays for children, as well as children’s books published by Patakis and Psychogios Editions.
For more information and a full CV, please visit www.panayiotistsirides.gr.
Giannis Ismirnioglou: Giannis Ismirnioglou is a musician, music educator and composer. Since 2017, he has been collaborating with El Sistema Greece, where he is responsible for the pedagogical support of the teaching team and teaches violin and choir. With many years of experience in music education and ongoing professional development in music pedagogy, he has participated in numerous artistic and educational initiatives as a musician, composer and workshop facilitator.
Seminar Information
7 & 8 September | 11:00-16:00
Participation is free of charge, and attendance on both days is required.
Register in advance by 1 September at [email protected]. Please include your professional background and your reasons for wishing to attend the seminar.
Due to the limited number of places available, registrations will be accepted on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
