The Andino Music Program is based in Cusco Peru, and is dedicated to provide music education and training to the youth of Cusco and its region.

The program started in the summer 2023 at the Andino International school with the goal of providing free music classes to the Andino students and welcome students from the area to freely participate in music lessons in traditional and modern instruments as well as dance. A team of 5 music professional is providing regular weekly classes in Sikuri (traditional flute) , Cajon, guitar and other string instruments.

The project started through Peruvian musician GianMarco who connected PFCF with Veronica Ugarte, director and co-founder of the Andino school, located in the outskirts of Cusco, and where we have started to implement music activities for youth between 8 and 16 years old.

ABOUT CUSCO

The city of Cusco is nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains,and stands as a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of Peru. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco's cobblestone streets and ancient stone walls still bear witness to its glorious past. Beyond its architectural marvels, Cusco pulses with a vibrant and diverse musical heritage. Traditional Andean melodies, characterized by the haunting tones of panpipes and drums, blend seamlessly with Spanish influences, giving rise to unique genres of music.

 

Artist development
Traditional music
5 staff members

TEAM ON THE GROUND

Claudio Pando

Program Coordinator

Leddys Garces
Music teacher
Luciana Chacón
Dance teacher
María Angélica Malbrán

Vocal teacher

WATCH OUR FIRST MUSIC CLASSES AT ANDINO:

OUR PARTNER : ANDINO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The Andino School is part of the International Baccalaureate Organization since 2016. In recent years it has achieved a 100% pass rate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. By providing music education, Andino School will not only be able to expand the quality of its offerings, but will also allow it to reach more underserved youth throughout the Cusco region through after school programming.

Learn more at www.andinoschool.edu.pe

 

 

CUSCO ON A MAP