Sistema Winnipeg's upcoming Family Night performances

Sistema Winnipeg held its Family Night on Tuesday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 19. The young performers showcased their hard work from the past few months.

Family Nights are informal performances hosted by Sistema Winnipeg schools, bringing together students, families, friends, and the school community. Whether presenting a short excerpt from a larger piece or a full song performance, the goal is to connect families with the program and involve them in their children’s musical journey.

The evening concluded with a joyful potluck, where families shared treats that reminded them of home. Thanks to the Winnipeg Foundation’s Children & Youth Grant, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra was able to provide delicious, hot Filipino food, prepared by Mama Nor’s.

Sistema Winnipeg is a partnership between the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Seven Oaks School Division (SOSD), and Winnipeg School Division (WSD). Sistema Winnipeg engages with youth in grades 1-12 at two main school locations, Elwick Community School (SOSD), and King Edward Community School (WSD). Programming includes general music, instrumental sectionals, full orchestra and choir rehearsals, and other activities for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba.

Sistema Winnipeg is fully dependent on the support of our generous donors and partners to fund the program. If you would like to donate to Sistema, please click HERE. Current needs of Sistema Winnipeg are 14″ Violas, 1/2 Cellos, Collapsible Music Stands for off-site rehearsals, and Instrument bows (all string instruments & sizes). Click HERE to learn how you can donate your instrument or supplies today.

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Jeffrey Acosta (he/him) is the Manager, Sistema for the WSO.