In celebration of Musician’s Day, First Lady Gabriela de Bukele announced the inauguration of El Salvador’s new National School of Music, aimed at elevating the quality of artistic education in the country.
“This day marks a new beginning for artistic education in our country with the launch of the National School of Music. This school is the first step in a transformative process to strengthen the Ministry of Culture’s artistic training institutions, enhancing the quality of teaching and expanding accessibility,” said the First Lady during the announcement.
The initiative includes a strategic and measurable plan for students, as well as collective ensembles designed to promote orchestral and choral practice. “This change is just the beginning,” she emphasized.
First Lady de Bukele also revealed plans to extend this transformation to the National Arts Center, enhancing its theater, visual arts, and dance schools. The focus will prioritize early childhood development, aiming to provide children and youth with art as a tool for holistic growth.
“Our commitment is to bring this transformation to the National Arts Center, strengthening the schools of theater and visual arts, along with the National Dance School, with special attention to early childhood, so our children and young people can find in art a path to integral development,” she stated.
During President Nayib Bukele’s first term, efforts included restoring cultural heritage, expanding access to cultural spaces, and fostering cultural identity through early childhood initiatives like the Árbol de Vida literary collection, as well as establishing the National Ballet and the Banda El Salvador.
This announcement signals a continued dedication to cultural advancement in El Salvador, ensuring the arts remain a vital part of national development.