The Insular School of Music of Fuerteventura (EIMF), under the Ministry of Education and Youth of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, will celebrate Music Week from 14 to 19 November. This initiative aims to showcase various concerts and auditions in honour of Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The programme seeks to highlight the work carried out in classrooms, encourage musical participation, and bring the educational and artistic activities of the school closer to the community, fostering connections between students, teachers, and the public.
A musical exchange between Fuerteventura and Tenerife
The programme will kick off on Saturday, 14 November, with a day of musical exchange between students from the Villa de La Orotava Music and Dance School and the Insular School of Music of Fuerteventura. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, get to know each other, and establish connections through joint musical practice, promoting collective learning and camaraderie among students from both schools. The day will culminate at 18:00 with a joint concert featuring guitars, lutes, and timples, held in the auditorium of the Insular School of Music in Puerto del Rosario. This initiative aims to go beyond public performance, creating a formative and exchange experience that encourages collaboration among music education centres in the Canary Islands.
Auditions and the Santa Cecilia concert
The programme will continue on Monday, 16 November, at 19:00 with a themed audition titled “Romanticism,” taking place in the auditorium of the EIMF. This event will introduce the public to one of the most significant periods in music history through various interpretations and educational content. On Wednesday, 18 November, at 19:00, a piano audition will be held in Classroom 1 of the Insular School of Music, where students will share part of the repertoire they have worked on during their training.
Music Week will conclude on Thursday, 19 November, at 19:00 with the Santa Cecilia concert, which will be held at the Auditorium of Puerto del Rosario. This performance is one of the highlights of the school’s musical programme and will showcase the artistic and educational work developed by its educational community. Admission to the Santa Cecilia concert will be free until capacity is reached.
The Minister of Education and Youth, Adargoma Hernández, commended the “effort and dedication of the students and teachers of the Insular School of Music, whose daily work makes it possible for us to enjoy initiatives like this,” and invites the public to support the musicians during this week of celebration. Through this initiative, the Insular School of Music of Fuerteventura reaffirms its commitment to artistic training, the dissemination of musical culture, and creating opportunities for students to share their learning on stage. Music Week also serves as an opportunity to recognise the importance of music education in the cultural and social development of the island and to highlight the work carried out daily across various specialities and training areas within the centre.
