November 12, 2015
By Shari Goodwin for "The Word"
Jose Luis Hernandez, director of Sistema Tulsa, is about to realize a dream come true. He has been invited to be a guest conductor for the renowned Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra…
Nov 12 2015
Oct 12 2015
Sistema Tulsa teaches lessons beyond music
By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer
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The purpose of El Sistema, Hernandez-Estrada said, “is to use music, to use our culture, as the vehicle to raise up a new generation of…
Oct 12 2015
Magical Evening of Music with Wynton Marsalis
Those who attended the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s concert experienced a world class musical event. Wynton Marsalis and the orchestra members all demonstrated outstanding composing, arranging and jazz performance skills to a full Tulsa Performing Arts Center crowd. The…
Sep 26 2015
Interview from Public Radio Tulsa
From Public Radio Tulsa:
On this edition of Studio Tulsa, we learn about the nonprofit program known as Sistema Tulsa. Per its website, Sistema Tulsa"envisions how a comprehensive and inclusive music program can positively impact the social, cognitive, and…
Jul 10 2015
Remarks in support of Sistema Tulsa at TPS School Board of Education
Remarks given at the July 7, 2015 Regular TPS School Board of Education meeting in support of agenda item G-6.
With your permission Madam President:
My name is Jose Luis Hernandez. I am founding director of Sistema Tulsa. I would…
Jun 20 2015
Charting a Path to Clarity in Sistema-inspired Work
First Published June 19, 2015 on the Sistema Fellowship Center Blog
One of my education systems professors at the Harvard Graduate School of Education recently shared that “People support most what they help create.” (Cassidy 2015) For Sistema-inspired leaders and…
May 7 2015
Speech on a "Pedagogy of Compassion" 04/25/2015
On April 25, 2015 I spoke to a group of United Methodist Women in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are part of a service organization that engages with various social mission throughout the city. I was the speaker for their Quarterly Meeting…
Apr 6 2015
A few thoughts on Education - April, 6, 2015
A few days ago, I visited with students and parents at a local Tulsa Elementary school to speak about music education and our Sistema Tulsa project. I enjoy these opportunities because I can connect and learn from them. I always…
Feb 12 2015
El Sistema 40
Por su transcendencia social y educativa, El Sistema es uno de los más importantes proyectos culturales de nuestros tiempos. En su 40 aniversario, me uno a la celebración de sus logros e ideales sublimados por el trabajo constante y paciente…
Jan 23 2015
Music Among Friends / January 25
I am pleased to share an upcoming musical performance in Tulsa, OK.
Next Sunday, January 25, some of Tulsa’a most gifted instrumentalists will join members of Boston Avenue’s music program to perform a beautiful concert of chamber music at 5:00…
Jan 21 2015
New England Conservatory "Innovation Grant"
I am happy to share that I am the recipient of the New England Conservatory's Sistema Fellows Resource Center Innovation Grant. This grant will allow me to pursue advance studies through the Harvard Graduate School of Education professional program…
Dec 22 2014
The Messiah at Boston Avenue
I recently had the opportunity to conduct in a performance of Handel's masterpiece "Messiah" during the Advent Season at the Boston Avenue Church in Tulsa. It was a concert full of joy, warmth, and beauty. And a wonderful testament to…