Abstract
In this study, the author reports the relevances from study broader the Italian program that was inspired by the Venezuelan music education movement for social change known as El Sistema, as well as its possible similarities to Community Music - not popular practice in Italy. The author have investigated on-site observation at geographically and culturally diverse program sites that took place over the course of 2 years. Community Music (CM) is a music education practice that providing opportunities for children to make music regardless of their previous knowledge and experience. CM is a word for a wide range of “music education” programs that take place “outside” the boundaries and schedules of ordinary school music programs. Music can help children express things, empower them, create positive attitudes, build confidence and open routes to new opportunities. Music brings children and people together as well as providing an enjoyable and fulfilling range of activities. The general purpose of CM and of Il Sistema-Italy is to help place music-making in the hands and voices of everyone by creating equal opportunities for children to enjoy active and creative participation in music.