From “the Street” to the Academy

From “the Street” to the Academy

Authors

  • Ricardo Alvarado Hernández Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Mauricio Delgado Sánchez Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v15i1.5677

Keywords:

percussion, gig, academy, pop music, university, school of music, conservatory

Abstract

This article reflects on inclusivity in university music schools Objective: It aims to highlight the problem of discrimination in the competition process for auditions for the admission to bachelor’s and bachelor’s degree programs in music education. Method: The experience of a teacher and a 38-year-old student, who enters the Pre-University Program of the School of Musical Arts of the University of Costa Rica with little previous knowledge of formal music theory, is used. Results: The results show positive feedback for both the student and the teacher, demystifying various myths about the subject. Conclusions: It is concluded that many popular music professionals have not had access to obtaining an academic degree

Author Biographies

Ricardo Alvarado Hernández, Universidad de Costa Rica

Máster en Docencia Universitaria. Percusionista y educador. Percusionista de la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Costa Rica. Trabaja como profesor de la cátedra de Percusión de la Escuela de Artes Musicales de la Universidad de Costa Rica.

Mauricio Delgado Sánchez, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Licenciado en Ingeniería Electrónica. Estudiante del Programa Preuniversitario de la Escuela de Artes Musicales Trabaja como docente de extensión social en Electromedicina Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Costa Rica.

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Published

2025-01-31

How to Cite

Alvarado Hernández, Ricardo, and Mauricio Delgado Sánchez. 2025. “From ‘the Street’ to the Academy”. Revista Rupturas 15 (1):1-14. https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v15i1.5677.

Issue

Section

Vivencias académicas
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