The Conservatorio del Tolima is moving toward becoming the University of Music, a project that would create Colombia’s first higher education institution dedicated exclusively to musical training, alaluzpublica.com reported.
The initiative, reported by the outlet, includes both the institutional transformation of the conservatory and construction of a new campus to expand academic capacity and position Ibagué as a national reference in music education. The proposal aims to broaden professional music training opportunities for young people from Tolima and other regions of Colombia.
Alexander Castro, Tolima’s Secretary of Culture and Tourism, said the project is expected to be incorporated into the National Development Plan, with the president of the Republic scheduled to visit on October 9. Castro also called on Ibagué Mayor Johana Aranda to help identify land for the future campus, according to alaluzpublica.com.
The transformation represents a commitment to connecting higher education, culture and musical heritage, with an institution that can project Colombian talent and support development of the music sector from the region, the outlet reported.
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