The Julián Orbón Professional Municipal Conservatory opens its doors from June 10 to 13 to showcase its musical educational offerings, in sessions aimed at all those interested in starting their music education, especially in the elementary teachings offered at its new location in La Ferrería.
The center will offer orientation and outreach activities focused on the 15 instruments included in the elementary education curriculum: piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, and saxophone. Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will host an open session with free admission where conservatory students will showcase these instruments to the attending public.
On June 11 and 12, guided tours of the new center facilities in La Ferrería will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The tours will be led by the center’s faculty and will be open to the public until full capacity is reached, with no need for prior registration.
The sessions will conclude on Friday, June 13 with student participation in six scheduled concerts as part of the Noche Blanca (White Night) event. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a musical marathon will be held in the auditorium featuring students from various Elementary Education specialties. This will be followed by a performance by the 3rd and 4th-grade string ensemble.
Starting at 6:00 p.m., the center will expand its activities to other spaces in the city: the Cultural Factory will host a concert for flute directed by Begoña Vázquez; the conservatory balconies and Alfonso VI square will be filled with music through performances by horns, trombones, the Elementary Education Choir, and interpretations by the Conservatory Band, conducted by Marcos Malnero.
The program will continue at 7:30 p.m. at the Urban History Museum, with the Professional Education Orchestra directed by Natalia García, and will conclude at 8:30 p.m. at Santa Cecilia with a performance by the Modern Harmony Classroom, led by Javier Rubio.
REGISTRATIONS AND ACCESS TESTS
The registration deadline for Elementary Education access tests will remain open until Sunday, June 15. Registrations should preferably be made through the Avilés City Council’s electronic headquarters. Those in need of assistance can seek support from the municipal telecenters and Avilés City Council’s registration assistance offices (OAR).
The tests will take place on June 19 in the afternoon, evaluating rhythmic-auditory, vocal, and psychomotor skills. Applicants of younger age will be given priority, starting with those turning eight years old in 2025. The provisional list of admitted candidates will be published on June 16, with possible claims until the 17th, and the final list will be announced on the 18th. Provisional results will be published on June 23, with claims accepted until the 25th, and final results on the 26th.
Currently, 110 students are enrolled in Elementary Education at the Julián Orbón Professional Municipal Conservatory, maintaining its role as a leading public music education institution in the municipality.
