Final Achieve:Turning Trash into Musical Treasure
Introduction
Young musicians play "Ode to Joy" in a food court
Their motto: "The World Sends Us Garbage, We Send Back Music"
Instruments made from recycled materials
Main idea
Turning Trash into Musical Treasure
Background
Location
Community
Many families are recyclers (gancheros)
Cateura, Paraguay, near a massive landfill
Formation of the Orchestra
Founder
Favio Chávez, an environmental technician and musician
Problem
Not enough instruments for the kids
Solution
Create instruments from landfill materials with the help of carpenter Nicolás "Cola" Gómez
Impact
Achievements
Instruments Made From Recycled Materials
Guitars: Dessert tins
Cellos: Oil drums
Violins: Cans and kitchen utensils
Wind Instruments: Pipes, coins, bottle caps, and house keys.
Drums: X-rays, plastic bowls, and packing tape.
The orchestra gained international attention.
Performed in over 50 countries.
Played with famous artists like Stevie Wonder, Metallica, and Megadeth.
Featured in the documentary "Landfill Harmonic."
The music school in Cateura has grown to 300 students.
Education and music provide new opportunities and dreams for the children.
Example: Teen violinist María Ríos aspires to become a professional violin teacher.