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Hi, Dorcas
friends!
October was full
of fresh experiences, joyful reunions, and
lots of music. Our groups and choirs kept
spreading art and emotion wherever they went —
and we’d love to share some of those inspiring
moments with you.
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🎵 Our Sound
Dorcas’
Semiannual Music Showcase
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On October 3rd, 2025, our students took the
stage at Capela Santa Maria to perform in the
second edition of the semiannual showcase from
the Música no Bairro Project — “Nosso Som” (“Our
Sound”).
It was a vibrant celebration, filled with a warm
and joyful audience that brought the space to
life with music, affection, and hope.
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That day, we celebrated the power of being
together — and the beauty of turning who we are
into something greater.
With flutes, brass instruments, and voices, our
children and teens once again showed that art
has the power to renew dreams and transform the
world.
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Our sound is shaped by many
hands that build, by voices that truly listen,
and by partners who believe in hope.
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Every step on that stage is a cry for renewal.
Every melody, a piece of the world reimagined.
Because when we become “us,” music finds its
truth — and transformation turns into song.
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This event was only
possible thanks to the trust and support of
so many helping hands who joined us in
making this dream come true — a powerful
network that believes in music as a
transformative force.
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Sponsors: Oregon, Philco,
Racks, BRDE, Plotter, Consórcio Servopa, Grupo
Servopa, Delta Cable Américas, Itambé, Zinpro,
Grupo Kabel, Agrinvest, Gelopar, Cortesa,
Starsprings, Crios, Lapinha, and Natuphitus —
all united by their belief in the transformative
power of music.
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Partners: Capela Santa Maria,
Camerata Antiqua de Curitiba, ICAC, municipal
and state schools of Almirante Tamandaré,
Associação Musical Alegro, and the dedicated
teachers and musicians of the project — all of
them helping art to blossom.
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Technical Team: Jussara Souza
(Photography), Lampa Creative (Filming), Elton
(Sound), Semy (Lighting), Luiz Rolim and Ricardo
Salmazo (Percussion), and Bela Lustoza (Sign
Language) — for bringing rhythm, light, and
voice to every performance.
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🌍 Prof. Renate Weiland
receives the 2025 Laurette Goldberg Award*
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Renate
Weiland
was
recently
honored
with
the
2025
Laurette
Goldberg
Award,
presented
by
Early
Music
America,
in
recognition
of
her
outstanding
work
in
music
education
and
social
inclusion
through
the
Dorcas
–
Música
no
Bairro
project
in
Almirante
Tamandaré,
part
of
the
Curitiba
metropolitan
region
in
Brazil.
Click
to
learn
more
about
the
award.
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“Receiving this award is a
great honor. It inspires me to keep working with
energy and dedication. I dedicate this
recognition to my dear colleagues and to the
students of the Dorcas Project — especially the
Ensemble Simul .”
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We’re proud to celebrate
Renate Weiland’s international recognition with
the 2025 Laurette Goldberg Award, presented by
Early Music America.
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* The award honors music
educator, performer, and innovator Laurette
Goldberg (1932–2005), and recognizes
educational initiatives that combine
excellence with social inclusion.
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We continue to believe
that music has the power to change lives and
communities. Every note played, every smile on
stage, and every partnership formed reminds us
that together, we can carry the sound of hope
even further.
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🎶 Thank you for being part
of this story!!
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