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Jalisco Launches ‘Aulas de Música’ in Public Schools, Starting With 255 Classrooms

The program integrates daily music instruction into basic education to lay the groundwork for a statewide expansion.

Overview

  • Governor Pablo Lemus unveiled the initiative at Manuel Martínez Valadez Primary in Guadalajara with a symbolic delivery of instruments and materials.
  • Officials said the initial rollout equips 255 classrooms across 71 municipalities, with the first phase projected to reach more than 77,000 students.
  • Music lessons will be included from preschool through secondary education and will extend to centers serving students with disabilities.
  • Each classroom is outfitted with instrument sets to support ensembles such as choir, school band, guitar groups, mariachi and orchestra.
  • The effort is part of the Jalisco con Estrella school-rehabilitation agenda, with leaders pledging to reach 100 municipalities next year and full coverage within two years.