Dafina Orchestra Music Program
“Dafina” is a Swahili word that is translated as “treasure”. We have seen that classical music is educational and attractive to children and young people, and through music we inspire their creativity. Dafina Orchestra Music Program is a free music education program made possible through collaboration with Kenyaforening in Atvidaberg, El Sistema Sweden, Dream Orchestra and Culture School in Motala. The program provides students with structured after school orchestral instrumental training and a choir instruction. The program creates a cooperative, fun, a nurturing environment for the children and young people to explore their creativity as individuals and as a small ensemble. Quarterly we organize recitals for the students in their small ensembles as they master the skills and techniques of musical playing in addition to developing self – motivation, leadership and personal growth.