Punta Cana program brings sacred music to churches
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In Verón, Dominican Republic, the Sistema Punta Cana choral program began a season of sacred music concerts in local churches.
The program united the Punta Cana Symphonic Choir, led by Manuel Marcano, and the Punta Cana Children's Choir, directed by Francisco Domínguez, to offer musical experiences and build community ties. The concerts aim to share universal musical heritage with families and transform religious spaces into artistic venues.
The inaugural concert featured pieces from different eras and traditions, including works by Bob Chilcott, César Alejandro Carrillo, Franz Biebl, and Händel, as well as joint performances of pieces by Pergolesi, Morten Lauridsen, and Mozart. Sistema Punta Cana intends for collective music-making to encourage personal growth through skills like listening, discipline, and teamwork.
Launched in March 2024, the choral program has developed a structure to support different stages of musical learning, starting with the Children’s Choir and progressing to the more demanding repertoire of the Symphonic Choir. Sistema Punta Cana hopes to expand access to music education and strengthen cultural life in the Verón. Punta Cana area, inviting local children and young people to join the program.
