SANTO DOMINGO – The 2026 Berklee International Academic Program concluded its intensive musical training week with a spectacular finale concert at the Carlos Piantini Hall within the Eduardo Brito National Theater this past Saturday. The event showcased the remarkable artistic development of nearly 200 meticulously selected students from across the Dominican Republic.
In a subsequent formal ceremony, 43 exceptional musicians were granted prestigious scholarships for advanced studies at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music. The cohort included 30 scholars from the National Conservatory of Music. A standout moment occurred when Ángel Sánchez Volquez was honored with the distinguished Michel Camilo Scholarship, recognizing extraordinary musical promise.
The closing events were attended by prominent cultural and academic leaders, including Culture Minister Roberto Ángel Salcedo and high-ranking officials from Berklee College of Music, underscoring the program’s significant institutional support.
Organized through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Fine Arts, the National Conservatory of Music, and Berklee College of Music, the program ran from January 5th to 10th. This initiative, bolstered by both public and private partnerships, has firmly established itself as a vital catalyst for nurturing the next generation of Dominican musical talent and fortifying international educational connections in the arts.