
José Joaquín Vargas Calvo
José Joaquín Vargas Calvo was a pivotal figure in the development of music education in Costa Rica, notable for creating the first official music programs in the country in 1925. His contributions laid the foundation for a century-long emphasis on music education in schools, establishing it as a vital part of the curriculum and fostering the training of music educators in universities. Vargas Calvo famously asserted that teaching music requires not just knowledge of the subject but the ability to teach it effectively.
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Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,802 | $62,000 | 46$ |
Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 3,802 | $62,000 | 46$ |
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José Joaquín Vargas Calvo elaborated the first music programs in Costa Rica in 1925.
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