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Excerpt: Gustavo Dudamel

May 14, 2010 9:14 AM

Now that he is the musical director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel wants to transplant in the U.S. the Venezuelan child orchestra system that changed his life. Bob Simon reports this Sunday, May 16, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

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by leathers2 May 17, 2010 7:22 AM EDT
Wondrful program. It was mentioned the program will be started in NYC and Miami, Fla. How does one find more informaion on he program in NYC?
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by cbk41 May 16, 2010 11:54 PM EDT
Thank you for your WONDERFUL presentation of this amazing program YOLA, it made my heart sing! On the other hand, some of the negative comments above are absolutely heartbreaking. That in this day and age people can comment on the race or social status of children being given this opportunity that will not only change their lives, but make our world a better place for ALL of us, is really very sad indeed. I applaud CBS for all of your contributions to the news and information that you provide!
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by 1st4AmericanPoor May 16, 2010 11:27 PM EDT
Truth I know 60 Minutes only wants the PC Truth but so what
This is the 2nd week of the Hispanic/PC Leftie Revisionist Propaganda machine - Truth
California Schools have no money for Music - None because for the Last 25+ years - Teachers have had to spend 30% of their time teaching english or School District spending money on ESL classes for illegal "Hispanic" M children or Anchor Babies by illegals.
So, do not make it that this young Hispanic Conductor comes here and makes the World Great for Los Angeles intercity Kids, Illegals claim 8 9 10 dependents on their W-2 forms so they pay no taxes so add it all up.
Your Program leaves out why Schools have no money for Music. The same thing has and is happening in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Colorado.
60 Minutes Insults the American Citizens who do pay their Taxes and Live in these States, if you bother to look it up all most all Community Symphony Orchestras funded by Americans have - Childrens Symphonies so this "Hispanic" from Venezuela is just an addition to what Americans are trying to do with less money.
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by nbleitch May 16, 2010 8:36 PM EDT
First of all I would like to know who is paying for this very generous program in these lucky cities across the United States. Are all the musicians giving their free time to teach all these for fortunate children? Who is paying for the use of the space in all these locations? In a time of extreme budget cutting all over America, where are the funds coming from? A full disclosure would be highly appreciated to some of your viewers. If all the monies are coming from private funding then once again I applaud this country for our generosity. However, if the funds are coming from Hugo Chavez' socialist Venezeula, then I would like to know how and when that debt will be paid. You never get something for nothing...
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by hardrowtohoe May 16, 2010 8:33 PM EDT
Amazing-Why do these programs end up in urban areas? The money. It's not all about the kids but it's about the money. I'm divorced and raised 3 kids alone with $200.00 a month in child support in a RURAL community and no one ever stepped up and offered my kids free soccer, baseball, swim lessons etc. much less music lessons. Know what-they did without. They are now 19, 20 & 23 but I personally know kids that live with their families in outdoor storage sheds, camping trailors, barns, need I go on? They are getting NOTHING. Don't let this fool you, these programs go where they can get some bleeding hearts to donate large amounts of money. If they don't, let's see this wonderful program come to rural Missouri. I will personally lead you to some needy kids.
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by dmann398 May 16, 2010 8:13 PM EDT
This is B-S.
What about the composer?
and how 'bout the musicians, as in the people playing the instruments, the music.

It's very nice that Dudamel is bringing music to kids, but could we please have a little perspective. This Symphony is transportive and the musicians play it so beautifully.
The melodrama and over extravagance in the name of musicianship by the conductor is one big distraction!

Who needs charisma when you have Mahler and truly gifted players playing it?
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by XBUGMAN May 16, 2010 8:13 PM EDT
IN THE REPORT I DID NOT SEE ONE WHITE CHILD. I KNOW THEIR ARE A LOT OF POOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN THAT NEED HELP. BUT WHY ARE WHITE CHILDREN ABSENT FROM THESE REPORTS SO OFTEN.
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by avilatomas May 16, 2010 8:04 PM EDT
Excellent story with great inspiration to the future of millions of children across the country and the world. Having had the experience of witnessing the program during my stay there in 1996 I can attest that it makes a big difference in the children life and society.
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by sndinc May 16, 2010 8:02 PM EDT
This was a marvelous segment. Is there a website for YOLA? I cannot seem to find it...

Susan
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by gaguynow May 16, 2010 8:00 PM EDT
Mr. Dudamel, Savannah, GA is trying to take the fine arts program from Gadsden Elementary, after 20 years. These children need this culture that they can get no other way. Could you please help, PLEASE!!
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