DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The sixth edition of Berklee in Santo Domingo concluded on a high note, awarding 29 full scholarships valued at US$3 million to 203 young Dominican musicians. The scholarships will allow the recipients to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Held at the National Conservatory of Music from 6-11 January 2025, the program ended with an emotional closing ceremony at the Manuel Rueda Hall. The event was presided over by Minister of Culture, Milagros Germán, who expressed her pride in the program’s achievements and its impact on the development of young musical talent.

“I am thrilled that my term concludes with this event,” said Germán, emphasizing the importance of supporting initiatives that transform lives through music and education.

The program was made possible through the joint efforts of the Ministry of Culture, the AES...