The Conservatory of Music of Bahía Blanca, with an enrollment of 1,200 students, was severely affected by the flooding caused by a storm in the Buenos Aires city. The institution suffered serious material losses, leaving unusable instruments, books, and equipment necessary for its operation.
Among the reported damages are grand and upright pianos, violins, violas, cellos, clarinets, oboes, saxophones, trumpets, percussion instruments, guitars, keyboards, speakers, and amplifiers. The conservatory's library, which housed a large collection of books and scores, was also severely affected, representing a significant loss for the educational community.
In light of this situation, the educational community of the conservatory has begun to seek help to recover what was lost. Parents, students, and musicians from the city have come together to collect donations, thus preventing the institution's music from being silenced by the consequences of the natural disaster.
In the words of those affected: "It is a very hard blow for all of us, but we are determined to work together to rebuild what the flood took away. Music cannot stop; it is part of our life and our identity as an educational community."
