Mission

By leading a movement that transcends the artistic realm, the Academia de Música Antigua seeks to establish itself as an agent of cultural reflection, educational equity, and social transformation. An unwavering commitment to equitable access to knowledge distinguishes AMA’s work towards democratizing a comprehensive training of modern musicians in an increasingly specialized world.

With the goal of fostering a community of musicians capable of engaging with diverse repertoires, the Academia creates spaces for training and innovative artistic experiences. This includes an ongoing program of workshops, artistic residencies, and concerts that bring together both emerging local musicians and established artists from the international early music scene. In the long term, AMA aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable ecosystem for early music in Colombia by strengthening a solid educational program, creating a collection of historical instruments, establishing collaborative networks with international institutions, and cultivating a dedicated audience for early music.

These educational initiatives fill an institutional gap in the local musical landscape by creating a decentralized space for experimentation, where young musicians gain access to tools and knowledge that have traditionally been exclusive to European and North American centers. In Colombia, where early music continues to be a discipline of resistance, the Academia serves as an affirmation of Historically Informed Performance as a legitimate practice—one that champions a rigorous approach to research, creativity, and excellence, in counterpoint to attitudes that still prevail in formal music education.