I read about the Venezuelan Symphony this morning that employs many graduates of its grass roots musical program called el sisters, which works through groups of nucleos throughout the country.
Note: After playing, the nucleos go to neighborhood restaurants to eat.
This program exists in the US as well in 40 states. I have reposted information about how this program works in the US below:
Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France