MEDIT Enriches Music Education

Oscar Herrera, Knowledge and Learning Manager, reaffirms his commitment to educating future generations. He shared his career path and his strategy from the classroom.

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office of Communications

Oscar Alberto Herrera Camacho, a 2013 graduate of the Music program, currently works as a teacher in the Music program at the Zipaquirá extension. In his role as an educator, Oscar guides the opera workshop processes, leads the Production and Technology team, and oversees the organization and staging of the Music program's institutional groups, implementing day-to-day the institution's educational model that prioritizes being over doing.

“I am responsible for the training and stage direction of the group, where we work on developing stage presence skills, not only for singers, but also for those who wish to explore the performing arts,” he explained. This innovative approach has allowed the workshop to offer comprehensive training to all students in the music program.

“The opera workshop has been part of the program for 13 years, having established itself as a space for artistic creation and continuous learning. Its dynamics include presentations at the end of each semester, resulting in an average of four exhibitions per academic cycle.

In this context, the implementation of the Transmodern Digital Educational Model (MEDIT) has presented significant challenges. According to Oscar, this process has been a true journey in recent semesters. “The most important thing is that this model places the student at the center of the learning process, motivating them to manage and generate knowledge,” he highlighted.

This innovation not only enriches music education, but also promotes more interactive learning tailored to the needs of the students, the teacher added.

Who is Oscar Herrera?

He is a teacher by vocation. A lover of music and education. With a career spanning various educational institutions, he has been recognized with two prominent awards, among them, the prize for composing the anthem of the Fontibón locality in Bogotá, the result of a contest that recognized his creative talent.

It is worth noting that his passion for music led him to join the National Opera Choir of Colombia, where he had the opportunity to shine in Andrea Bocelli's concert, participating in important performances that enriched his artistic experience. “I have collaborated with the Fundación Arte Lírico, located in Bogotá, which is dedicated to the production of zarzuela and opera, for several years, I was a tenor in this foundation, participating in its seasons in both Bogotá and Cartagena,” Oscar shared.

Additionally, she is about to complete her master's degree in music pedagogy at the International University of La Rioja in Spain (UNIR), which reflects her ongoing commitment to education and artistic development.

With a track record of achievements and an innovative vision, Oscar Herrera continues to inspire new generations of musicians in Zipaquirá and in Colombia.

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