Projeto Primeira Nota:

democratization of Music Education and Teacher Training Space in Campinas

Abstract

This article addresses the university extension project Primeira Nota, aiming to highlight both the importance of the initiative in democratizing music education and its role in teacher training. The project provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students from the Department of Music, contributing to their academic and practical development. Finally, a brief description is presented of the children and adolescents enrolled in the courses of children's music and instruments, as well as the scholarship recipients during the data collection period (corresponding to the 2nd semester of 2022). This research is an excerpt from an annual activity report conducted by the author, who serves as a teaching supervisor in the project. Regarding the methodology, the research adopts qualitative and quantitative approaches, utilizing bibliographic and documentary sources. Data were collected from physical documents available in the project, digital documents provided by Fundação de Desenvolvimento da Unicamp, legislation relevant to University Extension, and bibliographic production addressing topics such as extension in music, teacher training, and curricularization of extension. The results indicate that the project served 1087 children and adolescents and awarded 120 scholarships to undergraduates during its implementation. Although the initiative addressed a significant municipal demand, it is suggested to be expanded, considering the possibility of establishing new units to ensure satisfactory coverage of the local community. This study is considered to contribute to the understanding of the impact of the extension project on music education and the training of professionals in the field.