HISTORY

Beginning of academic work
The Tolima Music Conservatory was created as the result of Maestro Alberto Castilla’s interest to establish a School of Music.

National Music Congress
The first National Music Congress was held. The event was sponsored by the Ministry of National Education, and organized by the Tolima Conservatory.

Choirs
The Polyphonic Choirs of Tolima were consolidated as a musical reference.

Live music festivals
This year marks the beginning of the organization of large-scale music festivals in the city.

Ibagué The Musical Capital
Ibagué starts the application process to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the category of music.

Ibagué The Musical Capital
Ibagué begins its application process as a Creative City of Music to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Ibagué American Capital of Culture
The city has been designated as American Capital of Culture 2022.