Asociación Nacional de Conciertos (ANC)
The National Association of Concerts in Panama is a non-profit organization created in 1962 by an initiative of the Panamanian pianist Jaime Ingram.

Its objective is to promote the appreciation of classical music, through educational and cultural activities such as the Annual Season of Concerts, Youth Musical Camps, Musical Appreciation Courses and Master Classes. The ANC counts on the Banco y Fondo de Instrumentos to provide musical instruments to young musicians with limited resources and facilitates loans and scholarships to those musicians that desire to obtain a higher degree in music education.

Instituto Nacional de Cultura (INAC)

Founding Members
Isaac Casal. Creator of the festival and also consults with the University of Panama, National Institute of Culture, and serves as the administrator and Artistic Director of the Festival.

Terrence Ford y Samuel Robles. Represent the National Association of Concerts.

Julia Ernst. Represents the YOA.

Reinier Rodríguez. Director of the National Institute of Culture.

Patricia Ruiloba. Serves as the editor for the Festival.

The idea was born after numerous trips to different European and Latin-American Countries as a member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas. We learned of the significant impact of music festivals such as the one in Curitiba, Brazil and the Sistema de Orquestas Juveniles of Venezuela. In Venezuela, thousands of young musicians from all socio-economic classes have managed to grow and develop musical careers and to enrich the socio-cultural aspect of their country.

Organization of Development
After working arduously with the YOA, Julia Ernst has generously donated her expertise and consultation for the development of the Festival.