UFSM Winter Festival draws over 3,000 attendees in Vale Vêneto and Santa Maria

The 41st edition of the Festival Internacional de Inverno (Fiiufsm) organized by the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) concluded after reaching roughly 3,000 participants directly or indirectly. Held in Vale Vêneto (São João do Polêsine) and the main UFSM campus in Santa Maria, the event featured 102 active participants, 17 nationally and internationally recognized teachers, and 13 free recitals and concerts totaling 20 hours of live performance. Masterclasses, a continuing education course for early‑grade music teachers, and the inaugural Fiiufsm Jovem youth program added pedagogical depth, engaging 55 young musicians and 20 teachers in workshops and four recitals that attracted about 320 spectators. The festival underscored UFSM’s role as a regional hub for artistic and musical education, extending outreach to basic education and fostering professional development for students and teachers alike.