Many in the music community already know oboist Pedro Falcòn and his wife, bassoonist Alexandra Castro. After finishing graduate degrees in the United States (Andrews University and the University of South Carolina), Pedro was named Program Director of Project Music in Stamford, Connecticut. Project Music is an el Sistema inspired program that offers accessible music education to underserved students. Pedro and Alexandra need help to pay for legal representation regarding their immigration status. They are among the many Venezuelans here legally but whose continued residency is uncertain due to recent changes in US government policy.

Pedro has been involved in community-based programs such as the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, and the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians Program of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He has contributed to advancements in music technology to support musicians with disabilities, and published original research in The Double Reed. In addition to being a fine oboist, Pedro also performs on the Venezuelan cuatro. You can get an idea of his many talents in this video . Pedro and Alexandra are certified foster parents in the state of Connecticut, a process that involves extensive interviews and background checks.

They are wonderful, generous, hard working people who want to continue to live and work in the United States. If you are able, please consider contributing. Funds will be used to cover application and legal costs for the EB2-NIW (Employment-Based Second Preference National Interest Waiver) visa application.