The Conservatório Dramático e Musical of São Paulo was established in 1906 as an initiative of some musicians of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The way for its foundation was one of divergent opinions, fights and conflicts, but also of common associations and objectives. This article aims at to tracing its trajectory, focusing on the quarrels concerning the position of music and musicians in a society in transformation.
Conservatório Dramático e Musical of São Paulo; music and society; professional organization; music teaching