The Koruko Ama Birjinaren Scholla Cantorum, which adopted its current name, Koruko Ama Birjinaren Eskola, in 1976 (1976) and nowadays commonly known as Eskola, is a cultural and arts association founded in 1940 (1940) in San Sebastián by Juan Urteaga.
The Gardeners' Comparsa is the oldest group of the Carnival in San Sebastian, paraded through the streets for the first time on January 29, 1818 (1818-01-29).
Since then, Eskola is responsible for representing the Gardeners' Comparsa during Carnival in San Sebastian, as well as other acts of special character.
Both current and former dancers and choristers take part in the company; the total number of members is as high as 145,100 barrels and 45 drums.
The company stops at several places during the parade to perform Raimundo Sarriegi's San Sebastian martxa.