MARIACHI INSTITUTE 

These two stand-alone sessions for music educators, professional musicians, choir directors, and college Music Education majors will provide the skills and hands-on experience needed to build a successful mariachi program. Participants will learn the cultural elements, rhythms and styles unique to mariachi, explore repertoire appropriate for students at various levels, and experience traditional instruments including guitarrón and vilhuela.

Led by Music Specialist, José Soto.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Fundamentals
4:00—5:30pm
In this session participants will understand the key components needed to build a successful mariachi program. Participants will learn the pillars of instrumentation needed for a mariachi with a particular focus on the Armonía section. Participants will have an opportunity to experience and play traditional instruments, including vihuela and guitarrón.

Exploring Style
6:30—8:00pm
Join us for an inspiring, engaging, and interactive experience working with and learning from Music Specialist José Soto along with advanced students in the Center’s year-round mariachi program. In this session
participants will explore, learn, and play the unique styles of a mariachi including son, ranchera, and huapango.

Refreshments will be provided between sessions for those attending both.

Education Studio at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Register online HERE.

Questions? Contact Tracy Sawyer at 707.800.7529 or tsawyer@lutherburbankcenter.org
50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA