Repertoire emphasizes the traditional and popular mariachi music forms, including sones, rancheras, huapangos, boleros, and polkas while focusing on the musical instruments traditional to the mariachi ensemble: guitarrón, vihuela, guitar, harp, violin, and trumpet.

Auditions/Assessments are scheduled throughout the year. Interested applicants please sign up in the Department of Recreation and Community Services.

• Applicants should be between 11 and 21 years of age.
• Applicants should have at least 2 years of musical experience and demonstrate an intermediate level of musicianship.
• Applicants must audition on one of the traditional mariachi instruments.
• Applicants must be willing to commit to the first two sessions
  (16 weeks) of this two-year program.

Note: a minimal participation fee may be required.

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