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online learning, mariachi style!

With the sudden halt of our face to face classes early March, The Mariachi Conservatory hit the drawing board to continue our students’ mariachi education on a virtual platform.  

After much deliberation and preparation, we were successfully able to launch our Online Mariachi Classes in mid July! We were more than ecstatic to continue to service our students we had stopped teaching since March.  

Our first mariachi online session was more than exciting! After catching up with all our students, we were all quite happy to once again see and hear each other and continue where we left off.  

Despite the difficult challenge we faced in developing and designing The Mariachi Conservatory’s online platform, it’s been a magical experience, and we are proud to announce our online program has now reached students from Tucson, Arizona and as far as Australia! 

Although we still face some challenges using online learning, we have no intention of slowing down and will continue to teach our students in a safe and healthy learning environment.

If you are interested in starting your journey in the art form of mariachi, feel free to contact us at (323)881-9497 or email us at info@mariachiconservatory.org

The Mariachi Conservatory Youth Ensemble Scores big in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

On Friday July 15th The Mariachi Conservatory Youth Ensemble participated in the 2017 Mariachi Spectacular Showcase Competition held at Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It was the first time a youth group from Boyle Heights participated in the showcase competition in the Open Category and all six students along with their Directors Esperanza Juarez and Richard Mata performed their song selection titled “La Noche”.   The evening was spectacular and memorable as the audience and showcase judges applauded their heartfelt performance.  Despite being the smallest student mariachi group participating in the showcase, the judges awarded The Mariachi Conservatory Youth Ensemble 2nd place.  Students were surprised and overwhelmed with joy and emotions.  We would like to congratulate the families of the students as well as all participating students for their outstanding dedication and commitment.  View video by clicking on the following link The Mariachi Conservatory YouTube Video Albequerque Competition

Mariachi Reigns in Texas!

On February 4th, The Texas Association of Mariachi Educators held their State Champion  Conference in South San Antonio High School in San Antonio, Texas.  The State Mariachi Competition hosted a total of thirty-eight schools from both middle and high school student mariachi groups and several mariachi adjudicators.  The judges for the 2A, 3A, 4A Middle School groups were Francisco Loera from McAllen, TX, Miguel Guzman from San Antonio, TX, Dr. Noe Sanchez from Roma, TX, Gabriel Garcia from Crystal City, TX, and Antonio Briseño from Brownsville, TX.  The judges for the 5A and 6A High School mariachi groups were Dr. Jeff Nevin from San Diego, CA, Richard Mata from Los Angeles, CA, Mark Fogelquist from Chula Vista, CA, Cirilo Campos from San Antonio, TX, and Robert Martinez from Chicago, IL.  

The State Mariachi Competition drew many spectators and with good reason.  Many of the competing mariachi schools spend endless and tireless hours perfecting their performance.  A variety of groups in both middle and high school divisions demonstrated near perfect performances with superb musicianship in both vocal and instrumental technical ability.  Several groups also delivered a very engaging performance filled with choreography and showmanship. Throughout the morning and afternoon many spectators which included family, students, teachers and administrators cheered on their respective schools with great pride.  It was truly an event filled with tradition and admiration for the art form of mariachi music. We would like to congratulate the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators for their continued support and work for mariachi education and all participating mariachi educators and stakeholders that support their mariachi students throughout their musical journey.