Mariachi Ensemble

Catalog description

This course examines and celebrates Mariachi music and other Mexican styles such as Son Jarocho and Sierreño. Through study and performance, students develop fundamental and technical musical skills necessary for stylistic performance. They explore the roll of music in Mexican culture and its relation to other arts. Community and college performances required. LIMITATION OF ENROLLMENT: Own instrument required. PREREQUISITE: Audition Required. ADVISORY: Audition required. Students should be at least at the intermediate level on a traditional Mexican instrument. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 27 or MUS 29. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 180)