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Mariachi Workshops
Registration is now Closed.
The 17th Annual San José International Mariachi Festival Workshop is a three-day conference featuring workshops in Mariachi Music, Voice and Ballet Folklórico Dance.
All mariachi instrumental and vocal classes will be instructed and directed by members of world renowned Mariachi Cobre, direct from Walt Disney World.
Ballet Folklórico Dance will feature instruction by acclaimed choreographers José Tena from Las Cruces, New Mexico and Maria Luisa Colmenarez of San José, California.
All music and dance classes will be taught at multiple levels of instruction in order to meet the skill level of each student. In addition, students will enjoy various uplifting performance opportunities at La Feria del Mariachi park event, the Student Showcase, and the main Gala Concert.
All educational conference events are sure to energize and motivate students to further their awareness and appreciation for the Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico art forms.
Interested in learning more about mariachi education? Please visit the MHC website at www.mhcviva.org
Schedule
September 24th
(Wednesday) |
Workshop check-in begins |
September 25th
(Thursday) |
Workshop check-in continues, first day of Workshop classes, Student Showcase evening performance |
September 26th
(Friday) |
Second day of Workshop classes |
September 27th
(Saturday) |
Rehearsal and Gala Concert performance |
Location
All Workshop classes will take place at:
The Wyndham San José
1350 North First Street
San José, CA 95112
www.wyndham.com
The Gala Concert and rehearsals will take place at:
The San José State University Event Center
290 South 7th Street
San José, CA 95192
www.union.sjsu.edu
Requirements
- All students must have at least one year of experience dancing or playing their instrument.
- All students must bring their own instrument.
- All students must provide their own concert dress. In the case of music students, concert dress is a white shirt or blouse and dark pants or skirt. In the case of dance students, concert dress is Jalisco.
Scholarships
With the help of the Coca-Cola Corporation and our other generous donors, the Mexican Heritage Corporation is please to be able to offer scholarships for deserving students to attend the Workshops free of charge. In order to qualify, students must be designated to receive free or reduced lunches by their school. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the 2008 Mariachi Workshops Scholarship Opportunity Form and mail or fax, along with you registration form and proof of your designation to receive free or reduced lunch to:
Mexican Heritage Corporation
Attn: Workshop Registration
1700 Alum Rock Ave
San José, CA 95116
Fax: (408) 928-5550
Contact
Questions about the Workshops, please contact:
Monica Ramos
Mariachi Festival Workshop Coordinator
(408) 928-5551
mramos@mhcviva.org
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