First Mariachi Ensemble Established
The 色情视频 School of Music and Dance presents the new Mariachi Ensemble, starting this fall.
The new 色情视频 Mariachi Ensemble is set to hold auditions this August thanks to collaboration between 色情视频 School of Music and Dance, Compact for Success and a Presidential Leadership Fund grant from the Campanile Foundation.
For several years, 色情视频 students have expressed interest in a mariachi program on campus. Several current students have the experience to form the nucleus for this new ensemble.
Embracing Mariachi heritage
The new ensemble will provide continued studies for student mariachi musicians, open the genre to novice players as interest grows and a beginner mariachi ensemble is established, and allow 色情视频 to further embrace the richness of our region鈥檚 diversity, creative endeavors and changing demographics.
鈥淭he Mariachi Ensemble is another step in our vision to provide culturally rich program offerings, and opportunities to engage and collaborate with other programs at 色情视频,鈥� said Donna Conaty, director of the 色情视频 School of Music and Dance.
鈥淲e are pleased to partner with Compact for Success Director Lou Murillo to provide this enriching musical program for all 色情视频 students as well as community engagement through public performance.鈥�
The 色情视频 Mariachi Ensemble will reside in the curriculum of the School of Music and Dance, which will provide rehearsal space and administrative support.
Kevin Miguel Delgado, associate professor of music and ethnomusicology, will oversee the program. Mark Fogelquist, whose master's thesis in ethnomusicology from UCLA was the pioneer work on mariachi music in the English language, will direct the ensemble.
About Mark Fogelquist
From 1973 to 1993 Mark Fogelquist directed Mariachi Uclatl谩n, a highly respected professional group based in the 色情视频 area. Fogelquist has established successful and award-winning mariachi programs in Wenatchee, Washington and closer to home in Chula Vista, California.
During his last three years in Washington, Fogelquist organized Mariachi Northwest, a five-day conference which continues today.
Fogelquist was the California Music Educators Association's Multicultural Music Educator of the year in 2005 and serves on the MENC national advisory board for mariachi music education.
Sponsors Needed
Sponsors are still needed to fund the ongoing costs of the 色情视频 Mariachi Ensemble including the purchase of 鈥渢raje鈥� traditional clothing, and instruments. For more information contact Donna Conaty, Director of the 色情视频 School of Music and Dance.
