Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez will perform in San Antonio this summer as part of the Texas Bandmasters Annual Convention July 21-23, 2022.
Jose Hernandez, founder of the California based mariachi group, has participated in the conference for many years as a master instructor and lecturer, however, this is the first time in the history of the Texas Bandmasters Association, that the statewide convention will feature a mariachi group.
“We’re bringing mariachi music to the forefront of the conference in a way that it has never been done before,” says Roland Sandoval, President of the Texas Bandmasters Association and Fine Arts Instrumental Music Coordinator for the San Antonio Independent School District. “This is going to be huge for our conference participants and we’re thrilled to present a group that has been at the helm of mariachi music performance and mariachi music education in the U.S. for so long. Jose Hernandez has been a leader in mariachi music education for many years and we’re excited to work with he and his group to support the growth and knowledge of mariachi music in Texas,” he says. “We’re grateful to Conn Selmer for sponsoring the event,” he added.
Mariachi Sol de Mexico will perform during the Convention’s opening ceremonies on Thursday, July 21 at 9:00 am and on Friday, July 22 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. Performances and workshops are primarily for conference participants, however, visitor passes are available for purchase at TexasBandMasters.org. Jose Hernandez will also conduct a clinic titled “Mariachi Rhythmic and Melodic Concepts” during the conference.
MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO MEMBERS
Mariachi Sol de México members include: Trumpets: José Hernández, founder/director, Moisés Ortiz, Carlos Toledo; Violins: Adrián Grijalva, Gustavo Peña, Isau Arellano, Deni Morales, Fernando Moreno, Guadalupe González; Strings: Jorge Flores, Alejandro Ascencio, José “Pepe” Pérez; Harp: Guillermo Acuña.
ABOUT JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ
José has 47 years’ experience as a musician performing artist, composer and Mariachi educator in the U.S. and Mexico, and 35 years as a restauranteur. He recently opened Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana, a new restaurant at The District at Tustin Legacy that brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Orange County. Casa Del Sol, the home of multiple-Grammy nominees Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández and America’s first all-female ensemble, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, features live Mariachi music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night as well as at Sunday Brunch.
José Hernández is an eleven-time Grammy Award nominee and a master of mariachi music. He is a world-renowned musician, composer and music educator who also travels year-round teaching the art of mariachi music to new generations at schools across the United States and Mexico. He is founder of the world-famous Mariachi Sol de México® and America’s first all-female professional mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles®
José is a fifth-generation mariachi whose passion is to bring mariachi music to audiences around the world. In addition to leading two mariachi ensembles, he works tirelessly to inspire and empower the next generation of musicians through the educational initiatives he has founded: The José Hernández’ Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute®, a mariachi music Summer intensive and competition which brings together some of the country’s top student mariachi ensembles and the Mariachi Heritage Society, which teaches mariachi music and folk dancing to new generations. José is also the Musical Director of several prestigious mariachi festivals. In 2021, José received the Cesar Chavez Legacy of Service Award, recognized for his work elevating the perception of mariachi music throughout the world and inspiring future generations of mariachi students via educational scholarships, gifting instruments and via his Mariachi Heritage Society.
José continues to advance the art of mariachi music with daring new compositions and arrangements. He recently released his 18th CD, “40 Anniversary: Mariachi Ambassadors ,” and the previous album, Bailando Sones y Huapangos con el Mariachi Sol de Mexico® was nominated for both a Latin Grammy and a Grammy. It is an homage to the significant relationship between Mariachi Music and ballet folklórico. He has composed, arranged and provided music for all seventeen Mariachi Sol de México albums. He sings and plays trumpet, violin, guitarrón, and vihuela. He has performed in prestigious venues around the world and recorded with some of the most respected names in the music industry including Selena, Vicente Fernandez, Lola Beltrán, Juan Gabriel, Luis Miguel, Bryan Adams and the Beach Boys.
José’s musical inspirations are rich and diverse, ranging from Agustín Lara to José Alfredo Jiménez. One of José’s proudest achievements is establishing the Sol de México® symphony orchestra, bringing this powerful and vibrant sound to mariachi lovers around the world.
