The Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Vocal Camp is set for June 24 – 28 in San Antonio. The camp is open to all students interested in honing their skills in mariachi voice. New to this year’s camp are professional development classes for mariachi directors!
The Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Vocal Camp is an extension of the Mariachi Extravaganza – host to the national mariachi group and vocal competitions in San Antonio. The camp is designed to prepare students interested in competing in the 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza National Vocal Competition December 5-7. Students interested in growing their knowledge of mariachi music are encouraged to participate.
Students will have the opportunity to spend a full week learning from master vocal instructors, working together as a team to create a public performance and meeting new people and making new friends. Instructors will dive into the categories in which students are judged in the Mariachi Extravaganza vocal competition, learn tips and techniques that can help strengthen vocal skills and gain a better understanding on what it takes to put together a show. Students will work in private sessions with master instructors and in group settings.
An exceptional group of master vocal instructors will be on hand to work with students this year. They include:
Octavio Moreno of Tucson, Arizona
Vanessa Alonzo of Houston, Texas
Jonathan Palomar from Mexico City
Alexa Posas of Roma, Texas
New to this year will be professional development workshops (PD workshops) for mariachi music educators. PD workshops will be held Thursday, June 27 from 9 am – 12 noon. The workshops will offer helpful tools for mariachi directors when teaching mariachi voice in the classroom and are made possible through a collaborative initiative between Muñoz Public Relations, producers of the 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza and Mariachi Extravaganza Summer Camp, and CULTIVAR.
Workshops for students ages 12 – 25 will be held M-F from 9 am – 4 pm June 24 – 28. Both PD and student workshops will be held at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. The early registration rate is $200 and runs through May 31st. The fee increases to $250 through June 10.
Click here for student register.
Click here for directors registration.
The Mariachi Extravaganza Summer camp will culminate with a recital on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater in San Antonio. Tickets will go on sale May 1 at the Tobincenter.org.
ADDITIONAL MARIACHI CAMPS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER
HOUSTON
Additional mariachi summer camps will be held at the The University of Houston and UTSA this summer. UofH is hosting their 4th Annual Mariachi Summer Camp July 22-August 2. Instrumental, vocal and ballet folklorico workshops will be taught. The camp is open to all students who currently play an instrument. Register at: https://uh.edu/kgmca/music/events/festivals/mexica-mariachi
SAN ANTONIO
UTSA is hosting their first mariachi summer camp the week of July 15. According to Michael Acevedo, UTSA’s Mariachi Director, the camp will be a mixture of All-State mariachi rehearsal and music for a concert at the end of the camp. The camp is open to high school students and will be 1/2 a day from noon – 4:30 pm for 4 days.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio will host their annual camp June 10-13.
LAS VEGAS
Step into the lively realm of mariachi music at the 2024 National Mariachi Education workshops! These workshops aim to support educators in enriching their mariachi programs and guide newcomers to teaching mariachi. With a focus on teaching techniques for both individual instruments and ensemble performance, participants will explore the vibrant melodies of violins and the rhythmic strumming of guitars. Throughout the week, attendees will engage in hands-on learning, networking with peers and industry experts, fostering connections within the mariachi community. Join us for a week of learning, collaboration, and mariachi music appreciation! Contact Yvette Sital at 702-513-4430 for more information or visit: https://www.mariachiedconsultants.com.
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