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Sep 13

MVE Vocal Competition audition tips

The deadline to submit audition videos for the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition is less than three weeks away. That’s right! To be considered for this year’s MVE, students have until Tuesday, October 1st to get their audition videos in. Submissions sent after October 1, 2019 will NOT... read more →

Sep 03

“Soy Mexicano” Encore at the Magik Theatre on September 14 & 15

Dear friends, the Latin Music Studies area at Texas State University will present an encore performance of “Soy Mexicano” at the Magik Theatre in San Antonio TX on September 14 & 15. Soy Mexicano is an original stage production for Mariachi written by Pedro Moreno, Michelle Quintero and John Lopez.... read more →

September 3, 2019
Leon Camacho
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Aug 29

Early Registration Special for the MVE officially opens Sept. 1!

Hey guys, welcome back to school! Once again it is time to string those guitars, tune those trumpets, line up the violins, and get started with Mariachi rehearsals! Like the end of summer break, the 25TH Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza will be here in the blink of an eye. Before... read more →

August 29, 2019
Leon Camacho
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Aug 17

Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Celebrates 25 Years in 2019!

MORE THAN 1,000 MARIACHI MUSICIANS WILL CONVENE IN SAN ANTONIO TO HELP CELEBRATE THIS YEAR'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY The 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is the largest mariachi music festival in Texas and one of the most renowned world-wide. For 25 consecutive years, it has hosted dozens of events during the... read more →

August 17, 2019
Mandi Lozano
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Jul 30

BREAKING NEWS: World premiere of Vargas’ ‘Llamarada’ debuts TODAY!

WHAT: World Premiere of “Llamarada,” performed by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.WHERE: Tobin Center, McLaughlin Rotunda 100 Auditorium Circle; San Antonio, TX 78205 BREAKING NEWS — The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is proud to announce the selection of “Llamarada” for the 25th Annual San... read more →

July 30, 2019
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Jul 26

San Antonio’s Tobin Center seeks mariachi instructors

San Antonio's Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is hiring Music and Dance Teachers needed for SAISD for the following Middle School subjects: Concert Band String Orchestra Choir Dance Mariachi GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is working with SAISD to provide contracted music and dance teachers... read more →

July 26, 2019
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Jul 11

San Antonio College’s award-winning performance is now online!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuiIdERcCs8 I recently enjoyed a great conversation with Ms. Alicia Covarrubias, director of the award-winning Mariachi del Alamo from San Antonio College (SAC). It’s crazy how busy our lives are that we finally had a chance to chat on the phone and reminisce about SAC’s stunning performance during the Mariachi... read more →

Jul 09

José Hernández’ Mariachi Nationals starts TODAY!

ANAHEIM, CA (July 8, 2019). Maestro José Hernández’ 8th annual Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute return to Southern California July 31 through August 4, featuring singing sensation Ana Bárbara as guest instructor who will lead a Master Class on Song Interpretation and Showmanship. The Mariachi Nationals is a series of... read more →

May 23

MPR awards scholarship Anyssa Solis

Muñoz Public Relations (MPR) would like to congratulate high school senior Anyssa Solis for winning 1st Place during the 2019 FESTIBA Mariachi Festival Vocal Competition earlier this month. She competed against more than 30 mariachi vocal finalists. MPR is proud to award her a scholarship for her accomplishment. The Festival... read more →

May 23, 2019
Mandi Lozano
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Other Mariachi Events

May 16

Congrats to Dr. Dahlia Guerra and UTRGV for receiving $25,000 NEA Grant!

(From the commutations office of University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley) The UTRGV Festiba 2020 Mariachi Festival has been awarded a grant from Art Works, the National Endowment for the Arts' principal grant-making program. The Mariachi Festival was selected from among 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grant-making;... read more →