Jalisco native STEEVEN SANDOVAL is one of the most highly acclaimed mariachi vocalists in the world. Raised in the tradition of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Steeven has established himself as... read more →
Since 1995, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza has promoted mariachi music and its culture through student workshops and competitions. Mariachi programs from all over the nation plan out... read more →
There was hardly 50 people in the audience shortly after 9 am on Saturday, December 7 at the start of the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition –... read more →
Mariachi Vargas looks quite different today as compared to 25 years ago when the first Extravaganza was produced. In 1995, José “Pepe” Martínez, Sr. was the musical director and Federico... read more →
Thank you to all of the very talented students who auditioned for the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition! Each year you all help to break the previous year’s... read more →
The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza and the University Musical Society (UMS) are proud to announce a collaboration in celebration of the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. The first place winners of... read more →
https://youtu.be/7ILFoyzNZmE Mariachi Juvenil Santander's award winning performance at the 24th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Since its inception in 1995, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza group competitions have established themselves as a... read more →
This past June 2019, former Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza 1999 Best in the U.S.Grand Champion vocalist Vanessa Alonso posted a message to all of her Facebook followers that the prestigious Houston... read more →
The deadline to submit audition videos for the 25th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition (MVENVC) is one week away. That’s right! To be considered for this year’s MVENVC,... read more →
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... read more →
