Description
Traditional Mexican Mariachi music: violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela and voice. Learn traditional techniques and forms including the 'son', ranchera, bolero, huapango and polka. Students will generally provide their own instrument. May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
Traditional Mariachi forms, strengthening of instrumental and vocal skills, examining stylistic components of Mariachi music, increasing proficiency of Mariachi ensemble technique including blend, balance of parts and the acquisition of greater confidence