Mariachi Performance, Minor

CIP Code

50.0903.00

The School of Music offers a minor in mariachi performance to BM in Music and BM in Performance majors who choose to complete a structured study of mariachi music that includes instrumental/vocal techniques, and historical, stylistic, and pedagogical issues in mariachi music. The minor will produce highly competent mariachi performers and educators. As mariachi ensembles continue to proliferate in secondary and higher education, the minor will add value to the degrees of music majors. The minor also fulfills UTRGV’s values as a bi-cultural, bilingual, and biliterate institution, and the mission of the school of music to promote greater appreciation of the cultural heritage of the region. This minor is restricted to students enrolled in the BM in Music and BM in Performance majors. The minor in mariachi performance is not a substitute for teacher certification.

Minor Requirements - 18 hours

Required:

MUEN 1148Mariachi Ensemble I

1

MUEN 1178Mariachi Ensemble II

1

MUEN 2148Mariachi Ensemble III

1

MUEN 3148Mariachi Ensemble V

1

MUEN 3178Mariachi Ensemble VI

1

MUSI 1307Mexican Folk Music

3

MUSI 2128Mariachi Guitarron, Guitar, & Vihuela: Style & Interpretation

1

MUSI 2228Mariachi Violin, Trumpet & Voice: Style & Interpretation

2

MUSI 2310Technology in Music

3

MUSI 3128Techniques of Guitarron, Vihuela, and Guitar

1

MUSI 4328Mariachi Arranging and Composition

3

Admission requirements

This minor is restricted to students enrolled in the BM in Music and BM in Performance.