Teaching a Beginning Mariachi Ensemble
Friday, January 23, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Description
Mariachi instructors will present strategies to develop and implement a student mariachi program for your school or community. Presenters will be assisted by youth ensembles from El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil Mariachi Program in Flint and the Academy of the Americas Mariachi Program in Detroit.
Speakers
Sue Quintanilla
Mikey Abbasspour
Isabella Kerkorian
Lucas Perro
Mikey Abbasspour
Isabella Kerkorian
Lucas Perro
Learning Objective 1
MMC participants will learn the historical and cultural significance of mariachi music.
Learning Objective 2
MMC participants will learn how to start their own mariachi program, equipped with repertoire, exercises, & an informational packet.
Learning Objective 3
MMC participants will learn how to play and participate in creating mariachi music. Participants will sing and are welcome to bring a guitar, violin or trumpet to play.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate, Administrator