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| Last updated on April 6, 2008 |
The goal of the Youth Mariachi & Cultural Arts Program is to provide disadvantaged youth from San Antonio and all of Bexar County sectors the opportunity to learn Mariachi and Latino music ? especially those who are unable to participate in such music programs due to lack of financial limitations.
Description:
This program will assist in promoting cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of all aspects of the Hispanic heritage. This will be accomplished through a highly sensitive, formal program which will develop their musical skills. Included in the formatted program is the ability to read music, play different musical instruments, and develop vocal skills as well as performance skills.
This will be accomplished by developing their appreciation and love for Hispanic music. Ultimately, these young people will develop a strong appreciation for Mariachi music and enhance their knowledge of historical facts and artistic growth which is not taught through our present educational system.
The educational goal is commingled with their cultural awareness simultaneously with the development of their musical skills, which will enhance their scholastic aptitude. The curriculum demands the mastering of three to four instruments. All who complete this program will earn opportunities to obtain scholarships from different universities and other institutes of higher learning. Currently, Musicales de Tejas, Inc. offers musical and vocal programs for the development of Mariachi and Latino music in San Antonio?s youth. Our Youth Mariachi Music & Cultural Arts Program provides students with the opportunity to read music, play different musical instruments, and develop vocal skills as well as performance skills. Through this program, we teach other Mexican music and folklore. We have found this program develops each student?s appreciation of Mexican and Hispanic music, which goes far to promote cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of all aspects of the Hispanic heritage. Further program value includes the following:
? Musicales de Tejas, Inc. has been offering classes successfully since early 1970?s. Instruments and trajes (costumes) are furnished at no cost. The students in these classes are primarily Hispanic, but the classes are open to all races. We offer beginner and advanced programs. Boys with two or more years' experience can apply for Mariachi Infantil de San Antonio. The comparable girls? program is Rositas De San Antonio.
? These evening classes are offered under the direction of Alejandro Ramirez, founder of Musicales de Tejas, Inc. Mr. Ramirez has over 32 years' experience with Mariachi programming. The musical instructors for these classes consist of four experienced adult Mariachi volunteers. We take pride in knowing that some of our students are now certified teachers in the Texas Public School Systems.
? It is anticipated that upon completion of the Youth Mariachi Music & Cultural Arts Program, our students will be able to play three to four instruments. Such skills will improve their chances to obtain scholarships at different universities and other institutes of higher learning.
Our current curriculum includes eight programs, as follows:
- Mariachi Infantil de San Antonio
- Mariachi Infantil Guadalupano
- Mariachi Rositas de San Antonio
- Mariachi Juvenil de San Antonio
- Trios
- Rondalla Infantil
- Karaoke Show
- A TV community show
History:
To date, the Mariachi Infantil de San Antonio team has performed for the following noteworthy individuals or shows:
? Prince Charles of England
? King Juan Carlos
? Queen Sophia of Spain
? President Jimmy Carter(at the Alamo)
? Pope John Paul II(at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church)
? On Raul Velasco's Siempre En Domingo, the popular Mexican television show.
? At the shrine of ?Our Lady Of Guadalupe? in Mexico City.
Musicales de Tejas, Inc. has realized the product of its efforts in youngsters that are presently performing professionally. We are very proud to have been a part of the success story for those gifted musicians that have completed our program and have gone on to the next level such as performing world wide under international recording contracts. Mariachi Campanas de America, Los Caporales, Los Galleros, as well as California?s great Sol de Mexico and Los Camperos de Nati Cano who employ several career musicians that completed their studies with Musicales de Tejas, Inc.
Contact person: Alejandro Ramirez, President, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (210) 924-7060 call first
Address:
Web Site: http://mdtejas.com
Directions:
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Classes are held at Our Lady of the Angels Church 1214 Stonewall St on Mon, Wed. 6 to 8pm and Sat 11-1pm. Take Zarzamora St South. Go 1 block pass New Laredo Hwy/Nogalitos intersection and turn left on. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: #46 corner Stonewall & Huron, 3 minute walk |
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