¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents the U.S.’ premier University mariachi ensemble - Mariachi Aztlán of the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - in schools and community venues for the last concert set of the 13th Viva season from April 27-29, 2018 at 7pm.
SCHEDULE
Hear this award-winning ensemble perform traditional Mexican songs and classic works in free family concerts at:
- Isla Vista School on Friday, April 27, 7 pm; at 6875 El Colegio Rd., Goleta
- Guadalupe City Hall on Saturday, April 28, 7 pm at 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe
- The Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School, on Sunday, April 29, 7 pm at 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
PLUS: Mariachi Aztlán will offer a workshop for local musicians to practice and share mariachi tradition at Franklin Elementary School on Thursday, April 26, 7 pm, co-presented with the school. The workshop is intended for experienced players but observers are welcome. Franklin Elementary School, is located at 1111 E, Mason Street, Santa Barbara.
Mariachi Aztlán is recognized as one of the most accomplished and nationally celebrated student groups to come out of the U.S. mariachi educational movement which originated at UCLA in the 60s. Mariachi Aztlán have performed at the Hollywood Bowl, the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and have been featured in concerts festivals throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada, including major national events in Tucson, Chicago and San Diego. In 2010 the group was invited to the White House to perform for President Barack Obama at a signing ceremony of an Executive Order commemorating the renewal and enhancement of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
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