Presents:
Mariachi Fundamentals Course
presented in collaboration with:
An introduction course to mariachi fundamentals with the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program. This is a beginner instrumental class intended for youth ages 7-18. Fully bilingual and beginner friendly, no experience necessarily.
Mariachi Fundamentals Program Details:
16-week course with weekly one-hour small group lessons.
Fall course schedule (all sessions are held from 9AM-10AM on Saturdays):
August 8th (First session)
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29th
September 5th
September 12th
September 19th
September 26th
October 3rd
October 10th
October 17th
October 24th
October 31st
November 7th
November 14th
November 21st (Last session)
$225 tuition includes: group lessons, instrument rental for the duration of the course, and all necessary supplies.
Taught by trained mariachi teaching artists.
Located at Aurora First Presbyterian Church 1585 Kingston St, Aurora, CO 80010
Contact josh@augustanaarts.org for Scholarship opportunities
Mariachi Fundamentals Course Information
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The class explores music fundamentals such as notation, rhythm reading, traditional mariachi technique and of course, the opportunity for your child to learn how to play one of the core mariachi instruments.
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The class opens up the world of mariachi to your child by offering all traditional instruments heard in a mariachi ensemble. This includes: violin, guitarrón, vihuelas, guitar, and trumpet.
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A mariachi instrument will be provided for the duration of the 16-week course. Additionally, any necessary sheet music and instrument maintenance supplies will be provided as needed.
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Augustana Arts and CYMP does not refund or re-schedule any classes that are missed or canceled. We only cancel classes in unavoidable situations, such as extreme weather or if an instructional substitute is unavailable.
About Music Encounters and Augustana Arts
Augustana Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit that presents accessible music programs to adults and children around Denver. Since the late 90’s, our Music Encounters program has brought instrument lessons into schools and community sites around Denver. Each year, our teachers log hundreds of hours in the classroom with classes focused on violin, ukulele or guitar.
About Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
Colorado Youth Mariachi Program is on a mission to inspire youth in the art of music making and mariachi culture. We are committed to fostering the appreciation and value of mariachi education in our youth and their family through a quality and accessible music program. Our vision and goal is to provide a culturally enriching music program to youth without sacrificing the quality of music education. Through our program activities we hope to encourage music appreciation, and respect of traditional mariachi music in our students, their families and surrounding communities.