MUEN 1159

Mariachi Ensemble

This course is designed to assist the student in developing an increased proficiency in the art of Mariachi Performance. In accomplishing this goal, this course will allow each student to develop: 1.) performance skills on the instruments of the mariachi (including violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela, and harp), and 2.) knowledge of the repertoire and history of mariachi literature. Performance of an instrument in the mariachi also requires singing when the repertoire calls for it. The objective is to study the literature of Mexican Folk music; to engage in the technical study of mastering performance on the instruments of the mariachi; to represent TAMUCC in the immediate and global community through musical excellence.

Units: 1.0