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Elgin Mariachi Education Workshop – Intermediate/Advanced

Date

June 8-June 12, 2026

Off Campus

Elgin High School (Elgin, IL)

Course Code

6086B

Credits

3

Tuition

$350

Course Description

Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026
7:30AM through 4:30PM Daily
Elgin High School (Elgin, IL)

The Elgin Mariachi Education Workshop is hosted annually by School District U-46, in conjunction with Music Education Consultants, Inc.

During the workshop, participants will engage in instruction on all Mariachi instruments (except harp), Mariachi history and culture, song styles and techniques, best performance practices, and will receive program-building resources to support the implementation of a Mariachi education program at their school/district.  All instructional materials will be provided, and participants are asked to bring a guitar, violin, and/or trumpet with them to the workshop.  Instruction will be available at a beginning level or an intermediate/advanced level.

Workshop includes instructions in:

  • All Mariachi Instruments
  • Mariachi History and Culture
  • Instruments to Borrow
  • All Instructional Materials
  • Program-Building Resources

There is no site for registration – Please complete the registration form (below) and mail/email to Elgin Mariachi Education Workshop with payment.

2026 Elgin Mariachi Education Workshop Registration Form

 

Grading will be done by the Workshop’s chosen instructor.

Instructor

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