Mariachi 101: Building a Successful Program
Date
October 16-December 8, 2023
Course Code
7743
Credits
2 Graduate Credits
Tuition
$750 is due in full with registration.
Course Description
Are you looking to expand the offerings of your music program and engage more students? Have you been wanting to establish a mariachi program but do not know where to start? Through this course, participants will be provided with resources, insight, and advice on building a school mariachi program from scratch, one that is inclusive of students from all backgrounds. Join us for an eight-week course that will inspire your journey as a mariachi director, empower you as a music educator, and assist you in building a successful program from the ground up!
Week 1: Introductions, Overview of Mariachi
Week 2: How Do I Build a Successful Mariachi Program?
Week 3: Guitar/Vihuela Technique and Chord Progressions
Week 4: Guitar/Vihuela Chord Progressions with Mánicos (Strum Patterns and Styles)
Week 5: Beginning Violin Technique
Week 6: Beginning Trumpet Technique
Week 7: Extended Practice for Violin/Trumpet, Introduction to Guitarrón (You are NOT required to have a guitarrón)
Week 8: Design Lesson Plan and Record Teaching Demonstration Video