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Mariachi Basics: Building a Successful Program

Date

October 15-December 6, 2024

Course Code

8514C

Credits

2

Tuition

$764

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! See syllabus for further details.

Mariachi Basics

Instructor

Scott Glasser

Scott Glasser joined the School of Music, Dance, & Theatre in 2022 as Faculty Associate for Mariachi and was Director of Orchestras & Mariachi at Marcos de Niza High School from 2012 to 2023. Honored by the Arizona Music Educators Association, he received the O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Music Teaching Award in February 2023. Previous to relocating to the Phoenix area, Mr. Glasser held the position of Director of Orchestras & Strings in the Liberty Central School District in the Catskill Mountains of New York State from 2007 to 2012. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate coursework in Music Education at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is currently completing his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Music Learning & Teaching at Arizona State University.

Mr. Glasser is passionate about both teaching and performing in his daily life. His ensembles have performed at the Main Plaza of Lincoln Center in New York City, SUNY Fredonia, the United Nations, the State Capitol Building in Austin, Texas, St. Malachy’s Chapel in Times Square, and aboard the Intrepid. Professionally, Mr. Glasser performs regularly as a violinist and vocalist. He is currently 1st Violinist for the Aletheia String Quartet as well as an avid karaoke singer. While residing in New York, he was a founding member of the Tessera String Quartet of Middletown and appeared frequently with the Greater Newburgh Symphony, SUNY Orange Community Orchestra, and the Nesin Cultural Arts Faculty Quartet.

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