Meets with F356.  This musical ensemble performs traditional Mexican musics
throughout the university and the surrounding community. Students learn
basic mariachi musicianship, historical and contemporary issues in mariachi
as a socio-cultural practice, and participate in community outreach.
Musicians and dancers are required to attend a weekly two-hour rehearsal,
participate in at least two performances (one community performance, and one
end of term concert). Weekly assignments are given as playlists of songs to
be rehearsed at the next rehearsal. Participants are expected to prepare
their parts in individual practice during the week in preparation for the
group rehearsal. Previous mariachi experience or Spanish language fluency is
not required; however, violin, trumpet, and guitar players should have a
working knowledge of their instruments and some music reading ability and/or
good aural skills.

In addition to seeking musicians (singers, violin, trumpet, guitar, and
people interested in learning the vihuela or guitarrón) and folklórico
dancers, we welcome individuals interested in participating in the following
positions:

	general secretary/archivist
	grant/proposal writer
	business manager
	equipment manager
	music librarian
	researcher
	music transcriber/arranger
	costumer
	community outreach liaison