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The 24th San José Mariachi & Folklórico Festival: coming soon!
July 25-30 events feature a Mariachi Mass, a free family concert, and music & dance workshops
Estimados,
July is here, and we hope you're enjoying this gorgeous sunny weather! July also means that the 24th San José Mariachi & Folklórico Festival is just weeks away.
There's still time: to mark your calendars for all the great events, and to register for our music and folklórico dance workshops. Read on for details.
A Mariachi Mass and a free family concert
Two beautiful venues will host our music events that bookend the festival. First, there's a Mariachi Mass at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph at 80 S. Market St. in downtown San José. Mariachi Perla de José Leon will play the Mass.
MHC and the San Jose Mariachi & Folklórico Festival are grateful for the assistance of staff and volunteers from the Cathedral in the loving preparation for this event. Cathedral volunteers invite you to join them in the church hall after the service for their brunch fundraiser with special guests Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum.
Then, at 7 p.m. on July 30, the "Alma, Corazón y Vida" Concert will take place at San Jose State University in front of the Morris Dailey Auditorium.The family concert will feature Mariachi Azteca de Pato Diaz and the work of local mariachi and folklórico companies, and showcase SJMFF 2015 workshop students.
Attention Group Directors!There are still a few positions open and we'd love to add you to the growing roster. Please write to MLColmenarez@mhcviva.org, as soon as possible, to request the Family Concert Guidelines and Application. We look forward to your claiming one of those spots and giving SJMFF 2015 the opportunity to promote your collaboration via social media.
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| | The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph dome and the Morris Dailey Auditorium. |
You can still register for our music & dance workshops!A wealth of companies will be represented at the San José Mariachi & Folklórico Festival, including:
Alegria de San José, Ballet Folklórico Maripoza (Hollister), Ballet Folklórico Raices Mexicanas de Maria Valdovinos (Stockton), Flor de Mexico (Hayward), Grupo Folklórico Aztlan de San Francisco, Grupo Folklórico Los Laureles (San José), Grupo Folklórico Luna y Sol de San José State University, Grupo Folklórico Yolotli Guerrerense (San José), Los Mestizos de San José, Los Lupeńos de San José, School of Arts & Culture (San José), Teocalli Cultural Academy (Fresno) and more to come.
We also have a host of wonderful educators. José Tena of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and instructors Maria Luisa Colmenarez and Rosalia Novotny will teach dances from the states of Colima and Jalisco. David "Texomazatl" Vargas (Saturday only) will teach Azteca Dance, Rudy Figueroa (Monday only) will teach dances from the state of Puebla, and Hector Gonzalez (Tuesday only) will teach dances from San Luis Potosi.
Mariachi Faculty will include:
Juan Reyes Conductor & Voice
Juan Diaz, Sr. Guitar & Vihuela
Jose Ballin Violin
Abigail Torres Violin
Angel Amezquita Guitarrón
Juan Diaz, Jr. Trumpet
William Faulkner Arpa Jaliscience
Imagine yourself in the company of these fine artists! You can still register for the festival workshops at mhcviva.org. Registration ends July 15. Read on for information regarding discounts and scholarships.
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| | Artwork donated by Rick Moreno. Poster layout by Diana V. Garcia. |
A gift for Group Directors
We offer group discounts to the festival. We appreciate when you encourage your students to connect their rehearsal experience with the festival experience. We would like to thank you with a complimentary workshop spot for registering ten or more students. Please contact FestivalRegistration@mhcviva.org when you are ready to claim your comp.
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunity!
Your folklórico heart and soul can help you obtain an MHC "Alma, Corazón y Vida" Scholarship for 50% off your festival registration. Think back to a rehearsal or performance that made a strong impact in your life or to those around you. Write about that experience, in Spanish or English, in 250 words or less, and submit to FestivalRegistration@mhcviva.org by July 10. Scholarship monies are limited. Don't delay; apply today.
Applicants must:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application.
Be a member of a mariachi or folklórico performing group.
Qualify for free or reduced lunch during the regular school year.
Be available to perform in the "Alma, Corazón y Vida" Concert on Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m.
The San Jose Mariachi & Folklórico Festival is a time-honored tradition that you won't want to miss. Please join the community in celebrating!
Saludos, Maria Luisa Colmenarez SJMFF 2015 Artistic Director
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About Mexican Heritage Corporation The mission of the Mexican Heritage Corporation is to affirm, celebrate, and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Mexican Community and showcase multicultural arts within the region.
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Bob Gonzales
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877-MHC-VIVA |
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