Join us for the culminating event of the AMFS Mi Historia Mariachi Workshop for middle and high school musicians. In celebration of Mexican culture, local music students and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico dancers will perform alongside the Denver-based Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra on the Klein Music Tent stage. The concert will begin at 5:30 pm. 

The fiesta will run from 4-7pm and will feature valley-wide community partners, dancing, music, food and drink. Bring a blanket for the lawn, invite friends and family, and make it a party!

With special thanks to Title Sponsor, Querencia Private Golf & Beach Club in Los Cabos, Mexico
Special 75th Anniversary funding for Education and Community events by the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation 

Learn more here:

https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/a-mariachi-celebration-1/

Students from around Colorado will present musical works to showcase their learning and development on the cello and violin, and I will listen to, celebrate, and encourage the students’ performances. For more information, please visit: www.colo-asta.org/ccap.

American String Teachers Association - National Conference (1-2pm ET)

Wish to add mariachi music into your school’s program offerings? Learn about different strategies, techniques, and resources to incorporate mariachi music in your music program, even when you don’t have any prior experience! This session will primarily focus on incorporating elements of mariachi music into an existing orchestra and guitar program, but adaptations and connections to band, choir, and general music classrooms will also be made.

Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers - Spring Conference

This session highlights opportunities for music and world language programs to enhance their effectiveness with regards to student engagement, interdepartmental collaborations, and community connections. A focus will be made on mariachi music education, multicultural celebrations, and student-led passion projects. We will explore challenges for implementation, strategies for growth and success, and the rewards of these learning opportunities and partnerships.

Colorado Music Educators Association Conference

String teachers tell their students to play like a singer, while voice teachers tell their students to sing like a string player. What does it all mean? Join this session to learn and experience some specific techniques and concepts to improve the string and vocal techniques, musicality, and creativity of your students!

Colorado Music Educators Association Conference

This session will present top tips and strategies for your team building experiences, as well as low or no prep activities that will be ready to go when you return from the conference!

Colorado Music Educators Association Conference

String teachers tell their students to play like a singer, while voice teachers tell their students to sing like a string player. What does it all mean? Join this session to learn and experience some specific techniques and concepts to improve the string and vocal techniques, musicality, and creativity of your students!