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Mariachi Estelares de Colorado | All-State Mariachi Ensemble
Auditions for the 2026聽Mariachi Estelares de Colorado, Colorado鈥檚 All-State Youth Mariachi Ensemble are accepted February 13 鈥� March 1, 2026. Auditions for 2026 have now closed.
Twenty-four exceptional students will be selected to work with Sol de Mexico鈥檚 director Jose Hernandez and ensemble director Dr. Philip Ficsor in learning and mastering advanced Mariachi musical scores. Sectionals with outstanding Denver mariachi will further enhance the student鈥檚 artistic experience. Students will have the special opportunity to perform at Casa Bonita on April 11, and open as the headlining act at the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference on Saturday, April 18th at 海角社区鈥檚 King Center Concert Hall.
What has the All-State Mariachi Ensemble done in the past?
Established in 2022, the Mariachi Estelares de Colorado groups have performed at Casa Bonita, Denver Nuggets games, and have performed each year at the Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival, where they have opened for artists Lupita Infante, Flor de Toloache, and La Santa Cecilia.
Read more about the 2023 group in this article from the .
Participant Requirements
A fee of $35 is required to participate in All-State Mariachi.
Students chosen to participate in the聽Mariachi Estelares de Colorado are expected to memorize and sing all literature designated by the musical assignment, attend all rehearsals and concerts, and follow the rules listed on the acceptance. Attendance for all rehearsals and concert performances are mandatory.
What is the All-State Mariachi Ensemble Schedule?
Participants will be expected to perform at Casa Bonita on April 11, and at the closing concert of the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 18th.
Students will be required to commit to Saturday rehearsals from 9am-1pm on March 28th and April 11th. Rehearsals will be held at Metropolitan State University of Denver. A full day of coaching with Sol de Mexico鈥檚 director Jose Hernandez will be held during the day on Saturday, April 18th during the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference.
Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival 2024 Gallery
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion in September 2024. Photo: Brent Johnson, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion in September 2024. Photo: Brent Johnson, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion in September 2024. Photo: Brent Johnson, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion in September 2024. Photo: Brent Johnson, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion in September 2024. Photo: Brent Johnson, courtesy of the LCAC
Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival 2023 Gallery
Flor de Toloache Performs at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
The 2023 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado onstage at Levitt Pavilion on September 16, 2023. Photo: Anthony Maes, courtesy of the LCAC
Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival 2022 Gallery
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform to a crowd at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado, Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
The Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival on September 25, 2022. Photo: Eric Einstein, courtesy of the LCAC
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