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Mariachi Estelares de Colorado | All-State Mariachi Ensemble

Mariachi Estelares de Colorado performing on stage with pink lights
The Mariachi Estelares de Colorado perform at the Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival in September 2024.

Auditions for the 2026 Mariachi Estelares de Colorado, Colorado’s All-State Youth Mariachi Ensemble are accepted February 13 – March 1, 2026. Auditions for 2026 have now closed.

Twenty-four exceptional students will be selected to work with Sol de Mexico’s 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’s 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 º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s 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 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’s director Jose Hernandez will be held during the day on Saturday, April 18th during the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference.

Location

Kalamath Building at º£½ÇÉçÇø

800 Kalamath
Denver, CO 80204

Phil Ficsor headshot

Contact

Dr. Philip Ficsor

Director of Mariachi Ensemble
303-605-5061
[email protected]