You Are Invited!

Beach Image You are invited to join hundreds of fellow mariachis and mariachi ensembles for the 2012 Jose Hernandez’ Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute® which will take place at Orange Coast College in Orange County, CA August 8-12, 2012. This unique event will provide your student mariachi ensemble with an exceptional opportunity to perform for and study with some of the very best mariachi performers and educators in the country. We are extremely proud to feature renowned mariachi vocal stylists Alicia Juarez and the one and only Beatriz Montez in Master Classes at this year’s event.

Mariachi Players We are offering an optional, adjudicated festival in the newly-renovated Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College with awards being provided in a variety of categories and enhanced performance opportunities provided for the winners. The college will also host an extensive series of level-specific, conference-style Institute workshops designed to help each student recognize his/her full potential. Every student will be immersed in a high quality, comprehensive learning environment that will stretch their playing and singing talents to enhance their strengths. The Institute will culminate with all students participating in an unforgettable professional performance with Mariachi Sol de Mexico at the exciting Orange County Fair— Los Angeles Times Readers’ Choice Best of Southern California 2011 Winner.

In addition to these performance opportunities and wide variety of clinics, an array of musical and cultural activities have been planned. Your students will surely be drawn to Southern California’s unique culture and special brand of entertainment including a visit to the famous Balboa Pier where they will participate in a Mexican luau on the beautiful beach in Newport.

You can find all of the details in the appropriate drop-down menus. Although the event is still many months ahead, it is recommended that you reserve your space as soon as possible as the number of entries is limited. There is not a better way to start the school year than bringing your students to a high quality program of this magnitude.

They will leave inspired by the artistry of their teachers and challenged to perform at their highest level during the course of the year. It will be my honor to work with you and your students at Jose Hernandez’ Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute®. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . It will be a life changing experience for all.

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