Mariachi UC Davis will focus on the study and performance of
traditional mariachi music. Genres include Són Jalisciense,
Canción Ranchera, Corrido, Huapango, Bolero, Polka, Joropo,
Pasodoble, Vals Mexicano, and some contemporary mariachi
songs-styles.
This course requires the ability to play one of the standard
mariachi instruments, which include violin, trumpet, guitarrón,
vihuela, guitar, harp, or guitarra de golpe as well as the
ability to sing at least at a choral level. Bring an instrument
if you have one!
Luis “Tito” Talamantes holds a bachelor of professional
studies in interdisciplinary music studies from Berklee College
of Music and has been a Mariachi educator for Stockton Unified
School District for over six years. His ensembles have been
invited to the White House (2016), performed at the Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts (2018), and have placed in many
national competitions.