Mariachi

Group of mariachi musicians in blue traje suits, smiling, holding guitars and trumpets, violins, guitars, and guitarrons outdoors
Mariachi Los Mestenos in front of the Pitzer Center, 2026. (Carol Kepler/UC Davis)

Oscar Garibay, director

About

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 song-styles.

Requirements

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!

How to Join

No audition is necessary—please contact the director, Oscar Garibay.


Course Information