Syllabus, MARIACHI ENS 107/MUS University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Instructor: Zeke Castro Office: MBE #3.210 Office hrs: Mon. 3-5 PM or by appt. Office phone: 471-7764 E-mail: [email protected] Class meetings: Monday & Wednesday 6-8 PM, MRH 2.614
Undergraduate enrollment: ENS 107S, unique # 24100 Graduate enrollment: MUS 180K, unique # 21630 Course Description This ensemble provides an introduction to a variety of musical genres from Mexico with an emphasis on practical performance skills. It provides students an opportunity to learn —for those who have little knowledge of such music — as well as encourages the participation of more experienced performers. Although designed primarily for those with some formal musical education, the course can also accommodate percussionists and singers without any training. For those who are interested, there are history courses frequently offered on the music of Latin America. These history classes complement the applied focus of the ensemble by focusing more on the development of genres from a number of the countries. You are free to enroll or audit. Mid-semester Exam: Mid-semester Exam will consist of demonstration of competency of music determined by instructor. Sectionals: Wednesday: 7:30-8:00 PM
Repertoire During the course of the semester we hope to perform the following music styles: Bolero Huapango Son Jalisciense Ranchera and Ranchera-Vals Polca Habanera Cumbia, Chachachá, Jarabe University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 2 Tentative new repertoire for this semester: El Cascabel La ley del monte Niño Perdido Sin ti La malagueña El relámpago [Find a recording] Jalisco no te rajes Guadalajara La mariquita Mariachi Loco Required Purchases Ring binder music folder with plastic insert pages — please get one right away to keep your music organized, if you don’t already have one. Registering for the class It is required that students enroll in this ensemble formally rather than auditing it. In special cases the instructor may grant some students permission to audit, but this permission must be requested. Rehearsal CD The instructor will compile a rehearsal CD as soon as we determine which pieces we’d like to focus on. At the second class meeting, please plan to bring a blank music CD; I will provide you with a recorded CD of our music. Rehearsals Rehearsal time can be organized in various ways. Those interested in rehearsing vocals or practicing certain instruments could meet at the beginning or the end of the evening to do so with the instructor. Alternately, we could spend the entire time together. This depends upon student interest and the needs of the ensemble overall. The instructor may also be available for private work with students on different days if necessary. Grading As this is a one-unit performance class, grading will be determined primarily through attendance. Attendance policy: 3 absences will result in lowered grade Students will be expected to arrive promptly, and to let the instructor know ahead of time if they cannot make a rehearsal. They will also be expected to devote practice time to the music to be learned and to demonstrate competency with the assigned music as they perform throughout the term. University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 3 University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Performance Dates for this Semester:
Friday, September 09, 2011: Performance for the University of Texas Exes, 2011 Texas Exes Hispanic Alumni Fiesta Etter-Harbin Alumni Center - Connally Banquet Hall 2110 San Jacinto Blvd Austin, TX 78712 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Invitation to stay for Dinner (number of students’ count for Dinner later) Two cars only for parking
October 24 - 28, 2011: Three Performances (45 minutes each) for the Del Valle ISD, at three Middle School - Grade 7 Students, A Special Program for the Del Valle School District called The Performing Arts and Academic Collaborative (PAAC) Proposed performances: one day (?) two days (?), Morning or Afternoon performances (?) University of Texas Education and Curriculum Development Campus and Community Engagement Texas Performing Arts
Monday, November 07, 2011: WORLD MUSIC WEEK AT THE BUTLER SCHOOL, November 6-10 Performance at 7:30 p.m. Recital Studio
Friday, December 02, 2011: End of Semester Program, Performance at Jovita’s, South 1st 6:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m. University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 4 References and Resources: Book Jauregui, J. (2007). El Mariachi. Mexico, D.F.: Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.A. de C.V.
Book/Recording Set Harpole, Patricia W. Los Mariachis! An Introduction to Mexican Mariachi Music. Mark Fogelquist, Director El Mariachi Uclatlan. Danbury, CT: World Music Press (Judith Cook Tucker, Publisher, Box 2565, Danbury, CT 06813; 203-748-1131), 1991. Book Rafael, Hermes. Origen e Historia del Mariachi. Segunda Edicion: Editorial Katun, S.A. (Republica de Colombia 6) primer piso, Centro, Telephone: 529-38-68), 1983.
Recordings El Mariachi. Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Polydor/Polygram MCRN 1082-839-332-1. Fiesta en Jalisco. Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. RCA Victor CSM-1863. Ruben Fuentes: 50 Anos con su Musica y Arreglos para el Mejor Mariachi del Mundo, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitan. Mercury CD 314 526 223-2.
Sources of Books and Music Alla 102 W. San Francisco St., Suite 20 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505-988-3416 La Casa Del Libro 2802 E. 22nd Street Tucson, Arizona 85713 520-881-2489 University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 5 Musica Latina 4302 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85714 520-746-9194 Yolys Music Shop 3366 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85713 520-620-0830 Clinicians and Performers William Faulkner PO Box 6074 Carmel, CA 93921 408-625-2310 William J. Gradante 6416 Waverly Way Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817-737-7296 Arranger Juan de Dios Noperi 431 W. 26th Street Tucson, Arizona 85713 520-882-4538
Bibliography http://www.ums.org/assets/pdf/studyguide/mariachi-sg.pdf Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
Puro Mariachi http://www.mariachi.org/ Mexican Mariachi Music and Instruments http://www.sbgmusic.com/html/teacher/reference/cultures/mariachi.html
Introduction to Mariachi Music http://www.teachervision.fen.com/mexico/music/6757.html University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 6 Mariachi History http://www.elmariachi.com/library/history.asp
Mariachi Publishing Company http://www.mariachipublishing.com/
History of Mexico http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107779.html
The World Factbook -- Mexico www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mx.html
Discography Puro Mariachi (Indigo Records, 1961) North of the Border (RCA/Carino Records, 1965) El Super Mariachi, Los Camperos (Latin International, 1968) Valses de Amor (La Fonda Records, 1973) Canciones de Siempre (PolyGram Latino, 1993) Sounds of Mariachi (Delfin Records, 1996) Fiesta Navidad (Delfin Records, 1997) Viva el Mariachi (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2003) ¡Llegaron Los Camperos! (Smithsonian Foldways Recordings, 2005)