Syllabus, MARIACHI ENS 107/MUS University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Instructor: Zeke Castro Contact Telephone Number: (512) 636-5122 E-mail: [email protected] Class meetings: Monday and Wednesday Evenings, 7-9 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 limited 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 previous Mariachi experience. For students 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. Students 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: 8:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Repertoire During the course of the semester we will perform the following music styles: Bolero Huapango Son Jalisciense Ranchera and Ranchera-Vals Polca Cumbia, Jarabe University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 2 Tentative Repertoire for Spring semester:
El Cascabel La ley del monte Niño Perdido Sin ti El Relámpago Jalisco no te rajes Guadalajara Camino Real de Colima 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; Instructor will provide students 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 may meet at the beginning or the end of the evening with the instructor. Alternately, the Ensemble may 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. University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 3
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 4
University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Performance Dates for this Semester:
Tejano Monument Unveiling Ceremony, March 29, 2012 Performance at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012 South Capitol Grounds, Austin, Texas
WORLD MUSIC WEEK AT THE BUTLER SCHOOL, April 15 — 21
Performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2012 Recital Studio, MRH 2.608
Additional Performance Dates, Spring 2012: To be announced
End of Semester Program, Spring 2012: To be announced
University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 5 References and Resources: Books Jauregui, J. (2007). El Mariachi. Mexico, D.F.: Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.A. de C.V.
Greathouse, P. (2009). Mariachi. Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith, Publisher.
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 University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 6
La Casa Del Libro 2802 E. 22nd Street Tucson, Arizona 85713 520-881-2489
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 University of Texas Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Syllabus, page 7 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
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)