Stevens High School – Mariachi IV Prep #6354

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed for students who want to learn to play an instrument used in mariachi. Little or no prior experience is required for this course. Instruments taught in this class include guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. Beginner trumpet, violin and vocal students will enroll in a band, choir, or orchestra class to learn the basic music fundamentals for their specific instrument.  These students will rehearse before and after school with other mariachi instruments in preparation for concerts.  Campus orchestra director will assess student skill ability. Basic music fundamentals include music reading, rhythm, and technique development needed for each instrument. Stage presence, student confidence, and performance preparation are emphasized. Students are eligible to participate in some campus concert venues. Music of all mariachi genres is explored. Enrollment in this course constitutes some agreement to fulfill all curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular requirements.