MUS 185 - Mariachi Ensemble

    Recent Professors
    H. Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    18 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): Audition required.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 185
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides opportunities to learn and perform beginning through advanced Mariachi music in an ensemble setting, as well as to learn to play Mariachi instruments from beginning levels through proficient levels. The Mariachi instruments to be studied/played include violin, viola, cello, guitarron, guitar, vihuela, trumpet, small harp, accordion, voice, etc. Students will study musical note reading, proper performance stylistic practices of Mariachi music, memorization techniques, as well as ideal ensemble performance practices. Maximum credit four units.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm