Pleasanton Unified School District's Mariachi Program is open to students from 2-12th grade.
The PUSD’s Mariachi Program is a free after school enrichment program for students in 3rd through 12th grades. The mariachi classes taught by professional mariachi musicians will focus on the traditional mariachi instruments: guitar, vihuela, guitarron (bass), violin and trumpet and explore the different regional music from Mexico that are commonly played by Mariachis, such as: rancheras, boleros, polkas, huapangos, sones, jaliscienses, and jarabes.
Students will learn from experienced and professional Mariachi musicians who, not only instruct the students; but also share their talent, enthusiasm, and dedication to the preservation and enjoyment of traditional cultural music. The program is structured for both beginning students with no previous experience and for students that have knowledge/training on an instrument. Like any other type of music genre, Mariachi is meant for all ages and ethnicities; therefore this program encourages students from all cultural backgrounds to partake in this exciting program. Pleasanton Unified School District will lend instruments to students who do not have access to them.
Village High School Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) 4645 Bernal Avenue Thursdays (beginning September 10, 2015)
Beginner Students: 6:00pm Intermediate Students: 7:00 pm Advanced Students: 8:00 p.m.
