Mariachi Spectacular
Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque’s mission is to promote culture, arts, and excellence in art education contributing to the cultural understanding and appreciation of Mariachi folk music and dance in New Mexico and beyond. Mariachi Spectacular fulfills its mission through offering culture, arts, and educational events that attract a diverse group of performers and participants, bringing in master musicians from around the state, country and the world to support local education and arts development, and celebrating a very American form of folk art.
The Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert provides an opportunity for musicians from around the country who have attended the 3-day Mariachi Spectacular Conference to perform for the people of Albuquerque and to compete for the opening slot in the Mariachi Spectacular Concert scheduled for the following evening at Sandia Casino Amphitheater. Groups are limited to a seven minute performance and no piece of music may be repeated if it has already been played. The categories include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and Open. There will be one winner in each category, as well as one overall winner.