The resources listed on this web page have been suggested by the MENC Mariachi Advisory Committee. MENC does not warrant and accepts no responsibility for the content or quality of the resources. The resources are made available for your review and as assistance for your Mariachi educational needs.
Articles
The Modern Mariachi Classroom: An Introduction to Warming up with Music Theory
Multicultural Constructs in Mariachi Instruction: A Series of Topics to Consider
Approaches to Mariachi Instruction: The Show Mariachi and Working Mariachi Performance Paradigms
General Mariachi Resources
Amazon has mariachi resources. Enter the search term "mariachi."
The Mariachi Connection has mariachi products, including trajes, accessories, instruments, sheet music, videos, CDs, books, and more
Mariachi Standards - a list compiled by the MENC National Mariachi Advisory Committee
Mariachi Program Directory - see below for lists of school mariachi programs and mariachi professionals by state.
Smithsonian Global Sound - interactive, educational mariachi resources and lessons, including
- "Corridos Sin Fronteras" - exploring the musical, cultural, and historical aspects of the ballad tradition
- "Meet the Mariachi" - an insider's view introduction to the basics of mariachi
Books
New: Foundations of Mariachi Education: Materials, Methods, and Resources - a book from the MENC National Mariachi Advisory Committee that offers a comprehensive guide to starting and developing a program in your school
¡Simplemente Mariachi! - a standards-based, comprehensive mariachi method and curriculum for beginning programs
Method Book Recommendations from Noé Sánchez, MENC National Mariachi Advisory Committee Chair
Theory Book Recommendations from Noé Sánchez, MENC National Mariachi Advisory Committee Chair
Simplemente Mariachi! - a standards-based curriculum for first-year study by Marcia Neel and Francisco Grijalva. Call 866-385-8446 or e-mail info@nemusicpub.com to order
Hal Leonard Mariachi Series - featuring arrangements by Noe Sanchez. Each arrangement includes a professionally recorded demo CD.
Mariachi Mastery Method Series - a comprehensive set of method books for violin, trumpet, harp, armonia, guitarron, viola, and cello/bass. Teacher's edition includes mariachi history and music theory worksheets.
Mariachi Music in America: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture by Daniel Sheehy – a case study of mariachi music in the United States featuring a CD with musical examples
Mariachi Philharmonic Series - a series of traditional songs designed for the mariachi band and/or string orchestra
Research Aids
Mariachi Music Research Guide by Noé Sánchez, MENC National Mariachi Advisory Committee Chair