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Phone:512.245.7401
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Latin Music Ensemble Auditions

All Latin Music Ensembles are open to any Texas State student by audition.  Please follow the instructions below:

  • check the audition dates and times listed below
  • download all audition music
  • sign up for an audition time (if requested)
  • be on time and prepared
Audition results will be posted outside office #148

Spring Mariachi Auditions

  • Date: Monday, January 14th
  • Time: 6 – 10pm
  • Place: SOM room 135
Schedule:
  • Armonia, 6 – 7
  • Trumpets, 7 – 7:30
  • Violins, 8 – 9
  • Voice, 9 – 10
Audition Materials:

Song – Las Olas (Download PDFs Below)

Scales and Chords -

  • Violins need to know - C,D,E,F,G and A Major in 2 octaves
  • Trumpets need to know - D, E, F#, G, A and B Major in 2 octaves
  • Guitarron needs to know - C,D,E,F,G and A Major in 1 octave
  • Armonia need to know these chords - I, ii, iii IV, V7 and vi in the C,D,E,F,G and A Major Keys
If you have any questions about the audition material, please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification.
PDF iconLasOlas_vlns : Violins(PDF, 269.2 KB)
PDF iconLasOlas_trpts : Trumpet(PDF, 121.4 KB)
PDF iconLasOlas_arm : Armonia(PDF, 145.9 KB)

Vocal Audition Process

Dates and times will be posted soon.

These auditions are for:

  • Singing opportunities in Mariachi
  • Solo Voice Studio
Directions:
 
  • All vocalists MUST sign up for an audition time outside room 148
  • Prepare 2 songs in contrasting styles
  • Provide your own PISTA recordings or accompanist. Do not sing along with a recorded vocalist.
  • Dress appropriately
NOTE: You MUST audition on voice to be considered for any vocal assignments in Mariachi