Latin Music Ensemble Auditions
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
- Be on time and prepared
NOTE: To avoid last minute schedule changes/conflicts after results are posted, please make sure your schedule is open for both ensembles in each genre.
Fall 2018 Ensembles & Rehearsal Schedules
- Mariachi Nueva Generación: MWF 11:00am – 2:20pm
- Mariachi Lince de Oro: TR 5:00pm – 6:20pm
- Salsa del Rio: MWF 2:00pm – 3:20pm
- Orquesta del Rio: TR 3:30pm – 4:50pm
Fall 2018 Mariachi Auditions
Audition Music
Instrumentalists: Download the PDF file below for your instrument. Also be prepared to sing & play "Son de la Negra."
Vocal Auditions for solo, duet, or trio vocal consideration in the ensemble, prepare 1 song of your choosing to sing with either a pista or live accompaniment.
Sign Up
ALL students must sign up for an audition time by following this link.
NOTE: There are TABS for both mariachi and salsa so make sure you select the appropriate TAB for your instrument; scroll left and right as needed.
For MOBILE sign up, please download the Google Docs App.
Audition Schedule
Friday, August 3, Room 236 (Recital Hall) in the School of Music
- 5:00pm – 6:10pm – Mariachi Violin Auditions
- 6:20pm – 7:10pm – Mariachi Trumpet Auditions
- 7:20pm – 8:10pm – Mariachi Armonía Auditions
- 8:20pm – 9:10pm – Mariachi Vocal Auditions
Saturday, August 4, Room 222 in the School of Music
- 9:00am – 6:00pm – Mariachi Day Camp (part of the audition process)
Mariachi Audition Files
Download the appropriate file according to the instructions above.
Fall 2018 Salsa Auditions
Audition Music
Rhythm & Horn Section: Carnaval, download the PDF file below for your instrument.
Vocalists: Prepare two salsa songs in contrasting styles to sing along with either a pista or live accompaniment.
Sign Up
ALL students must sign up for an audition time by following this link.
NOTE: There are TABS for both mariachi and salsa so make sure you select the appropriate TAB for your instrument; scroll left and right as needed.
For MOBILE sign up, please download the Google Docs App.
Audition Schedule
Sunday, August 26, Room 216 in the School of Music
- 1:00pm – Rhythm Section Auditions (piano, bass, guitar, & percussion)
- 2:00pm – Horn Section Auditions (sax, bone, & trumpet)
- 3:00pm – Vocal Auditions
- 5:00pm – Results posted outside Room 148
Salsa Audition Files
Download the appropriate file according to the instructions above.