Mariachi Festival

2025 UIC MARIACHI FESTIVAL

Calling all aspiring mariachi musicians and teachers! We are excited to announce that the UIC Mariachi Festival is returning this year to celebrate the passion and power of Mariachi music!

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location: Merit School of Music

Elevate your skills: Hone your technique in specialized workshops for students at the high school level and workshops for teachers who are interested in starting programs.

Ignite your passion: Witness a stunning concert featuring UIC’s esteemed Mariachi Fuego and special guest performers/clinicians.

Network and grow: Connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn from leading professionals, and become part of a vibrant community.

This event will be held alongside the UIC Latin American Music Festival on October 11th in conjunction with UIC’s Family Weekend! You can attend as a group as well as individuals!

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Local schools and registered individuals will arrive in the morning for a group welcome and break into instrumental workshops and hear a presentation from the event’s Guest of Honor: Erendira Izguerra! There will be a group rehearsal and the day will conclude with a 12:00 PM public performance featuring UIC’s Mariachi, Erendira Izguerra, and a combined performance of all participants at Merit School of Music’s Gottlieb Hall.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michael Espinosa at Maespinosa4@cps.edu or Mespi@uic.edu, or Alayna Bell at abell08@uic.edu.