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Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Music along with the Latino Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) welcome you back to the Auraria Campus for the 8th Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference on April 17 and 18, 2026!
Our mission is to build Colorado as a national center for Mariachi excellence by building a pipeline of talent from the community to higher education and professional careers.
We will have three levels of classes: beginner, intermediate and advanced. We will have masterclasses for ensembles that audition for them (extra cost) through an online portal. Finally, we will have a closing concert on Saturday April 18 that will feature a world class mariachi ensemble sharing the stage with the masterclass ensembles.
Registration
Registration Details
Date: April 17-18, 2026
Location: The Auraria Campus in Denver, CO
Registration Fee: $60 per person for both days, or $35 per person for one day
Conference registration is open to school Mariachi ensembles (Grades 5-12 and undergraduate), and individual students or community members.
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Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Lead Maestros at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
Participants at the 2023 Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver.
