Concert Program

World Music Concert Series

THE SOUNDS OF MEXICO

Mariachi and Banda Joint Concert

Tony Ozuna, director for Mariachi Ensemble
Spencer Mackey, graduate teaching assistant for Banda Ensemble

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
7 p.m.
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Program

MARIACHI

El Cantador

No Me Se Rajar

Por Un Amor

El Relámpago

Amorcito Corazón

De Que Manera Te Olvidó

España Cañí

Si Nos Dejan

Hermoso Cariño

Los Laureles

Cerca Del Mar

El Rey

México De Noche

NIU Mariachi Ensemble

INTERMISSION

BANDA

El Mariachi Loco

Mi Gusto Es

Tus Palabras

Nunca es Suficiente

Gallo de Sinaloa

Juguito de Piña

Mazatlán

El Pato Asado

El Ahualulco

Qué Me Vas a Dar

Y Llegaste Tú

Vamanos de Fiesta

NIU Banda Ensemble

Jose Antonio Ozuna, director of the Mariachi Ensemble

Jose Antonio Ozuna has over 30 years of experience in teaching and performing Mariachi. Passionate about nurturing a love for music in children from grades K-12, Mr. Ozuna is the founding Mariachi Music Teacher at Jovita Idár Elementary in Chicago, where they are celebrating 14 years of artistry and community.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ozuna has been fortunate to receive recognition, such as the Teacher of the Year award in 2015 and acknowledgment from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation in 2019. For Mr. Ozuna, however, the real treasures are the incredible moments he has shared with his students, performing on various stages in the Chicago area, including events for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire FC, and even for Vice President Kamala Harris at UnidosUS.

Mr. Ozuna is excited to collaborate with the world music program and is eager to work with an extraordinary group of student musicians here at NIU. Together, he is looking forward to paving the way for future generations in music education through culturally responsive pedagogy, using Mariachi as an example.

Mariachi Ensemble Members

Vocals: Daniel Cervantes, Eduardo Garcia, Vivian Muñoz, Sam Okunnu, Ashley Tilton, Owen Zorographos

Trumpet: Christian Barranza, Daniel Cervantes, Adrian Patino, Ashley Tilton

Violin: Vanessa Felix, Vivian Muñoz,Gabriel Roethel, Keira Specht, Andrew Viveros, Owen Zorographos

Flute: Danny Clements, Elizabeth Vieyra, Jovana Cortez

Vihuela: David Leija, Fernando Marroquín Mendoza, Joshua Monroy

Guitar: Hannah Sheridan

Guitarron: Matthew Diaz, Luke Moyta, José “Tony” Ozuna

Banda Ensemble Members

Clarinets: Eduardo Zamudio, Michaelangelo Urbie, Jacob Salas

Trumpets: Jaron Holder, Julian Hernandez, Ashley Tilton, Lesley Trejo

Trombones: Hunter Otgontseren, Isabella Rodriguez, Juan Garcia

Charchetas: Christian Barraza, Alex Coronel

Tubas: Francisco Aguilar, Sam Okunnu

Drums: Cameron Neis

Vocalists: Sarah Calgaro, Vicky Gonzalez, Sam Okunnu, Isabella Rodriguez

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