Concert Program
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
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
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
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