Hundreds of student musicians are taking part in the annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol. The mission of the conference is to promote awareness and foster traditional values of Mariachi music and Baile Folklórico through instruction. The culmination is the Espectacular Concert at 7pm Friday and the Festival Garibaldi, 11am-11pm Saturday, both at at Casino Del Sol AVA Amphitheater. For more information, go to tucsonmariachi.org
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Anilem Estrada, second from right, smiles as she plays the violin with other students during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Alejandra Quinonez, 13, receives some help reading music from Martin Marquez during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Adrian Perez, left, receives some help in fixing his harp by Luis Sevillano during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Adriana Grijalva, left, and Marisol Duarte try and hit the high note in a voice class during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Salma Diaz reads lyrics off of her phone during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
During a break from classes Cesar Lamadrid tries out a vihuela during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Moses Sainz sits in front of music during the opening day of the 2018 Tucson International Mariachi Conference at Casino del Sol on April 25, 2018.
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Young artists take centerstage at one of the most popular events of the annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference, which comes to downtown April 23-26.