Photos: Mariachi Fundraiser
Mariachis students in Tucson help raise funds for Houston mariachis students who lost instruments in Hurricane Harvey
Mariachi Fundraiser
Nicholas Green sits in front of the stage to watch his cousin, Miranda Castro, with Mariachi Milagro perform during Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday. The mother of a former Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School performer came up with the idea for the fundraiser so they can purchase new instruments damaged in the Hurricane Harvey, said Nora Moreno. It took around two weeks to organize the event which involved 14 mariachi groups and four folklorico groups, she said. Richard Carranza, Houston's superintendent, is a former mariachi performer and Pueblo graduate.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Soloist Marisol Manzano, with Mariachi Corazon de Tucson, performs during Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday. The mother of a former Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School performer came up with the idea for the fundraiser so they can purchase new instruments damaged in the Hurricane Harvey, said Nora Moreno.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Violin players Alissa Cuaron, left, Lillyana Garcia, middle, and Maria Josse Torres, all 12, as folklorico and mariachi groups from Tucson practice before Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday.
Mariachi Fundraiser
In the hallway outside the auditorium Maribella Juarez, 13, and fellow members with Las Pumas de Roskruge practice their movements before performing at Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday. The mother of a former Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School performer came up with the idea for the fundraiser so they can purchase new instruments damaged in the Hurricane Harvey, said Nora Moreno.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Dance performers Itzel Rosales, (CQ)11, left, gets help with her bow from Etheney Moreno, (CQ)13, in the hallway outside the auditorium as folklorico and mariachi groups from Tucson before Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday. Richard Carranza, Houston's superintendent, is a former mariachi performer and Pueblo graduate.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Members of Las Pumas de Roskruge perform during Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District on Sunday. The mother of a former Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School performer came up with the idea for the fundraiser so they can purchase new instruments damaged in the Hurricane Harvey, said Nora Moreno.Richard Carranza, Houston's superintendent, is a former mariachi performer and Pueblo graduate.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Violinst Valerie Aguilar, 13, performs with Mariachi Estrellas during Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District in Tucson on Sunday. The mother of a former Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School performer came up with the idea for the fundraiser so they can purchase new instruments damaged in the Hurricane Harvey, said Nora Moreno.
Mariachi Fundraiser
Members of Las Aguilitas de Davis, students from grades 1-5 at Davis Bilingual Magnet School, wait for their chance to perform during Students helping Students, Mariachi Spectacular at Pueblo High School to benefit Houston Independent School District in Tucson on Sunday.
The mariachi is not only one of the most used symbols representing the culture and history of Mexico, but is in itself history. Each of its el…