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Meeting Date:
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5/21/2025 - 2:00 PM
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Category:
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Information Items
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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15.2 CURRICULUM: New VAPA Course: Mariachi Ensemble (meets A-G requirement “F”)
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The District's Educational Services Department has opened requests for new or revised courses in our district-wide course catalog. We are submitting a new Visual and Performing Arts course for both Middle School and High School titled Mariachi Ensemble.
This course is designed to develop students’ comprehensive musicianship through studying and performing instrumental music. Students will enhance their artistic perception by learning to sight-read music accurately and expressively, and cultivate creative expression by performing a diverse repertoire with technical skill and emotional depth, both individually and in ensemble settings. Through the exploration of historical and cultural contexts, students will classify and analyze musical works by genre, style, and cultural origin, deepening their understanding of music’s role across time and societies. Students will engage in aesthetic valuing by listening critically and responding to the emotional and cultural significance of music. Finally, by fostering interdisciplinary connections and real-world applications, the course supports the development of problem-solving, communication, and time management skills that are essential for lifelong learning and careers in and beyond the arts.
This is an introductory course designed to assist students with developing and enhancing professional musicianship skills through the study of music composed expressly for Mariachi Ensembles. The ability to learn an instrument (Violin, Trumpet, Guitar, Vihuela, Guitarrón) and sing with basic technical proficiency and aesthetic sensitivity in preparation for a career in mariachi in real-world settings. Students will encounter a wide range of "Mexico's traditional music" that will include Bolero, Ranchera, Huapango, and Son.
This course will meet the A-G requirement of “F” Visual and Performing Arts.
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Funding:
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive, for its review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the new VAPA course: Mariachi Ensemble.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Mark Synnott - Interim Director - Curriculum and Instruction
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Signed By:
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Dr. Shanna Egans - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
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Signed By:
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Dr. Jose Luis Araux - Superintendent
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