APRIL 2010
Tucson International Mariachi Conference April 22-25
CD Release Party April 17Thank you for coming out to our RELEASE PARTY FOR NEW CD! HOSTED BY 17TH STREET GUITARS! ¡Puro Tesoro! was released January 29, 2010. Thank you to Frank & Marty at 17th Street Guitars - a local store selling lots of great local music, for hosting our new CD release party on April 17, 2010.
Thanks also to Gil Sperrywho contributed half his proceeds of his book sales to Marichi Tesoro de Tucson from that event. Gil was on hand to talk with customers and sign books and gave a heartfelt introduction to Mariachi Tesoro. Check out Gil's book, Mariachi for Gringos! If you purchase it on Mariachi Tesoro's site, half the proceeds go to Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson to help raise funds for upcoming conferences in New Mexico, Mexico and elsewhere, as well as support the musical education of our talented and growing musicians!
Gil's book that tells the history of mariachi music and identifies 50 popular mariachi songs, their lyrics and meaning.
Tucson Festival of Books hosted by the UA MARCH 2010
Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson performed at the Tucson Festival of Books in 2010, leading the character parade as it had in 2009. We want to thank the UA for inviting us back. We had a great time.
Mariachi Tesoro also performed in the Youth Mariachi Competition and held 2nd Prize. Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School, directed by John Contreras, took 1st Prize - well deserved!, and Nueva Melodia, an up and coming mariachi group in Tucson, took 3rd Prize! Way to go!!
Mariachi Tesoro at the de Grazia Gallery 2009
FUNDRAISER FOR VICTIMS OF HAITI EARTHQUAKE
We want to thank all of you who donated to the Haiti fundraiser hosted by The Valenzuela family and others in the Tucson community.
Our Music Director, Jaime Valenzuela, instructor Rudy Valenzuela, sister Myrna and father Dr. Alfredo Valenzuela, are all public school educators and, along with Kathy Valenzuela (Rudy's wife), professional mariachi musicians. Mrs. Valenzuela (Mrs. "Dr. V") has given (and continues to give) generously of her time for many years to support the Davis Bilingual School mariachi group, Los Aguilitas, as well as Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson and, now Mariachi Corazón de Tucson.
The Valenzuela family is recognized throughout Tucson for their generosity, caring approach to students and their families, and their dedication and hard work above and beyond the call of duty. Nueva Generacioón, Inc. is proud to support the continuing legacy of the Valenzuela family and appreciates the high standard they set for our mariachi youth.
In this same generous spirit, the Valenzuela Family, in collaboration with other members of the Tucson community, is hosting a fundraiser for people who suffered in the earthquake in Haiti.
Welcome to 2010!Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson started off the year wtih great enthusiasm for the upcoming release of their NEW CD, ¡Puro Tesoro! They will be playing around Tucson at both private and public events. This coming Saturday they'll be performing at Cazuelita's Restaurant from 7:30 - 8:30 pm - stop by and have some great food with your musical journey!
Mariachi Tesoro will be appearing at weddings, grand openings, and private parties throughout the month. Check out our calendar. If you're getting married or having a quinceañera or some other special event, and you'd like to sample our songs, buy our CD online. Enjoy!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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