Education
Juan Dies: Beyond the Music, A Musical Geography of Mexico
Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IowaLearn everything you ever wanted to know about Mexican folk music but were afraid to ask. Juan Dies is a 2019 USA Fellow, a folklorist, ethnomusicologist, and co-founder/producer of the two-time GRAMMY™ Award Nominated group Sones de Mexico Ensemble, now on its 25th Season. His visit to the Bettendorf Public Library is part of a […]
Christmas Posada in Pilsen!
Holy Trinity Croation Roman Catholic Church 1850 S Throop St., Chicago, IllinoisJoin Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to share: […]
Christmas Posada in Rogers Park, Chicago
Centro Romero 6216 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Sones de México Ensemble in Chicago's historic Rogers Park neighborhood for a Christmas Posada for the whole family! Featuring members of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a recital by graduating students from our Mexican Guitar School. We will have a Christmas carol singalong, a piñata, and certificates for the graduates. Bring a dish to […]
Beyond the Music, A Musical Geography of Mexico
Online EventSones de Mexico Ensemble and Miami University Ohio present a special live stream version of our signature "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico" program on Zoom. 5:00 PM central / 6:00 PM easten time. Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music, narration, and multimedia. Different regions of the country […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
Online EventThe National Museum of Mexican Art presents “Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico” streamed live on the NMMA's Facebook & YouTube pages. In the midst of travel bans and sheltering in place, why not end 2020 with A VIRTUAL MUSICAL TRIP TO MEXICO, expertly guided by the GRAMMY™ nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble, […]
CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop in Spanish
St. Augustne College 1345 W. Argyle St, Chicago, IL, United StatesLearn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free, two‐hour+ workshop with Juan Díes, folklorist and co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. The workshop will be taught in Spanish. By the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in a corrido form. The […]
CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Song Writing Workshop in English
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Killian Hall, 160 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, MALearn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free, three‐hour workshop with Juan Díes, folklorist and co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. The workshop will be taught in English. By the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in a corrido form. The […]
Bandas de Mexico Workshop (Part 2)
Northern Illinois University Music Building 400 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb,, ILThis workshop will pick up where the previous one left off. Sones de Mexico Ensemble music director, Victor Pichardo (arranger) and percussionist Eric Hines will lead a hands-on master class suveying distinct regional styles of "banda" music from Mexico, including Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Morelos, Oaxaca, and Yucatan. This workshop is open to the public, especially brass, […]
Holiday Posada and Student Recital (Rogers Park)
Centro Romero 6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IllinoisCome celebrate the holidays and enjoy the results of the work our wonderful Mexican Music School students in Rogers Park have put in over the last few months learning how to play guitar and violin along with some traditional Mexican Christmas songs. Sing along with us and bring a dish to share for our potluck! […]
Online Roundtable: The Black Music of Mexico II
Online EventRoundtable Discussion: The Black Music of Mexico II Moderated by Dr. Eric Hines, DMA with Dr. Carol L Adams, PhD, an esteemed educator and cultural arts expert, formerly President & CEO of the DuSable Museum of African American History. With her profound experience in merging art and education, especially in Chicago's museums and public schools, […]