Gregorio Cavazos, conductor
Laura Camacho, guest conductor
FEATURING
Mariachi de Oro, Lubbock High School
Kimberly Gonzales, director
Alexandra Dorantes, soprano
This concert will last about 90 minutes with one intermission.
Please silence your electronic devices.
Photography, video, or recording of any part of this performance is prohibited
Program
José Genaro Barraza Barrón
El Son De La Guitarra 2023
The Song of The Guitar
Apolinar Garcia Chavez 1909-1978
Arboles de la Barranca
Trees From The Ravine
Cancion Ranchera
Óscar Chavéz
La Cuera 1963
The Leather Jacket
Son Tamaulipeco
Gerardo Matos Rodriguez 1897-1948
La Cumparsita 1916
Tango Argentino version Mariachi
Manuel Eduardo Toscano b 1952
Rata de Dos Patas 2000
Two-legged Rat
Bolero with themes of hatred and contempt
Pepe Guizar 1912-1980
arr. Jose Hernandez
Al Mariachi de Mi Tierra “El Mariachi” 1936
To The Mariachi of My Land
intermission
Medley of Folk Songs as performed by
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán 1897
Fiesta en Jalisco 1970
Party in Jalisco
Lety Lopez
arr. Jesus Guzman
Por qué Me Enamoras 2021
Why Do You Make Me Fall in Love
Cancion Romantica
Cornelio Reyna 1940-1997
arr. Jesus Guzman
La Botella Envenenada 1957
The Poisoned Bottle
Ranchera Lenta
Juan Gabriel 1950-2016
Tarde 1977
Late
Ranchera Valseada
Tomas Mendez 1927-1995
arr. Jesus Guzman
A Los Cuatro Vientos 1971
To The Four Winds
Ranchera Valseada
Martin Urieta b.1943
arr. Jose Martinez
Urge 1995
Bolero
Ruth Maria Jimenez
arr. Jesus Guzman
Vivir Sin Ti c 2019
Live Without You
Huapango
Felipe Bermejo 1901-1989
El Toro Relajo 1953
The Troublesome Bull
Son Jalisciense
Alexandra Dorantes, soprano
Astor Piazolla 1921-1992
Libertango 1974
Tango Nuevo
Laura Camacho, conductor
Traditional folk songs as performed by
Mariachi Los Camperos 1961
arr. Jesus Guzman
Popurri Jarocho c 2004:
El Fandanguito (The Dance)
El Toro Zacamandú (The Zacamandú Bull)
Los Pollitos (The Newborn Chickens)
About the Artists
Alexandra Dorantes
Recording artist and Latin GRAMMY® voting member Alexandra Dorantes has established herself as a rising star in traditional Mexican music, captivating audiences with her powerful and authentic voice. She has won 13 national, state, and local mariachi vocal competitions, earned four UIL Outstanding Performer Vocalist Gold Medals, and was a member of the inaugural TMEA All-State Mariachi Ensemble in 2021. At just 19, Alexandra became a Latin GRAMMYs® voting member following the release of her debut album, Ni Contigo, Ni Sin Ti, marking a significant milestone in her career. In 2024, her official music videos for Hoy Por Fin and Que El Mundo Ruede surpassed 2 million views on YouTube. Her second studio album, Inolvidable, stands as a heartfelt tribute to Mexico’s rich musical heritage and her deep artistic identity. Currently a senior at UT Austin, Alexandra is completing her bachelor of music in vocal performance with a minor in arts management and administration. Set to graduate in May 2025, she has earned University honors for eight consecutive semesters, embodying excellence as an artist and ambassador of Mexican music.
Laura Camacho
Laura Camacho is an Argentine composer, orchestra bassist, tango ensemble instructor, and Mariachi Ensembles teaching assistant. Since 2012 she is the founder and music director of Athens Tango Project, featured on local NPR stations, radios worldwide, local papers, and two documentaries. She has lectured at University of Georgia, Ga Tech, Texas Tech, Coastal SC University, University of Illinois, and presented at the Tango In The Humanities Conference at Emory University. Her awards include Arte Ga, by National Endowment for the Arts; Flagpole Music Awards; Cohen New Works Festival; UT COFA; and Planet Texas 2050. A Ph.D. student in ethnomusicology at Butler School of Music, Camacho focuses on young tango communities, Latin American music, and sound studies. She holds a degree in double bass performance from the Manuel de Falla Conservatory, and Magna Cum Laude Bachelor’s and master's from University of Georgia. She studied composition with Ariel Pirotti, and trailblazer Julián Peralta. She recently released her single ECOS, recorded with Latin Grammy Nominee Emiliano Messiez.
Musicians
Mariachi Utlán
Butler School of Music
Violin
Mia Herrera
Ricardo Puente
Larissa Jimenez Ramirez
Fabiola Rodriguez
Pedro Salas
Illyria Segundo
Sunshine Velez
Trumpet
Mia Cavazos
Guitarron
Sabrina Tamayo
Aaron Vallejo
Vihuela
Leonardo Valencia
Judith Guerra
Guitar
Sophia Molina
Kaylyn Caudillo
Jessenia Herzberg
Alexis Turrubiartes
Belen Hernandez-Zavala
Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán
Butler School of Music
Violin
Nicolas Siller
Maddie Lynch
Evelyn Gonzales
Isabella Caballero
Jadrian Rodriguez
Lizbeth Sierra
Trumpet
Isiah Serenil
Arpa
Thomas Hernandez
Guitarron
Aaron Vallejo
Vihuela
Michael Diaz
Guitar
Elian Villareal
Joncarlo Ortiz
Event Details
Free admission