Five Socorro Independent School District high schools are heading to the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival after earning Division 1 ratings at the annual UIL Area Mariachi Festival on Jan. 27.
Americas High School Mariachi Los Pioneros, Eastlake High School Mariachi Falco, El Dorado High School Mariachi Azteca, Pebble Hills High School Mariachi Los Guerreros, and Socorro High School Los Gavilanes will be among 15 schools from the El Paso region to compete at the State Mariachi Festival on Feb. 23 and 24 in Seguin, Texas. Montwood High School Mariachi Sangre Mexicana did not participate in this year’s area festival.
“SISD is proud to have some of the finest high school mariachi ensembles in the region,” said SISD Fine Arts Director Armando Martinez. “The success of these high schools is a testament to the amazing work and dedication of our teachers and students, who strive to perform the best mariachi music. We look forward to seeing our students showcase their talent at the state level.”
In 2023, the mariachi groups at Americas High School and Pebble Hills High School won Superior Rating Division 1 trophies at the Texas UIL State Mariachi Festival.