Region Mariachi Contest
Region Mariachi Contest Information
| Region Name | Regions | Site | Date | Contest Chair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country | 11,12,18,26,29,32 | Southwest HS (San Antonio) | Feb. 4, 2023 | Rey Meza |
| Coastal Bend | 9,10,13,14,17,19,23,27,33 | TBD | Jan. 21, 2023 | Bill Cason |
| North Texas | 2,3,4,5,8,20,21,24,25,30,31 | NorthsideHS (Fort Worth) | Jan. 28, 2023 | Steve Musser |
| Rio Grande Valley | 15,28 | La Joya ISD Performing Arts Center | Jan. 21, 2023 | Ruben Adame |
| West Texas | 1,6,7,16,22 | TBD | Jan. 28, 2023 | Bruce Beach |
Region Contest Completion Deadline: Saturday, February 4, 2023
State Mariachi Festival
The 2023 UIL State Mariachi Festival will be held on Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25 at the Seguin HS Performing Arts Center in Seguin, TX.
State Mariachi Festival Information
Participating schools will receive final festival details upon registering for the event.
Schedule
Session 1: Friday, February 24 (afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Saturday, February 25 (morning, early afternoon)
Session 3: Saturday, February 25 (late afternoon, evening)
Schools will be able to request a session when completing the state festival entry. If demand for a particular session exceeds availability groups will be selected based on random draw. Additionally, all groups will be scheduled in conference order within each session.
Performance schedules will be posted here approximately 10 days prior to the event, after all groups have qualified.
Admission
Ages 3 and up: $15.00 + fees, per person per session
Ages 2 and under: no admission charge
Tickets Available beginning Monday, February 20, 2023. Online Only : NO CASH SALES
Spectators must have a paid admission for each session. All sales are final.
Photography
Jolesch Enterprises has contracted with UIL to provide photography for the festival. To access the Jolesch Enterprises site for photos of the festival, please click here.
Live Stream
Session 1: Friday, February 24 (afternoon, evening)
Session 2: Saturday, February 25 (morning, early afternoon)
Session 3: Saturday, February 25 (late afternoon, evening)
Adjudicators
Joseph Baca
Antonio Briseno
Steve Carrillo
Jimmy Cuellar
Adolfo Estrada
Jeff Nevin
Lauryn Salazar
Authorized UIL Merchandise
https://www.uiltexas.org/music/resources-forms
Adjudication Rubric
REGISTER FOR SMF
DIRECTOR PACKET AND MAPS
Tickets
Available beginning February 20, 2023