Showcase Competition
The Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert provides an opportunity for musicians from around the country who have attended the 3-day Mariachi Spectacular Conference to perform for the people of Albuquerque and to compete for the opening slot in the Mariachi Spectacular Concert scheduled for the following evening at Sandia Casino Amphitheater. Groups are limited to a seven minute performance and no piece of music may be repeated if it has already been played. The categories include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College and Open.There will be one winner in each category, as well as one overall winner. Remember, all category winners will have a production video created courtesy of Mariachi Spectacular. Production videos are loaded onto YouTube under Mariachi Spectacular channel. Furthermore, the entire Friday night Showcase event is broadcast nationally and internationally on the internet LIVE, so family and friends can watch performances. Our last two years of broadcasts have averaged over 25,000 viewers.
THE 2024 Ballet Folklorico Conference/Showcase Is Postponed this Year
Ballet Folklorico Showcase Rules
THE 2024 Mariachi SHOWCASE SHOWCASE COMPETITION RULES
Mariachi Showcase Rules
- All members of the performing group MUST be registered in the Mariachi Spectacular Conference/workshops. Roll call of each member will be verified prior to performance.
- ALL members of a performing group will perform with that group only.
- Performing time will not be more than 7 minutes. Groups exceeding the time limit established for the competition will be disqualified. At least two timekeepers will start the clock on the first note you play through your last note. Talking or other activities will be included in your allotted time.
- Music selections may not be repeated by groups during the concert. Choices of music selections will be approved on a first come first serve basis. The earlier you submit the music selections, the better your chances that they will be approved. Submit your music selections by using registering on line, Mariachi Spectacular will confirm your music selections by E-mail or telephone.
- Each group will be introduced by name, the city you are from, school name, and the name of the director. If you want to include additional information or recognition, you must submit it in writing by date to be announced.
THE 2023 Mariachi SHOWCASE WINNERS!
1st Place
Mariachi Sol Azteca, Grande Prairie, TX
2nd Place
Mariachi Jalisciense, Las Cruces, NM
3rd Place
Mariachi Aguilas, Las Cruces, NM
