TXWES Mariachi Oro Azul

Join us this Friday as Mariachi Oro Azul presents their concert under the direction of Ramón Niño and Amber Sulich. ( correction concert starts at 5:30)

You were in my dream🎶

Mr. Ramon Niño has served as the C0-Director of Mariachi Oro Azul at Texas Wesleyan University since 2022, when he was asked to start the university’s first mariachi class. Under his leadership, the program has grown rapidly and now includes 30 members. Mariachi Oro Azul has been selected to perform at major showcases, including the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque in both 2023 and 2024. He currently serves as the TMEA Region 7 Mariachi Coordinator and is a member of the Texas UIL Ad-Hoc Mariachi Committee.

Mr. Niño co-presented a clinic on mariachi education at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, followed by multiple clinic presentations at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention

Tonight’s Concert! 5:30 PM

Friday Night! 5:30 PM 💙💛🐏🎶

After performing at the TXWES Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration, Mariachi Oro Azul had a fun-packed weekend of performances.

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Oro Azul was invited to perform at the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Clad in their formal trajes, the ensemble performed as guests arrived for the gala.

“It was a really cool experience to play for such a large crowd and to be supported by Dr. Emily Messer, the new University President,” said guitarrón player and vocalist Elyssa Williams. “Knowing we have their support makes the world of difference.”

On the afternoon of Sept 17, members of Oro Azul joined the TXWES float as they marched in the Fiestas Patrias Parade in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

“It was fun to share quality time with my mariachi colleagues at the parade — we started with three [members], and now we have over 20,” said violinist Gidalti Chi. “Viva el Mariachi!”

Finally, the group volunteered on the morning of Sept. 18 to play at IDEA Edgecliff as student arrived for the school day as part of their Hispanic Celebration Month.

“It was amazing seeing everyone’s reactions as they walked in, being shocked and amazed by all these different instruments," said trumpeter and vocalist Patricio Izaguirre. “I loved how no matter the age of the student or teacher, they all stopped to listen!”

Check out some photos from the weekend!

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Mariachi Oro Azul Kicks Off Hispanic/Latinx Celebrations Mariachi Oro Azul performed at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Fort Worth, IDEA Edgecliff School and walked the Fiestas Patrias Parade in a fun filled weekend celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

TXWES Mariachi Oro Azul celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Celebration Kickoff! 💙💛🐏🎶

Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, Dean of School of Arts and Sciences, traveled with our mariachi group to this past week! Thank you Dr. Rodriguez for all of your love and support! We truly wouldn’t be here without you! Ricardo E Rodriguez 💛💙🐏🎶

Road-trip home for our Mariachi Oro Azul members at Cadillac Ranch! Go Rams! 💙💛🐏🎶

Ending this year’s Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque with Nydia Rojas accompanied by Mariachí Mariposas in concert, dinner and a little sightseeing! Way to make us proud Mariachi Oro Azul! Till next year Albuquerque!