Armando C. Gonzales Student Showcase

The Tucson International Mariachi Conference proudly presents The “Armando C. Gonzales Student Showcase.” Mariachi and Folklórico groups come together from many cities across the southwestern United States. Their parents, nanas, tatas, tios, tias, padrinos, friends and many family members proudly watch the students perform!

Students take the stage to show off their musical and dancing talents that they have learned in the previous days’ workshops. Student groups, each taking the stage for 9 minutes, perform to a delighted audience.

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Participants Showcase

The Showcase is a concert where the participants showcase their talent. If your group would like to perform, please indicate on the registration form.

• First 15 groups to register with full payment will qualify to perform at the Student showcase. Performance assignments will be made when registration and payment is received.
• Performance time must not exceed 9 minutes. Groups must consist of six (6) or more paid conference participants.
• TIMC has the authority and discretion to cut off any performance that is exceeding time allowed.
• Points will be deducted from competing groups for exceeding their performance time.
• If you are using recorded music (CD or cassette tape) please submit two copies to the conference office by the deadline. Music should be professionally recorded to ensure quality sound.