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Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Label: Wenatchee High School
Management: Ramon Rivera, Director
Website: whsmariachi.com
Sounds Like: Mariachi Vargas, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi Mexico de Pepe Villa
Genre: Latin
About Mariachi Huenachi
The Wenatchee School District’s Mariachi Program has been Nationally recognized as being the fastest growing Mariachi Music program outside of Mexico, currently integrating over 300 participating students ages 9-18. The program first became popular among Hispanic & Latino students; but every year the program sees increased participation by non-Latino students as well.
This year the program was honored to receive a Golden Apple award – an educational achievement award equivalent to a Grammy. Thanks to its many local supporters, the program has been able to continually provide access to musical instruments free of cost to all its students who are in turn encouraged to pay it forward by modeling good citizenship, volunteering, and performing at community events, senior centers, colleges & universities, and non-profits.
Mariachi Huenachi is the advanced mariachi music class at Wenatchee High School and has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi group in the State of Washington.
The group, under the direction of Ramon Rivera has performed extensively across the Northwest including at Seattle Seahawks and Mariners games, has shared the stage with the Grammy Award winning group, Los Tigres del Norte, and has opened for Mariachi Vargas – known as the best Mariachi in the world.
“You guys were amazing i truly enjoyed every minute of your performance!”
Vivian Gonzalez - U of Idaho
“When the best professional bands come to the Northwest, Mariachi Huenachi almost invariably gets asked to perform.”
Rufus Woods - Wenatchee World
“I stand in awe of your energy, passion and commitment.”
Rufus Woods - Wenatchee, World
"It is clear your students enjoy themselves while performing--the smiles on their faces, the intensity in their eyes---are confirmation they are participating in something special. ... The students represent themselves, Mariachi Huenachi, and Wenatchee High School in a professional, entertaining, and respectful manner.
Finally, [the director's] words and actions to encourage students to dream and see themselves as college-bound are inspiring."
Dr. Thomas A. Keegan, President - Skagit Valley College
“You guys did a FANTASTIC JOB!You guystouch my heart!!!”
Ellensburg,WA - Student Central Washington Univ.
“Just hearing that group made my 600 mile trip worthwhile.”
Moses Lake,WA - Northwest RV Show
“Great!!, Awesome, Inspirational, Terrific, Outstanding, Excellent, Just loved those kids and their leader,”
Moses Lake,WA - Northwest RV Show
“Thank YOU for the great performance! It was our pleasure to have you participate. We had a lot of great comments about the groups talent.”
Sea-TAc ,WA - Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts
“The group did such and amazing job and left everyone there in awe! The group is SO talented,”
WENATCHEE,WA - -NORTHWEST MARIACHI FESTIVAL
“When the best professional bands come to the Northwest, Mariachi Huenachi almost invariably gets asked to perform. In November, the group will open for Mariachi Vargas, acknowledged as the finest ensemble in the world, at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma.”
Wenatchee,WA - Wenatchee World
“Thank you for coming!!! We loved the performance, as well did the rest of the Whitman Students!”
Walla Walla,WA - Whitman College
“We really enjoyed you guys. You are all amazing and should be so proud of all you and your students do. It was such a great addition to our conference having you there. Thank you and your students for coming and doing an amazing job!!!”
Seattle,WA - -SACNAS Conference
“Your students were a hit! The HNBA guests loved it.”
Seattle,WA - -HBNA Conference
“We just got through reading Evaluations from the attendees. On a scale of 1 to 5 the Friday Entertainment received all fivesIn addition to the fives there were several who gave 5 ++++ and another a 10 even though our ratings ended at 5.
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Moses Lake,WA - WIT Northwest Regional Rally
“The kids were adorable, the energy was infectious, and it added a lot to the evening. Thank you, and please pass on the thanks to the kids.”
Wenatchee,WA - WGATE Conference
““Thank YOU for coming. The very first thing a student said to me today was “When are your mariachi friends coming back?” They’ve been talking about you and your students non-stop””
Brewster,WA - Music Director Brewster High School
“I Love it and enjoy every second of it, and with your guys music and words that fills so much love and passionate and everything that impact everyone of you is a dream and truly gives me a happy tears!”
Ellensburg,WA - Student Central Washington University
