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AA Music—Mariachi Specialization

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Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Training

This AA transfer-preparation major has a four-semester plan totaling 23.5–31.5 major units, plus general education and graduation requirements

Students declare a primary instrument from guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, or voice, and also study a secondary instrument

Three levels of theory and individual instruction are paired with two levels of aural skills and a dedicated course on mariachi history, style, and culture

Performance & Productions

Each semester includes either the corresponding introductory mariachi performance course or Mariachi Garibaldi ensemble

Students develop traditional singing and playing practices across son jalisciense, huapango, ranchera, bolero, son jarocho, and joropo

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.28

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

18.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,344

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,640

Before aid

Average net price

$12,671

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:35 PM

Program Highlights

Training

This AA transfer-preparation major has a four-semester plan totaling 23.5–31.5 major units, plus general education and graduation requirements

Students declare a primary instrument from guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, or voice, and also study a secondary instrument

Three levels of theory and individual instruction are paired with two levels of aural skills and a dedicated course on mariachi history, style, and culture

Performance & Productions

Each semester includes either the corresponding introductory mariachi performance course or Mariachi Garibaldi ensemble

Students develop traditional singing and playing practices across son jalisciense, huapango, ranchera, bolero, son jarocho, and joropo

Program Highlights

Training

This AA transfer-preparation major has a four-semester plan totaling 23.5–31.5 major units, plus general education and graduation requirements

Students declare a primary instrument from guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, or voice, and also study a secondary instrument

Three levels of theory and individual instruction are paired with two levels of aural skills and a dedicated course on mariachi history, style, and culture

Performance & Productions

Each semester includes either the corresponding introductory mariachi performance course or Mariachi Garibaldi ensemble

Students develop traditional singing and playing practices across son jalisciense, huapango, ranchera, bolero, son jarocho, and joropo

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Use Southwestern College's CCCApply route for credit courses; no separate program application portal is published

College registration follows acceptance of the application; follow the college's identity-verification instructions

Program Requirements

Students with equivalent prior theory and aural-skills coursework may petition to have those courses fulfill the listed requirements

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

The reviewed college and program pages do not list a separate admission audition, prescreen, portfolio, or interview for this credential

Post-Enrollment

Required individual instruction in MUS 125–127 is limited to declared music majors and is subject to audition

The required mariachi ensemble choices, MUS 124A–D or MUS 157A–D, also require auditions for course enrollment

These are internal course-enrollment gates; the reviewed catalog does not publish audition repertoire, dates, or delivery formats

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.28

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

18.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,344

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,640

Before aid

Average net price

$12,671

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

This AA transfer-preparation major has a four-semester plan totaling 23.5–31.5 major units, plus general education and graduation requirements

Students declare a primary instrument from guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, or voice, and also study a secondary instrument

Three levels of theory and individual instruction are paired with two levels of aural skills and a dedicated course on mariachi history, style, and culture

Performance & Productions

Each semester includes either the corresponding introductory mariachi performance course or Mariachi Garibaldi ensemble

Students develop traditional singing and playing practices across son jalisciense, huapango, ranchera, bolero, son jarocho, and joropo

Updated Aug 27, 9:35 PM