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 Guidelines

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

• A maximum of 16 groups will be selected to participate in Showcase:
• First 3 registered and paid Elementary/Middle School Folkloricos,
• First 3 registered and paid High school Folkloricos,
• First 5 registered and paid Elementary/Middle school Mariachi,
• First 5 registered and paid High School Mariachi
• In the event that a minimum number of participants are not met per each category for the showcase, additional participants will be selected at the discretion of the Showcase committee to meet the 16 groups needed for the Showcase performance.
• Groups must consist of a minimum of six (6) paid conference participants.
• Registration must be completed, and Payment received by March 31, 2025. Payment must consist of Paid PO, Check, Credit Card or cash.
• Assignments will be made when registration and payment are verified.

• Judges will be selected prior to the Conference by the Showcase Committee. No board member of the Tucson International Mariachi Conference shall serve as a judge.
• Participants will be given a total of 12 minutes
  

  
  Mariachis:

• Time allowed to enter stage: 1.5 min
• Performance time: 9 minutes
• Time allowed to exit: 1.5
• Total time allowed: 12 min
  

  
  Folklorico:

• If entering without music: 1.5 min
• Performance time: 9 minutes
• If exiting: 1.5 min
• Total time allowed: 12 min
• (Dance may not exceed 9-minute performance time).
• Performance time must not exceed 9 minutes (first to last note).

• TIMC has the authority and discretion to cut off any performance that exceeds the time allowed.

• Points will be deducted from competing groups scores for exceeding their 9 minutes performance time. Time is counted from first to last note.

• In the event of a tie between two groups, the winner of the tying groups will be decided by the Judges.
• Winners will be announced at the end of Showcase.
• Elementary/Middle School Folkloricos and Elementary/Middle School Mariachi winners will be showcased at Fiesta Garibaldi.
• High School Folklorico and High School Mariachi winners will be performing at the Espectacular Concert.
• If you will be using recorded music (USB) please submit two copies to the    Conference office by April 22, 2025. Please attach your Group’s name with the name of the dances in order of your performance with your USB. Music should be professionally recorded to ensure quality sound.