John Nieto

Mariachi Philharmonic (Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra)

Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition! Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar, traditional tunes for string orchestra alone, mariachi band alone, or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela, piano, and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.