Making a Joyful Noise, Mariachi Style

Since the 1930s, the mariachi has been widely considered the quintessential Mexican folk-derived musical ensemble and has become an institution symbolic of Mexican music and culture. It is an integrated part of the curriculum at PRCA South. Students in kindergarten and 1st grade have class each day and learn how to hold and play some simple notes on the guitar. Our talented director, Mrs. Amado, quotes Psalm 33:3 to students: “Sing to him a new song: play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.”