3 Carver HS Mariachi Program Students in Competitive Regional Event Advance to State

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Several students from Carver High School’s Mariachi Acero program have advanced to the State round following auditions in the Region 33 process.

They are 12th-graders Luis Campirano (fifth overall in trumpet), Carlos Forero (16th overall in violin), and Jacob Díaz (15th overall in violin). Only the top 18 mariachi students in the region advance to this level.

In addition to earning a spot in a competitive state audition, Luis, Carlos, and Jacob will join the Region Mariachi Philharmonic Ensemble, which will host a concert in March 2025. at Klein Collins High School (20811 Ella Blvd, Klein, TX 77388) on March 8 and will start at 4:00 p.m. Anyone can attend the free concert.

Jaime Alanis, the instructor of Carver HS Mariachi Acero, highlighted the intense competition our students faced. He said, “The mariachi UIL events are some of the most competitive in Texas. It’s a testament to our students’ resilience and determination that they advanced to the next level despite the large numbers and fierce competition. Our students excel as instrumentalists and vocalists and compete well with students on the state track level.”

The 2023-2024 season was a successful year for Mariachi Acero. The program earned Sweepstakes in the Texas UIL Region Mariachi Contest, marking the first time the AISD mariachi group advanced to the state-level mariachi contest. At the State UIL Contest in late February, Mariachi Acero received a 2nd Division Rating and seven outstanding medals for the best violin section. The group also played at the Mariachi Region Concert in March.

“The success of the Aldine ISD mariachi program is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and Mr. Alanis,” said Refugio Rodríguez, director of AISD performing arts.