Canta y No Llores

PAST EVENT

LOS MUERTOS BAILAN

Canta y No Llores

Presented by the Edinburg Cultural Arts with the South Texas Music & Cultural Arts Foundation

Friday, October 24, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Edinburg Arts, Culture & Event Center (ACE Center)
315 W McIntyre Street
Edinburg, Texas 78541

Join us for an exciting day of beautiful mariachi music that features incredible talent of all ages, with a Mariachi Vocal Master Class, a Mariachi Voice Competition, and a Mariachi Invitational Showcase.

The day will feature incredible talent of all ages with three signature events:

Mariachi Vocal Master Class

Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Focus:
• Vocal technique: breath control, phrasing, and emotional delivery
• Style interpretation across genres like ranchera, son, and bolero
• Performance and cultural insights from seasoned performers

Mariachi Voice Competition

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Categories:
• Grades 3–8
• Grades 9–12
• Open Community (post-high school)

Judging Criteria:
• Vocal technique (50%)
• Expression and interpretation (30%)
• Showmanship and stage presence (20%)

Prizes: Winners from each category will be invited to perform at the En Memoria Concert featuring Aida Cuevas on November 1, 2025 at the Basilica de San Juan at 7:30 p.m.

Registration: Registration now closed. No video required. Limited submissions accepted. First come, first served. Submit your entry now!

Mariachi Showcase

Time: 5 p.m.

Featuring: The Voice Competition Finals and Mariachi Invitational Showcase with Mariachi Aztlán

Purpose: Celebrate the rich tradition of mariachi music in South Texas and spotlight emerging talent. Commemorate the traditional and vibrant remembrance of Dia de Los Muertos in Edinburg.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Registration now closed.

Admission

$10 Individual Events
OR
$25 Full-Day Registration
(includes master class and competition entry)

Register using the form below for the full day. Tickets for individual events will be available for purchase at the door about 30 minutes prior to each event.

Registration Closed

Pay for your registration online with CashApp or Zelle (dahlia.guerra777@gmail.com)