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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Mariachi Minor
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The Minor in Mariachi Education is designed to offer rudimentary instruction in mariachi history, performance skills, arranging, and instructional methods.
Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts School of Music web page for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at on the UNLV Degrees Directory.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate rudimentary skills in mariachi arranging as well as demonstrate appropriate instructional methods for a school classroom
- Perform at a skill level consistent with the expectations of the Mariachi Area and the School of Music
- Identify prominent figures in mariachi history and name prominent works, characteristics, and other stylistic considerations
- Work well with others in different ensemble settings
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University Graduation Requirements
To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor’s degree. Please see Graduation Policies for complete information. Mariachi Minor - Total Credits: 22
Required Core - Credits: 13
Ensembles - Credits: 3
Please choose from the following: Applied Lessons - Credits: 6
Please choose two options from the following applied lessons (vocal is required as one instrument). Instructor recommendation is required. Notes
1. Per the University, at least 12 credits must be upper-division coursework.
2. Per the University, at least 50% of the credits used toward a minor must be taken at UNLV. |
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