MusicMexico 2023 Symposium
Presented by the University of Houston
and Dartmouth College
May 18-20th, 2023
University of Houston
Moores School of Music
Houston, TX
Join the University of Houston Moores School of Music and Dartmouth College as we explore the rich history and vibrant future of Mexican music at a three-day interdisciplinary event.
Join musicians, performers, and scholars as they explore the musical traditions of Mexico from before the revolution to the present day. Learn about the representation of Mexican music in wind band literature and educational settings today. This event is open to all practicing instrumental music educators as well as interested graduate and undergraduate music education students!
Register now for this fascinating, engaging, educational, and musical experience!
Schedule
Thursday, May 18th
6:00 PM Opening Reception - Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre Lobby
7:00 PM Opening Addresses & Welcome - Dudley Recital Hall
7:30 PM Concert: Dartmouth Clarinet Choir & The Borderlands Ensemble
Friday, May 19th
7:30 AM Educator Registration & Check-In (Breakfast Provided)
8:30 AM Plenary Session - Dr. Christina Gómez, Dr. Xóchitl Chávez, Dr. Amanda Soto
9:30 AM Mariachi Immersive Workshop - Presented by Mariachi Pumas
11:00 AM Lightning Talks - Dr. Sixto Montesinos, Eric Jimenez, Frank Duarte
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Oaxaqueño Immersive Workshop, Part I - Community Practices and Music Learning
3:00 PM Panel Discussion: Composers on Writing for Wind Band
4:00 PM Lightning Talks - Dr. Christina Gómez, Dr. Xóchitl Chávez, Dr. Amanda Soto
5:00 PM Break
6:00 PM Pre-Concert Reception - Moores Opera House
7:00 PM Concert: Univ. of Texas - El Paso Chamber Ensemble & Krimmel Intermediate Symphonic Band
Saturday, May 20th
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Oaxaqueño Immersive Workshop, Part II - Oaxacalifornia Experience
10:30 AM Immersive Workshop Integration Session
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Navigating Cultural Practice in the Band Hall
2:30 PM Break
3:00 PM Closing Talks - Dr. Christina Gómez, Dr. Xóchitl Chávez, Dr. Amanda Soto
4:30 PM Break
6:00 PM Pre-Concert Reception - Moores Opera House
7:30 PM Concert: Mariachis Pumas & University of Houston Wind Ensemble
Featured Speakers & Workshop Facilitators
Composers & Conductors
Nubia Jaime Donjuan
Jorge Sosa
Natalia Quintanilla
Juan Pablo Contreras
Rodrigo Martinez-Torres
David Bertman
Dr. Brian Messier
Jose Longoria
Stetson Begin
Dr. Sixto F. Montesinos Jr.
Eric Jimenez
Andrew Hunter
Brandon Houghtalen
