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Abstract
As a Mexican-American from Dallas, Texas, USA, I grew up in a country that had very little in common with my parents’ home. Nonetheless, I always felt more connected to Mexican culture, especially its music. Although I was a classically trained violinist, I found my true passion for music when I started to play and sing Mariachi music, one of Mexico’s proudest genres within Regional Mexican music. I am happy to have such an exciting career in Mariachi music thus far. I have performed in some incredible venues in the United States such as the Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center), Footprint Center, and the Sandia Casino & Resort with Mexican artists such as Los Tigres del Norte, Larry Hernandez, and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. These performances helped me develop as a bend member at the highest level. And although there are many responsibilities that come with being a great band member, this project explores my first experiences as band leader. By discovering the artistic responsibilities of leading a band, I found different creative ways to enhance my musicianship through songwriting, arranging, and harmony. Prior to my studies at Berklee, I wanted to be a session musician. Now I find myself striving to become an artist, songwriter, and music producer. My arrangements and original songs demonstrate a strong understanding of Mexican music and its market but also feature my creative abilities.
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Recommended Citation
Flores, Saul. “From Band Member to Artist; Regional Mexican Music.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2024. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/305.