[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter three arduous weeks of rehearsals, Lehman High School’s varsity Mariachi Los Lobos earned 2nd place honors at the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque, which was held last week in Albuquerque, NM.
The event is a yearly workshop and competition that attracts mariachi musicians from across the United States and Mexico.
In addition to the varsity group, Lehman High was represented by members of the junior varsity groups Mariachi Primaria, Mariachi Luz De Luna and Mariachi Azul Y Plata.
Although they did not compete, they participated in intensive, three-day workshops.
All participants were able to participate in nightly “Jam Sessions” in which students and maestros played music from the standard Mariachi repertoire.
Among the maestros present were members of Mariachi Sol De Mexico, Mariachi Internacional De Mexico de Francisco Jarra and Mariachi Tierra Querida.
