Mariachi Workshop and Celebration with the Aspen Music Festival and School
Jun
29
to Jul 3

Mariachi Workshop and Celebration with the Aspen Music Festival and School

Learn from and perform alongside professional mariachi in this three-day workshop for students (grades 5-12) and beyond! An additional Mariachi Development training for music educators, high school juniors/seniors, university/college, administrators, and adult participants will be offered on Sunday, July 29. The program includes:

  • Active full-group rehearsals and technique-building sessions on traditional mariachi instruments (vihuela, guitarrón, violin, guitar, trumpet, and voice) and non-mariachi instruments alike...Whatever instrument you play, you CAN participate!

  • Instructional breakouts with musical mentors from across Colorado

  • Keynote presentations on the tradition and historical evolution of mariachi folk music

  • Intergenerational learning opportunities

  • A featured performance in the Klein Music Tent as part of the AMFS's Mariachi Celebration on July 2

  • An optional Mariachi Development training for music educators, high school juniors/seniors, university/college, administrators, and adult participants on Sunday, July 29

  • Fun, friendship, community building and more!

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Livestream - Cielito Lindo Interactive Layering!
Mar
26

Livestream - Cielito Lindo Interactive Layering!

Let’s create together here on the main page of Lumiroar.com for live recording of our Multi-Level Masterpiece arrangement of the beloved mariachi song “Cielito Lindo”. Vote on which instruments and parts we add along the way!

Free to all, thanks to the support of our Lumiroar Lions, Cool Cats, and Kind Kittens!

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Colorado ASTA Certificate Advancement Program & Boulder East County Solo and Ensemble Festival
Mar
15

Colorado ASTA Certificate Advancement Program & Boulder East County Solo and Ensemble Festival

Students from elementary through high school will showcase their talents, receive personalized mini-lessons from Michael Linert, and earn leveled certificates based on comprehensive performance criteria. This enriching event combines the excitement of performance with valuable educational feedback, helping students advance their musical journey. Click below for more info!

Colorado ASTA Certificate Advancement Program

Boulder East County Solo and Ensemble for Strings 2025

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Jeffco High School Select Orchestra
Jan
24

Jeffco High School Select Orchestra

Michael Linert will collaborate with 100 talented musicians from 20 Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado as guest clinician for the inaugural Jeffco High School Select Orchestra. During this special collaboration, students will rehearse and perform four musical works, explore the fundamentals of mariachi music, and develop valuable leadership skills while strengthening community bonds.

Repertoire will include:

Ballet No. 6 (from L'Amant Anonyme)
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges / Arr. Jennifer Meckler

Hydrangea
Yukiko Nishimura

Cielito Lindo
Quirino Mendoza y Cortés / Arr. Michael Linert

Incredible Voyage
Michael Hopkins

More Info Here

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Twitch Live Stream - Cello Music Reflections and Dedications!
Dec
20

Twitch Live Stream - Cello Music Reflections and Dedications!

Join me at twitch.tv/themlconnection for a live performance of calming cello selections and musical dedications for your own enjoyment and/or to help connect you with your friends and family!

To connect with your friends and family, simply invite them to watch with you, and if you create an account, you can dedicate songs to those family members in the comments during the broadcast!

Free to All! - Thanks to the support of our Lumiroar Lions, Cool Cats, and Kind Kittens!

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