Mariachi Nueva Generación
Mariachi Nueva Generación (MNG) became a class at Texas State University in the fall of 1997. MNG is dedicated to the study and performance of all genres associated with mariachi, including, among others, the son, the huapango, the bolero, and the polka.
Since its creation, Texas State Mariachi Nueva Generación has established itself as one of the leading university mariachis in Texas. The group maintains a busy schedule of performance both on and off campus and in all surrounding cities. MNG also engages students from all over Texas through workshops and clinics.
In spite of its busy performance and teaching schedule, the group is committed to hosting the annual Feria del Mariachi competition and workshop held in the late Spring of each year.
MNG meets on MWF from 11:00 am to 12:20 pm
Awards and Performances
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza
Ensemble Competition
2017 - 1st place
2015 - 2nd place
2014 - 1st place
2013 - 1st place (tied)
2012 - 1st place
2011 - 1st place
2010 - 1st place
2009 - 2nd place
2008 - 1st place
2007 - 1st place
2006 - 1st place
2005 - 2nd place
2004 - 2nd place
2003 - 3rd place
2001 - 2nd place
1999 - 1st place
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza
Solo Vocal Competition
2017
- Alondra Morales, 2nd place
2016
- Samantha Lopez, 1st place
- Alondra Morales, 2nd place
- Nicole Reyes, 3rd place
2015
- Samantha Lopez, 2nd place
2012
- Karen Zavala, Best in the U.S.
- Nelson Ruiz, 3rd place
2011
- Celeste Rios, Best in the U.S. & 1st place
- Karen Zavala, 2nd place
- Nelson Ruiz, 3rd place
2010
- Vanessa Moreno, 1st place
- Amy Zuniga, 2nd place
- Karen Zavala, 3rd place
2009
- Celeste Curiel, Best in the U.S.
- Celeste Rios, 2nd place
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Ensemble Competition
2014 - 3rd place
Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular
Ensemble Competition
2018 - 2nd place