Mariachi music 101
Palatine High School's Mariachi Las Banderas ensemble performs during Herencia y Futuro March 19.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Aurora University student Rebekah Inguinez sings a solo during Herencia y Futuro at Crimi Auditorium in Aurora.
Courtesy of Al Benson
Palatine High School's Mariachi Las Banderas and Aurora University's Mariachi Las Luces ensemble recently performed Herencia y Futuro (Heritage and Future), a concert of Mexican-style mariachi music.
The event was sponsored by Aurora University's music department Thursday, March 19, in Crimi Auditorium. After an opening set by Palatine High School's Mariachi Las Banderas, they were joined by Aurora University's Mariachi Las Luces ensemble for a combined set.