Sol de México de Jóse Hernàndez performs at St. Margaret’s
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Today, the entire St. Margaret’s community gathered in the Pasternack Field House to watch Mariachi Sol de México de Jóse Hernàndez perform cultural songs including “Guadalajara.”

From the Preschool students gathered in front to the Upper School students in the bleachers, the audience was moved and engaged by the passion of the music performed by this masterful and internationally renowned mariachi group. The performance ended with a standing ovation.

The instrumental talents of Sol de México de Jóse Hernàndez are diverse, and today 12 members of the group performed on trumpet, harp, guitar, violin and bass, with vocal performances from several members supporting the tremendous talents of Jóse Hernàndez.

Although some mariachi groups perform with fewer members, Jóse Hernàndez believes that the full ensemble that performed today reveals the musicianship and diversity of mariachi, and shows “how versatile the songs can be, from romantic to upbeat.”

In a moving performance, Hernàndez, a St. Margaret’s parent, sang “Hay Unos Ojos” alongside his daughter, a St. Margaret’s student, Melody Hernandez, grade 11.

Formed by Jóse Hernàndez in 1981, Sol de México has performed throughout the world, though they do not customarily perform at schools. Our students were clearly impressed by the performance and  appreciative of the opportunity to watch this world-class group perform.

What advice does Hernandez have for students who are interested in musical performance? “Take it seriously and be passionate about what you do.”

Tags: Performing Arts