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Josh Geurink

September 23, 2024

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PHOTOS: Mariachi ensemble performs at Casa Bonita

Students in the all-state youth group treated spectators to a special show outside of Denver's most iconic Mexican restaurant.

Josh Geurink

September 23, 2024

Mariachi Estelares de Colorado, Colorado’s all-state youth mariachi ensemble, performed at Casa Bonita in Lakewood on Saturday, Sept. 14. The group consists of high school and college students, including several from Metropolitan State University of Denver. A sponsor of the ensemble, Casa Bonita helps pay for the cost of the traditional uniforms.

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A Mariachi Estelares de Colorado performer sings outside of Casa Bonita on Saturday, Sept. 14.
MSU Denver student Bright Owusu Ansah plays the trumpet with Mariachi Estelares de Colorado.
MSU Denver student Renee Whitney-Rivera (left) performs with Mariachi Estelares de Colorado.
MSU Denver students perform with Mariachi Estelares de Colorado at Casa Bonita.
Spectators enjoy the mariachi music at Casa Bonita.
A detail of the mariachi uniform, which includes a traditional bow tie.
MSU Denver student William Trevizo (left) performs with the Mariachi Estelares de Colorado at Casa Bonita.
Lorenzo Trujillo, Ed.D., J.D., founder and director of MSU Denver’s mariachi program, speaks at the event.
MSU Denver student Renee Whitney-Rivera sings during the event.
MSU Denver mariachi students outside of Casa Bonita with Trujillo.
 

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