Mariachi Estrella is the performing mariachi ensemble of the SFYSA's Mozart y Mariachi program and is directed by Mariachi Tenampa members, José Santiago and Raul Ojeda. It is a traditional ensemble including trumpet, violin, and harmonia. In addition to preparing for the SFYSA's semester concerts, Mariachi Estrella performs at local events and conferences. Community members can request to have Mariachi Estrella perform at private and public events and should contact the SFYSA office for details. Any payment resulting from performances goes directly to the scholarship/equipment fund for Mariachi Estrella students.

Class Schedule

School	Class	Day/Time
Kaune Elementary School	Violin and Vocal	Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:15 p.m. Vocal 4:15-5:00p.m. Violin 5:00-6:00 p.m. Group
Kaune Elementary School	Trumpet	Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:15 p.m. Trumpet 5:00-6:00p.m. Group
Kaune Elementary School	Armonia and Vocal	Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:15 p.m. Vocal 4:15-5:00 p.m. Armonia 5:00-6:00 p.m. Group

Participation in this ensemble is dictated by the approval of the directors.

The class fee is $520.00 per school year, payable in 8 monthly installments of $65.00, and scholarships are available. A few instruments are owned by the SFYSA and may be loaned to individual students as part of their financial aid package.