Previously published on March 30, 2022
Students at Irving Dual Language Elementary School received a fun treat at school.
The Denison High School Mariachi Band visited the school and put on a special performance along with the La Perla Dance Troupe from Irving. The annual performance helps expose young students to an important aspect of Hispanic culture.
“This music is really like a big cultural thing,” said Esteban Castellanos, a member of the Denison High School Mariachi Band. “Especially, like, for students who are from Mexico and other Hispanic countries. So just showing them that this is a part of their culture.”
Local students are able to try out for the Mariachi band starting in 8th grade. School administrators and members of the band hope performances like these will help encourage young Hispanic students to get involved and continue the tradition.