Chorus Information

 

Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center

Hugo Arroyo

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is a semi-professional youth chorus, open to the general public.
Web Address: http://www.loscenzontles.com/
Year Estab: 1989
Mission: To promote living Mexican traditions--music and dance of various areas.
Emphasis: Traditional and popular Mexican music.
Size: No limit
Concerts/Year: 50
Auditions: Auditions are required, and are ongoing.
Dues: No
Dress: Costumes
Rehearsals: Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., , 13108 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo

Categories

Type of Music: Popular
Ethnic/Folk
Rock
Type of Chorus: Children's
Ethnic
Rehearse City: San Pablo
Region: Contra Costa County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 13108 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, 94805
Phone: (510) 233-8015
Fax: (510) 222-1051
Email: fabiola@loscenzontles.com

Other Information

Related Groups: Various instrumental groups with the singers.
Discography: Con su permiso, Se?±ores. 1995. Arhoolie CD 435. Compact disk. Reviewed by Al Riess in Dirty Linen. Papa's dream. Compact disk. Fiesta musical. (2 songs). Compact disk. You'll come flying. 1997. Compact disk. Hypnotilada. 1999. Compact disk. A cappella a las ansas to the virgen. Compact disk. 1999. Yolando en Los Cafe tales. Compact disk. 1999. Numerous audiocassettes.
Bibliography: Los Cenzontles, San Pablo, CA, " America Goes Back To School: Get Involved! Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, n.d. Quiroga, Angelica, "Bay Area Latino students make music, not war, " Hispanic, July, 1996. "Teens off the streets and onto the stage, " San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, February 25, 1996. Friar, William, "A dream come true, " Oakland Tribune, February 26, 1996. Lochner, Tom, "Students write Mexican corrido in honor of slain classmate, " West County Times. Burr, Ramiro, "Mexican folklore finds home on California record label, " San Antonio Express, January 7, 1996. Heredia, Christophe, "Los Cenzontles enlivens Mexican standards 'With Your Permission', " West County Times, January 16, 1996. "
Comments: This is not technically a chorus, but rather a vocal ensemble."