Mariachi de Oro™ is currently comprised of 10 members including, four violinists, two trumpeters, one harpist, guitarron, vihuela, and guitar. The group generally performs 18-22 songs per hour and we have a set repertoire which includes music for weddings, birthday celebrations, and shows.
Mariachi de Oro™, formed in 1993 by Robert Rueda (Bookings Manager), Arturo Ozuna (Assistant Musical Director), and Felipe Diaz Jr. (Musical Director), has enjoyed local success for the better part of fifteen years in the Dallas and Fort Worth Area. Dedicated to quality and professionalism, the group broke out of its local shell by taking 1st Place in the Albuquerque, NM “Mariachi Espectacular” competition in 2003, hosted by Jose Hernandez, Musical Director of Mariachi Sol de Mexico. To this day, Mariachi de Oro™ continues to be the leader for high quality mariachi music in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
In 2006, Mariachi de Oro™ along with the Fort Worth Symphony recorded “Ella” written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez. The piece was sung by DECCA© Records recording artist and Tenor Juan Diego Florez on his album “Sentimiento Latino”, which he dedicated to the wonderful music of Latin America.
Mariachi de Oro™ has performed alongside various artists including Grammy Award Winner Little Joe, Joe Lopez of Grupo Mazz, Marco Antonio Solis, Chelo, Antonio Aguilar Jr., Mariachi Los Caporales, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Mujer 2000, Mariachi Campanas de America, Mariachi Aguilas de America, and 2 Time Grammy Award Winner Mariachi Sol de Mexico.
Mariachi de Oro™ has performed for various organizations and companies which include ALCON, Miller Brewing Co., Van Cliburn, Budweiser Anheuser-Busch, Tarrant County College, Texas State Fair, Ford Motor Company, GM Motors, Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (Jerry Diaz Charro Show) and various others. |