Mariachi program overview

The ARMES Program is proud to announce South Carolina’s first district-sponsored middle school Mariachi program, hosted at Berea Middle School and Lakeview Middle School. Made possible through a partnership between Greenville County Schools, the Sigal Music Museum, Pecknel Music, and KHS America, this tuition-free, after-school initiative expands traditional music education by celebrating rich cultural traditions alongside high-level ensemble performance.

Designed for identified artistically gifted and talented students, the program offers rigorous, specialized instruction in traditional mariachi instruments—including guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, trumpet, and violin—as well as vocal training. Under the guidance of expert music educators, students develop technical mastery, ensemble discipline, ear training, and expressive performance skills.

MARIACHI PROGRAM COMMUNITY PARTNERS

MARIACHI INSTRUCTORS

Tyler Wilson received his Music Education Bachelor's degree at Winthrop University in 2025. While at Winthrop, Wilson performed with many groups such as the Winthrop Wind Symphony, Carolina's Wind Orchestra, and the University Pep Band. 

Wilson has also gained great amounts of experience during his time as a student. He worked with schools such as Hillcrest Middle School, Hunter Street Elementary, Pleasant Knoll Elementary, and Gold Hill Middle School. 

Some of Wilson's favorite activities are writing music, going outside, playing sports, and sitting at home playing some games. Wilson also enjoys spending time with his family (particularly brothers) and his pet dog. 

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Mr. Wilson has been at Lakeview for 2 years now but has 4 years of teaching expierence. Graduating from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, I completed my bachelors of Music Education in 2020 and my masters degree in administrative leadership from Anderson University in 2025. With studying my extensive music education degree, I also earned professional certificates in clarinet and piano performance. 

Mr. Wilson is also on the staff on the Berea High School Green Machine Marching Band.  Earning awards such as best percussion and placements in the top competitions around the upstate of South Carolina. Along with Marching Band, I have coached multiple sports including volleyball and soccer in my previous years making playoffs in both sports as a coach.

My hobbies include playing disc golf, sports, video games, Legos, and cinema watching.  My favorite teams include the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Wild, and Crystal Palace. Some of my favorite video games include College football 26, Red Dead Redemption, and the Last of Us. My favorite tv shows and movies include Ted Lasso, Star Wars, Marvel, and everything else!