Mariachi Los Gavilanes de Monaco Middle School

WELCOME

On behalf of our mariachi directors, Ramiro Benavides, Yvette Sital, and Daniel Valdez, it is with great excitement that we welcome your family to our Monaco Middle School Mariachi Program!

Being involved in the Monaco Middle School Mariachi Program is a richly rewarding experience that will help build confidence and character. Our middle school mariachi students learn valuable life lessons such as commitment, teamwork, time management skills, and personal responsibility while having a lot of fun!

About Us

Mariachi Los Gavilanes de Monaco Middle School has been serving the Las Vegas community since 2002. Our music organization is one of the nation's largest mariachi programs. Mariachi student enrollment at Monaco Middle School started at around 99 students and has skyrocketed to over 500 mariachi students.

Mariachi Los Gavilanes has represented the Clark County School District with performances in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Mariachi Los Gavilanes de Monaco Middle School has shared the stage with the Temptations and the Four Tops. They have performed for Mayor Goodman, Carlos Santana, Senator Harry Reid, and members of Congress. Mariachi Los Gavilanes was also invited to perform at the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence at Pixar Studios!

Inspired by their mariachi directors, the primary mission of Mariachi Los Gavilanes is to promote a higher level of music education and appreciation for mariachi music!