High School Mariachi All-State Festival

The Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Festival features a middle school and high school level mariachi. These ensembles include violins, armonia, trumpet, vocals, and guitarron. Students work closely with a guest conductor for two days before performing a final concert. Students who make the All-State mariachis are the top performers in Nevada. Both middle school and high school students audition to earn a spot in the ensemble.

2025 Nevada High School Mariachi
All-State Audition and Nomination Information

2025 All-State Audition Student Information

Students see your music director for more information on the audition process. All-State Audition and/or Participation fees will be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information on audition fees and audition registration. Students and parents, please contact your school music or ensemble director with any questions you might have about your student's auditions.

2025 All-State Audition Director Information

Directors, All-State Ensemble Auditions information as well as forms can be found below. The All-State results will be available no later than December 2. Please contact your All-State Chairperson for any questions or help.

High School All-State Band Audition Links

Important Dates

Audition Deadline November 7th.

2025 Nevada All-State Middle School Band Festival and Conference Information

HS Mariachi All-State Festival Schedule and More

Schedules for this All-State Festival are below. All schedules are subject to change and will be sent out to the ensemble chairs or NMEA. For more information on the Nevada All-State Festivals and Conferences go to the All-State home page for more detailed information. Contact your All-State Ensemble chair for any questions or concerns you may have.

All-State Festival Directors Checklist

All directors are responsible for the following items for All-State Festival and Conference. Go to the All-State Festival Homepage for more details on the Festival and Conference. If you have any questions or concerns contact your Ensemble Chair.

Forms and Fees are due TBA

Pay for Director and Student All-State Festival Participation fee
Ensure that each student completes the All-State Student Participation Form Not available yet
Directors Form (Google Form) Not available yet
Chaperones Form (Google Form) Not available yet

All-State Festival Payments

All-State Audition Fee $15 per Student (web store)
Pay for Student/Director All-State Festival Participation fee $50
All fees are to be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information fees and registration.

Payment Options - These are the 2 payment options found in the web store.

Pay with a Credit Card- follow the prompts and put in your card information, as well as billing address information if needed. Be sure all is accurate.
Manual Payment (school check) - follow the prompts in the webstore and select the manual payment method to pay by check and generate an invoice.

If you have questions or would like to verify payment contact David Morris, the State Executive, at stateexec@nmeamusic.org
Mail all checks to 1100 Wellness Place. #1115 Henderson, NV. 89011. Please write checks out to the Nevada Music Educators Association.

Chairperson and Committee

David Rivera All-State High School Mariachi Chair

Email riverdj@nv.ccsd.net

2025 Nevada All-State High School
Mariachi Conductor

2025 Conductor

Alberto Jiménez

Musician, Arranger, Composer, Director, and Producer

Born in Mexico City, Alberto Jiménez is a distinguished figure in the world of mariachi music. His musical journey began in 1985 when he joined the renowned Mariachi De América, under the leadership of maestro Jesús Rodríguez de Hijar. For two decades, from 1985 to 2005, Jiménez played a pivotal role in this prestigious ensemble, spending the final ten years as its Musical Director. During this time, he collaborated closely with Rodríguez de Hijar, co-producing and arranging three albums (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), leaving an indelible mark on the group's legacy.

Jiménez's extraordinary talent and versatility as a musician made him a sought-after accompanist for some of the most iconic voices in Latin music. He has performed alongside legends such as Lola Beltrán, Rocío Dúrcal, Aida Cuevas, Amalia Mendoza, Lucha Villa, Miguel Aceves Mejía, Vicente Fernández, and Luis Miguel, earning widespread recognition and respect in the industry.

Beyond his performances, Jiménez has played a vital role in promoting mariachi music globally. He has participated in over 18 International Mariachi and Charrería Encounters in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a festival dedicated to celebrating mariachi traditions. In 2002, his contribution to the documentary "Mariachi: The Spirit of Mexico" helped bring the rich cultural heritage of this genre to a wider audience. Jiménez has also shared his expertise with aspiring musicians, teaching at numerous Mariachi Festivals and Conferences across the United States, including cities like Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chula Vista, California; Wenatchee, Washington; New York City; Tucson, Arizona; and San Antonio, Texas.

In 2006, Jiménez relocated to Los Angeles, where his career reached new heights. He became instrumental in the production and arrangement of music for the Mariachi Divas, a collaboration that resulted in two Grammy Awards and eight nominations, two of which were for his work as a composer. His contributions extended to other musical projects, including the 2017 Disney California Adventure production of "Coco – Plaza de la Familia," where he served as an arranger and musician.

Today, Alberto Jiménez continues to shape the future of mariachi music as a musician, arranger, composer, director, and producer. His unwavering dedication to preserving and advancing the art of mariachi has solidified his position as one of the genre's most influential figures, ensuring that the rich tradition of mariachi continues to thrive for future generations.