Tulsa Music Students Learning Mariachi

Some Tulsa Public School students are learning Mariachi music, a traditional folk music of Mexico. The classes began last November at several campuses including East Central Junior High School.

On Wednesday, the media was invited to sit in on a Mariachi class where seventh graders practice on violin, guitar and trumpet.

TPS said the classes began after Saied Music Company sponsored a Mariachi workshop for teachers. 

 The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partnered with TPS to help with fundraising and other program needs, a news release states.