Members of the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy Mariachi Band along with the San Benito CISD String Orchestra – a group consisting of Miller Jordan, Berta Cabaza and Riverside Middle Schools musicians – are seen performing under the direction of Karina Vela. (Photos by Joe Bocanegra)
By JOE BOCANEGRA
Special to the NEWS
Citizens were treated to a night of music as the San Benito CISD String Orchestra and the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy Mariachi Band held a joint concert on Thursday.
The first half of the concert consisted of sixth graders from the three San Benito area middle schools: Miller Jordan, Berta Cabaza and San Benito Riverside. The second half featured the VMA Mariachi band.
It was a memorable evening for the parents in attendance as the Orchestra charmed the audience and the Mariachi band brought the house down, performing classic Spanish songs such as, “Hermoso Cariño” and “La Bamba.”
Orchestra and Mariachi Director Karina Vela called the concert, which was held at the San Benito High School Band Hall, a success.
“I am very proud of these students,” Vela said. “I am very happy with how they turned out tonight.”
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