MUS 175A: BEGINNING MARIACHI ENSEMBLE
University of California, Riverside
1 to 2 Units, Studio, 3 hours; individual studio, 1-2 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A study and performance of selections from the Mexican folk music tradition. Emphasizes mariachi and son jarocho. Includes popular corridos and rancheras. Students who participate in a performance and submit a written review receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.
Average GPA: 3.86
Grade distribution records: 262 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 166 | 63.4% |
| A | 58 | 22.1% |
| A- | 11 | 4.2% |
| B+ | 2 | 0.8% |
| B | 6 | 2.3% |
| B- | 2 | 0.8% |
| C+ | 2 | 0.8% |
| C | 2 | 0.8% |
| D- | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 3 | 1.1% |
| NP | 4 | 1.5% |
| W | 5 | 1.9% |
Based on 262 student grade records across 17 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Cynthia Flores 107 students, Average GPA 3.79