Ismael Alatorre

Ismael Alatorre

ismaelvihuela@gmail.com

Website: https://losgalleros.net

 2108848909

   2722 Rim Rock Trail, San Antonio, TX, 78251

At the core of Mariachi Los Galleros’ armonía is Vihuela player, group manager, and co-founder, Ismael Alatorre. Reflecting on his twenty-eight years as a mariachi musician, Ismael says that his love for Mariachi grew through his family’s support and awareness of his cultural heritage. His musical life began after enrolling for a middle school mariachi class in the San Antonio Independent School District. Within a brief period, his enthusiasm and tireless passion allowed him to become part of the S.A.I.S.D. All-District Mariachi. Forming part of this prestigious ensemble afforded access to multiple experiences that would influence the course of his life. There he began to attend international mariachi conferences and festivals both in the United States and Mexico, winning accolades and sharing the stage with such renowned mariachis as; Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, Mariachi Cobre, and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Immediately completing his education at Highlands High School, Ismael found himself with the desire to continue to impress future generations with the knowledge he gained from his experiences. Following in the footsteps of his mentor, Richard Ramírez, he took a position as a mariachi instructor at Rhodes and Harris Middle Schools as well as a consultant for the S.A.I.S.D. All-District Mariachi. When enrolled at the University of Texas-Pan American, Ismael was able to contribute by recording on Mariachi Aztlán’s first full-length album, “Regalame Tu Cariño.” While there Ismael nurtured a life-long mentor/mentee relationship with one of the world’s greatest mariachi vihuelists, Victor “El Pato” Cardenas of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. In 2006, Alatorre and business partner Miguel Guzman founded San Antonio’s premier Mariachi Los Galleros With Mariachi Los Galleros, Alatorre has performed for former President Bush’s private family events, on several occasions accompanied world-famous tenor Placido Domingo alongside the San Antonio Symphony. Alatorre and Los Galleros have appeared on the Today morning show and Fox and friends. Due to the national exposure as a member of Mariachi Los Galleros, Ismael is continually asked to serve as an instructor at the most recognized mariachi festivals and conferences that he once attended as a student. Including the New York Mariachi Conservatory, the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza (San Antonio), FESTIBA at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and the forthcoming University of Texas Mariachi Camp (Austin). Currently, Ismael Alatorre is completing his ninth year as a police officer at the Alamo Colleges Police Department. He has also served as an officer at the Incarnate Word Police Department and Bexar County Sherriff’s Office. Ismael acknowledges that his success has come from the privilege of studying under some of the most prestigious figures within the international mariachi community. He believes that direct guidance and tutelage are vital in the transmission, understanding, and conservation of mariachi music. Wherein Ismael has served as a crucial link in the generational diffusion of this musical art, mentoring and inspiring countless youth in San Antonio and the greater Texas area.

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