PROGRAM
Paulina Chalita, director of Semilla Flamenca | Cecilia García, director of Semilla Folklórica
| María G Casey, director of The Fat Brush.
1PM Cultural Fair
1PM Vendors - Lobby
Carmen contest - Reading Room
2 PM Concert - Great Hall
Concert
Mariachi Estrellas del Norte, Director Izchel Chacon and Noah Zeichner
Los machetes (Dancers)
Caballito (Dancers)
La culebra (Dancers)
Amor Eterno
Los Laureles
Hermoso cariño
Carmen Contest Winners
Orchestra Repertoire, Selections of Carmen Bizet
Carmen Suite No. 1
Prélude (A minor) – Act I, prelude (fate motive)
Aragonaise (D minor) – Interlude (entr'acte) before act 4
Intermezzo (E-flat major) – Interlude (entr'acte) before act 3
Séguedille (B minor) – Act 1, Carmen: "Près des remparts de Séville"
Les Dragons d'Alcala (G minor/G major) – Interlude (entr'acte) before act 2
Les Toréadors (A major) – Theme from prelude to act 1 and Procession of the Toreadors from act 4: "Les voici! voici la quadrille des Toreros!".
Carmen Suite No. 2
Marche des Contrebandiers (C minor) – Act 3, chorus: "Écoute, écoute, compagnon!"
Habanera (D minor/D major): Act 1, aria (Carmen) – "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle"
Chanson du Toréador (F minor/F major) – Act 2, introduction and aria (Escamillo): "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre"
La Garde Montante (D minor) – Act 1: "Avec la garde montante, nous arrivons, nous voilà!"
Chanson Bohème (E minor) – Act 2, Gypsy Dance: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient"
Carmen, from Fat Brush
Semilla Flamenca and Semilla Folclórica
About the Artist
Ballard Civic Orchestra
The Ballard Civic Orchestra is a professional and volunteer orchestra led by music director Paula Madrigal, which features Latinx music, guest artists and composers while highlighting Latino musical arts and culture. The Ballard Civic Orchestra strives to connect with its culturally diverse audience through music and the arts.
Semilla Flamenca
Semilla is a unique dance studio located in Redmond, WA. We pride ourselves in creating a wonderful and friendly atmosphere where all ages can come and learn the beautiful art of Flamenco and Mexican Folk Dance.
Classes are arranged by age group and skill level. We are the only dance studio in the area dedicated to teaching Flamenco and Folklorico to children starting as young as 4 years old.
We are not a big academy, nor a franchise. In our comfortable studio, students receive top-notch instruction in small groups ranging from 5-10 students.
We are dedicated to creating a vibrant community focused on the celebration of Spanish heritage dances. Our classes are filled with friendships, rhythm, and an atmosphere that lets the kids (and adults) have fun, enjoy, and grow their own different artistic talents.
We also integrate Spanish within the instruction. Depending on the students background and interest with the language, classes range from basic vocabulary, to full immersion.
More on Flamenco
Flamenco dance and music has a long and colorful past. Originating from the region of Spain called Andalusia, it has become hugely popular all over the world.
In 2010, Flamenco was declared a World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO.
MARIACHI ESTRELLAS DEL NORTE
Founded in February 2024, Mariachi Estrellas del Norte is a vibrant youth ensemble made up of students from across the Seattle area. A project of Orquesta Northwest, created in partnership with Ingraham High School and Seattle Public Schools, the group provides a welcoming space for young people of all musical backgrounds - including many who are learning mariachi music or an instrument for the very first time.
Through rehearsals, performances, and community events, North Seattle Mariachi has quickly become a joyful and visible part of Seattle’s cultural landscape, sharing the tradition and spirit of mariachi with audiences throughout the community.
Mariachi Instructors: Izchel Chacón and Noah Zeichner