Mariachi Tesoro Vázquez is a family Mariachi band established in March of 2014 in Conroe, Texas. It is directed and owned by Rogelio Vázquez, becoming the first generation mariachi in the family.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Houston, Texas. Rogelio Vázquez comes from a family of “Trio Bolero” musicians, a style he learned and adopted from his father – playing both acoustic guitar and “el requinto.” Both parents are from San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
On June 16, 2001 he married Liliana E. Rodriguez who is the current lead singer. Liliana was born in Andrews, Texas and raised in Houston, Texas. Alongside her husband, she is also the first generation mariachi in the family.
Liliana Rodriguez-Vazquez’ musical roots stem from her father’s side, a family of “Norteño” music. She started singing at the age of 13 accompanying her father as a second voice as well as singing solo songs. Her father is from Coahuila, Mexico and mother is from Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Rogelio and Liliana moved to Conroe, Texas in 2003 to start a new life as parents. Their four children are all musicians of the family Mariachi band.
Their daughters Verenice Vázquez, born in Houston, and Marisol Liliana Vázquez, born in Conroe, are the violinists. Rogelio Emmanuel Vázquez is first trumpet and David Vázquez is second trumpet, they were born & raised with their sisters in Conroe, Tx.
Violinists
Both daughters started learning the violin at the age of 7 and played in the chamber orchestra for Conroe ISD schools (Bozman Int., Washington J.H., & Conroe H.S.). They are Conroe H.S. alumni – class of 2020 & 2023.
Verenice and Marisol are also violinists for the University of Houston Mariachi Pumas. The Mariachi program is under the direction of Jose Longoria. They enjoy growing as musicians and sharing their love for music in the community.
Violinists
Both daughters started learning the violin at the age of 7 and played in the chamber orchestra for Conroe ISD schools (Bozman Int., Washington J.H., & Conroe H.S.). They are Conroe H.S. alumni – class of 2020 & 2023.
Verenice and Marisol are also violinists for the University of Houston Mariachi Pumas. The Mariachi program is under the direction of Jose Longoria. They enjoy growing as musicians and sharing their love for music in the community.
First & Second Trumpet
Rogelio E. Vázquez and David Vázquez also began trumpet at the age of 7, they are current band students for the CHS feeder zone schools.
Rogelio Emmanuel Vázquez is a trumpetist for the JV Mariachi community program of the University of Houston.
This mariachi program is also under the direction of Jose Longoria. Young Rogelio enjoys growing as a musician and sharing his love for music in the community.
First and Second Trumpet
Rogelio E. Vázquez and David Vázquez also began trumpet at the age of 7, they are current band students for the CHS feeder zone schools.
Rogelio Emmanuel Vázquez is a trumpetist for the JV Mariachi community program of the University of Houston.
This mariachi program is also under the direction of Jose Longoria. Young Rogelio enjoys growing as a musician and sharing his love for music in the community.
Rodriguez-Vazquez
Has a love and passion for music as a singer but also as an educator.
She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Education from Sam Houston State University and a Masters of Ed. in School Counseling from Lamar University.
She taught for 13 years (2nd – 4th) at Anderson Elementary and is the school’s current school counselor, a school she calls home – her second home.
Vázquez
He aspires to grow as a musician and director, he believes that “one never stops learning, there is always room to grow.”
After retiring from the truck driving business (27 years), he returned to school to earn his bachelor’s in Music Education at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Tx.
He also participates in the University of Houston JV Mariachi community program and is always in the venture of enrolling in Mariachi workshops or courses (MECA, Mariachi Extravaganza, Private Mariachi courses, etc.).
Rogelio is now offering private music lessons. Get in touch to find out more!
He is very thankful and blessed for all the positive people he has met along the way, who support and continue to support him in his endeavor.
Vázquez
Has a love and passion for music as a singer but also as an educator.
She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Education from Sam Houston State University and a Masters of Ed. in School Counseling from Lamar University.
She taught for 13 years (2nd – 4th) at Anderson Elementary and is the school’s current school counselor, a school she calls home – her second home.
Vázquez
He aspires to grow as a musician and director, he believes that “one never stops learning, there is always room to grow.”
After retiring from the truck driving business (27 years), he returned to school to earn his bachelor’s in Music Education at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Tx.
He also participates in the University of Houston JV Mariachi community program and is always in the venture of enrolling in Mariachi workshops or courses (MECA, Mariachi Extravaganza, Private Mariachi courses, etc.).
Rogelio is now offering private music lessons. Get in touch to find out more!
He is very thankful and blessed for all the positive people he has met along the way, who support and continue to support him in his endeavor.
The band’s name is rooted in the family. Mariachi Tesoro Vazquez, “Tesoro” means treasure in English, his family is his treasure. It is followed by Vázquez, his family’s last name.
– Mariachi Tesoro Vázquez
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