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A Competition to Keep the Musical Tradition of Zarzuela Alive

For musicians, singers, and dancers both professional and amateur as well as all lovers of music and dance.

Zarzuela with Family and Friends was created with the goal of revitalizing the tradition of music and singing in family gatherings and everyday life. Zarzuela is a masterful blend of orchestral music with catchy melodies, rhythms, cadences, and popular musical forms, such as the Habanera Cubana and Tango Argentino or the Seguidilla Manchega, the Jota Aragonesa and the Fandango. This fusion, combined with drama, dance, and singing, has deep roots in Hispanic cultural history, making it one of the most representative expressions of our identity and tradition.

We want to share our rich genre with our families and friends.

Join us and participate!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Step 1

1.Gather your family, friends, cultural association, musical group, or company.

Minimum: 2 people. Maximum: infinite!

Step 2

Choose a Zarzuela piece.

Select any piece from a Zarzuela whether a romanza, duet, choral number, or any other musical or theatrical performance.

Step 3

Rehearse and prepare your performance.

You can sing, dance, play instruments, and/or act. Showcase all your talent!

Step 4

Record a video.

4.Record a video. Capture your performance in HD quality (MP4, horizontal format, no text, max 8 minutes).You can film in your living room, town square, cultural center stage, or any other space that highlights your artistry. At the end of the recording, you may include a brief introduction of your group (maximum 30 seconds).

Step 5

Register and send your video to Zarzuela USA Intl.

Fill out the registration form and submit your video and a picture with all the members of the group or family. Don’t forget to indicate which Zarzuela piece and musical number you are performing!

SELECTION PROCESS

Application deadline: July 1, 2026

Once the 100-participant limit is reached, an announcement will be made on the Zarzuela USA Intl. website. Participants will also be notified via email or phone. The jury will then deliberate, and the winners will be published on the website within 30 days.

Evaluating jury

Allen Vladimir Gómez

Sara Garibay President

Federico Figueroa

Estrella Barbero De Malagon

1st Prize

$ 10,000 Dollars
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2st Prize

$ 5,000 Dollars
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3st Prize

$ 2,000 Dollars
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Honorable mention

$ 1,000 Dollars
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Honorable mention

$ 1,000 Dollars
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EVALUATION CRITERIA

The jury will assess originality, creativity, musicality, richness and quality of the proposal, and video quality. We welcome both traditional interpretations and creative adaptations that blend cultural and musical influences.

How to Record a High-Quality Video

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By submitting your video to apply as a candidate for Zarzuela With Family and Friends, you agree that Zarzuela USA International may use your voice and image exclusively for the purpose of promoting the program on our social media and website. Additionally, you waive any claim for payment or royalties associated with this use.

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Francisco J. Jileta Juárez

Honorary Board Member

Interés Cultural y Filantrópico

  • Participación en la publicación de obras de Javier Garabito Tovar y Juan José Doñán Gómez, enfocadas en la poesía, la música y las artes, a través de la Fundación Jileta

Formación Académica

  • Ingeniero Civil por la Universidad de Guadalajara (1974)

  • Licenciatura en Urbanismo por la Université Paris VIII, Vincennes, Francia (1976)

  • Maestría en Urbanismo por la Université Paris VIII, Vincennes, Francia (1978)

  • Programa de Alta Dirección AD-2 en el Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE Business School, 2019)

  • Diversos cursos en el Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles del Estado de Jalisco

Actividades Empresariales Relevantes

  • Desde 1970 se ha dedicado a la explotación forestal sustentable en los estados de Jalisco y Nayarit

  • Ha ejecutado proyectos de construcción y obra civil tanto para el sector público como para el privado

  • Inversionista en empresas del sector inmobiliario, participando en la compra y venta de propiedades comerciales y residenciales

  • Proveedor de insumos diversos para el Departamento del Distrito Federal (1987–1990)

  • Entre 1990 y 1992 llevó a cabo la remodelación y rehabilitación del ingenio azucarero La Purísima en Tecalitlán, Jalisco, así como la construcción de nuevas naves industriales para su operación

  • Propietario de las compañías Great Plains Audio (Oklahoma, EE. UU.) y Troy Audio (Houston, EE. UU.), ambas dedicadas al diseño y fabricación de altavoces de alto desempeño para aplicaciones Hi-Fi

Analía Olivera

adviser

Analía celebrates the heritage of being the fourth generation in her family immersed in music and cultural production, studying at Interlochen National Music Academy Michigan, she joined the National Symphony Orchestra of SODRE Uruguay and the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra as a violist player. Participates in the foundation of the Youth Symphony Orchestra “José Artigas” She begins her career as a Cultural Producer becoming the General Manager of the SODRE National Youth Symphony Orchestra producing national official tours and concerts throughout Europe as in the Berlin Philharmonic, in the United States Kennedy Center, National Theaters of Mexico and Panama Analía has been the Institutional Coordinator of the SODRE National Symphony Orchestra, developing institutional strengthening and exchange at national and international level. She is the Institutional Coordinator of the Foundation” Sistema de Orquestas y Coros Infantiles y Juveniles del Uruguay” that has been for more than 20 years accomplishing the statement about” Music as universal right”, making it possible for thousands of children of all across Uruguay to access a Choral and Orchestral training. Also joining the team in Zarzuela USA as the Executive Director.