Changos Performers

Steven is a high school senior who has been a member of Changos since July 2002. A trumpet player, his main musical interests are mariachi and Chicano rap. His school focus is the automotive shop. Cars and his girlfriend, he tells us, are his extracurricular interests. You might hear him saying "OK mayn."

Samantha is a high school sophomore and plays violin. She has participated in school mariachi and orchestra. Math, mariachi, dance, and Spanish are her favorite school subjects and her hobbies include mariachi, shopping, and going to the movies. Sometimes also known as "Sam," "Sammy," "and "Sammy Jo," she has been a Chango since July 2002 and can be quoted as saying the word “like” 50 times in one sentence.

Danny, a high school junior, is 2003-2004 group leader as well as rhythm section leader. He entered the performing group of Los Changuitos Feos in June 1999. Danny, alias "Crazy Fingers," plays vihuela in Los Changuitos and has been privately trained in voice and vihuela. Mariachi is his chief musical interest. Math is his favorite school subject and bowling his extra-musical passion.

Marlise is in tenth grade and plays violin. Her school interests include swimming in P.E. and student council. A has been a member of Los Changuitos since July 2002, Marlise (whose nicknames include "Reecie" and "Mar Mar," ) enjoys going to football games and shopping.

Carlos, a high school junior and a guitarrón player, entered Los Changuitos during winter 2003. He calls himself a "music freak" who is interested in anything having to do with music. He brings several years of classical training to his playing and is involved in school mariachi and the National Music Honor Society. His nicknames include "Recluse," "Carlitos," and "Bubba" and you might hear him say "That's terrible!"

Dominic, a violinist, is a high school sophomore who entered the performing group of Changos in July 2002. His musical training includes school orchestra. Weight training is his favorite school subject and working out and bowling his main extra-curricular interests. Dominic's musical interests are mariachi, tejano, and Mexican rap. His favorite expression is " oh snaps."

Damian's musical interests are mariachi, banda, and rap. He plays violin and his musical training includes school orchestra. In school, where he is a sophomore, weight training and automotive are his interests. Out of school, he likes to work out and play basketball. Quote him as saying "What the."

Jason, one of the newest Changos, plays guitar.His school interests include radio, media, and math and his musical interests encompass mariachi, hip-hop, and rap. Music, sports, boxing, and DJing are Jason's hobbies. He also likes to watch TV and "kick it."

Victoria (who is sometimes called "Toria","Kiki," "Chaparita," "Cachetes," and "Vicky") entered the Changos in July 2002. She is in 7th grade and plays violin. Her musical training includes school mariachi groups. Spanish and social studies are her school passions and her hobbies include folklórico and mariachi. She can be quoted as saying "P'Zone," "Bad Cheetah," and "Dude."

Niko is a trumpet player whose musical interests include mariachi, jazz, classical, and tejano. His school interests include music, math, and English. Niko plays with his high school mariachi group and with its jazz ensemble, where he is in 10th grade. His musical training includes band and jazz, in addition to mariachi. Outside of school and music, Niko, a.k.a. "Niko Suave" enjoys golf. You might hear him saying "You smell!"

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Gabbie is the most recent member of Los Changuitos Feos. A middle school student, she is a violinist.

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Page updated: 25 June, 2004