The University of Texas College of Fine Arts



Adolph Ortiz, Specialist, Mariachi
 
Adolph Ortiz

Office (Primary):

Unassigned

UT Address:
The University of Texas at Austin
School of Music

Austin, TX 78712

Email:
adolph_ortiz@yahoo.com

One of Austin’’s most well-known mariachi musicians, Ortiz studied with the late famous vihuelista, Benito Ramos, learning many of the true styles and techniques indigenous of Mexico City. He has shared the stage with such notable groups as Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Cobre and Mariachi Los Camperos. Mr. Ortiz is a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, where he was the Director of the Texas State Mariachi Program. Adolph currently directs the only Austin mariachi on a record label, Mariachi Relámpago.