Friends of Seattle Mariachi is a parent- and community-based volunteer group which supports the Chief Sealth mariachi program and extends assistance to the Denny Middle School after-school mariachi program.  The group was formed to help raise money to cover the shortfalls of the school budget.

For example, the high school program purchased trajes to wear during performances, combining funds raised by students and a grant from the City of Seattle.  In the same year, the middle school program, held two days a week after school, was started by Debbie Meyer and Noah Zeichner with funds from another City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods grant.

Each year we need assistance raising funds for the middle and high school mariachi and folklórico students to travel to Wenatchee, Washington for an annual mariachi festival.  Continued assistance is needed to help write grants, maintain financial records and budgets in order to further develop our program.  We hope you will help support our students!

2009-2010 Officers and Volunteers

• President – (none)
• Vice-President – (none)
• Secretary – (none)
• Treasurer – (none)
• Public Relations – (none)

2009-2010 Meeting Dates

• None set at this time

This organization operates under the umbrella of Chief Sealth Performing Arts, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization registered with Washington State.  Many people choose to donate to CSPA through their workplace; employers often contribute a matching amount, doubling the benefits.  These donations can be designated for the CSPA general funds or for a specific ensemble booster group.