Easter Concert Featuring Mexican Music in Shepherdstown
Music from Mexico! Que Viva el Salterio! With Dulcemelos Duet and the Makochi Youth Orchestra
The Journal | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
By Staff
On Easter weekend, Shepherdstown Music and Dance will host a family-oriented concert featuring the Dulcemelos Duet and the Makochi Youth Orchestra from Queretaro, Mexico. This event, taking place at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, showcases the vibrant tradition of Mexican music through unique instruments like the salterio. The Dulcemelos Duet, comprising Alejandra Barrientos and Hector Larios, aims to revive the rich legacy of the Mexican Orquestra Typica while encouraging local children’s involvement in music education. Guests can enjoy a diverse program of classical and traditional favorites, making for a delightful celebration of culture in Shepherdstown.
