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SAISD sets record on most schools advancing to mariachi state competition

In a post to Facebook Monday, the district said it is the highest number of schools from one district to advance to the contest.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio ISD has a record six high schools advancing to the UIL State Mariachi competition later this month.

In a post to Facebook Monday, the district said it is the highest number of schools from one district to advance to the contest. The UIL State Mariachi competition will be held in Seguin February 24-25. 

The six schools advancing are Brackenridge High School, Burbank High School, Edison High School, Fox Tech/Advanced Learning Academy/CAST Tech, Jefferson High School and Lanier High School.

The schools advanced last weekend at the UIL Hill Country Zone Contest where they all scored outstanding Division I ratings.

Check out the group pictures of each school in the district's FB post below:

SAISD has a record six high schools advancing to the UIL State Mariachi contest in Seguin Feb. 24-25. That is one of the...

Posted by San Antonio ISD on Monday, February 6, 2023

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