This clinic/performance explores the marimba tradition of southern Mexico as a foundational influence on contemporary solo mallet repertoire (marimba and vibraphone). The goal of this presentation is to showcase the artistic quality of folk/traditional marimba music, aligning with concert standard repertoire. The session combines performance, presentations, and spoken participation in the following order:

-Performance (6 minutes): "One for Tito" for marimba solo by Roberto Palomeque. This original piece gathers traditional genres such as Danzon, Son, and Cha Cha. It applies them to a solo repertoire, exemplifying the traditional solo marimbist's style in solo performance contexts.

-Speaking (8 minutes): Brief description of the Marimba ensembles in Southern Mexico, formats, types of players, repertoire, and outstanding musicians, providing an overview of the traditional Mexican marimba ensemble.

-Performance (6 minutes): Waltz Chiapa de Corzo by A. Cuesta Grajales Arr. by Roberto Palomeque. The piece is the perfect example of this session: an innovative performance of traditional music in a modern style, using contemporary elements such as modern harmonies, technique development, and a high level of musicality.

-Speaking (8 minutes): Musical examples, performers, and repertoire of writers working on a repertoire based on traditional genres with an academic-concert style.

-Performance (4 minutes): Libertango by A. Piazzolla, Arr. by Roberto Palomeque. The arrangement demonstrates elements of improvisation for four-mallet technique, based on early Mexican performers.

-Speaking (5 minutes): The presentation concludes by offering practical strategies for performers, educators, and composers interested in the development of traditional repertoire.

-Final Performance (10 minutes): The Journey of a Migrant by Israel Moreno. Through this work, Dr. Moreno uses compositional elements from Keiko Abe's work alongside the Mexican marimba style.