

Emanuel is an accomplished multi-instrumental vocalist and performer. He has a gifted ear to teach and perform a wide range of genres including Opera, Mariachi, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Theater. Some of his more noteworthy and specialized skills is that he is proficient with traditional Mariachi instruments, which include the Vihuela and Guitaron. For the last three years, he has enjoyed perfecting the art of performance, focusing on his passion for Mariachi Nuevo Mexico and Mariachi Luz de Luna. He has successfully taken that passion to entertain large audiences with his melodic rhythm and soothing voice, sharing his sound throughout the Central Valley and Bay Area. Undoubtedly, he also played a pivotal role in establishing a Mariachi class at San Joaquin Delta College, serving as the main section and choir leader for Delta Singers, Delta Vocal Jazz, and Concert Choir. Secondly, he was given the additional honor of being the first chair in the second violin section for the Delta String Orchestra. He currently holds an AAT in Music Education from San Joaquin Delta College and is continuing to further his education at San Jose State University. It is his desire to continue to become the best educator and performer he can be, and give others the opportunity and drive to pursue their dreams. Finally, his accolades include the “Zane Music Award” and the “Outstanding Vocalist Award” at Music in the Park, which was held in 2018 in Santa Clara. In 2023, he was asked to record and perform with Christian artist and songwriter, Benton Stokes. Finally, he was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York and toured Spain and Portugal with the Stockton Chorale in 2024, where he was a featured soloist. T