South Texas Students Meet Accordion Music Icons Los Tigres Del Norte In Edinburg Thanks To Khs America/Hohner Alianza Académica Initiative

Updated: May 12, 2025

Texas High & Middle School Students Were Invited to Los Tigres Del Norte Concert in Edinburg as Part of KHS America/HOHNER Alianza Académica Initiative

Leah Cortez of Los Fresnos High School (Los Fresnos, Texas) poses in front of a Los Tigres Del Norte poster. He was able to meet his idols and one of the most influential groups in Regional Mexican music, on April 12, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

Edinburg, Texas – Ten students from South Texas high school and middle school conjunto programs in Edinburg, Los Fresnos, Mission, Palmview, Pharr, Roma, San Juan, and San Benito, Texas were invited to attend a special performance by Los Tigres Del Norte, one of the most influential groups in Regional Mexican music, on April 12, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, for a meet and greet.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience is part of the HOHNER/KHS Alianza Académica initiative, a program designed to support music education in Latino music styles such as Mariachi, Conjunto, and Norteño across U.S. schools. The goal is to bridge the gap between classrooms, communities, and the broader music industry.

“Programs like this are vital to keeping these traditions alive and inspiring the next generation of artists,” said Gilbert Reyes, HOHNER Brand Manager. “We are thrilled to offer these students the chance to connect directly with some of the most iconic figures in Latino music.”

Leah Cortez of Los Fresnos High School (Los Fresnos, Texas) stands with Los Tigres Del Norte, one of the most influential groups in Regional Mexican music, on April 12, 2025, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. She, along with nine other students, were invited to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, part of the HOHNER/KHS Alianza Académica initiative, a program designed to support music education in Latino music styles such as Mariachi, Conjunto, and Norteño across U.S. schools. The goal is to bridge the gap between classrooms, communities, and the broader music industry.

Accompanied by their directors, the students not only experienced the concert but also had the rare opportunity to meet Los Tigres Del Norte backstage, an encounter with a group that has defined and elevated the corridos and Norteño genres for decades. Known for their storytelling through music, addressing social issues and cultural identity, the band’s legacy continues to shape generations of musicians.

For more information about the HOHNER/KHS Alianza Académica initiative, please visit: https://academicalliance.com/alianza-academica-program-overview/ or follow HOHNER via on Instagram at Hohner Accordions and Facebook at Hohner Accordions.