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Pittsburg State University wrapped up its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with the final concert of the Hispanic Music Festival at McCray Hall. The night featured a performance by trumpeter, Ignacio Cornejo, alongside Isaac Hernandez. The duo lit up the stage, keeping the audience engaged and grooving along with the lively, cultural celebration.
The concert featured a range of emotional and upbeat pieces. Among them were compositions like “Plegaria Taurina” (Bullfighter’s Prayer) and “Mexican Hat Dance,” arranged by Mexican trumpet legend Rafael Mendez. The program also included pieces like “Romanza” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” adding a mix of traditions and styles, each telling a unique story of Mexican heritage. It wasn’t just a concert, it was a cultural experience, with the music often inviting the crowd to clap along, reflecting Mexican performance traditions.
Before the concert, freshman music education major, Rocky Reed, who plays the trumpet, shared his excitement. “It’s really nice to come to events like this, especially when they highlight my instrument,” he said. “We’ve had classes with Ignacio over the past few days and watching him perform after learning from him is going to be amazing. There’s a huge difference between practicing and performing, and I’m really looking forward to seeing that.”
The festival wasn’t just about the music, it was about embracing and celebrating Hispanic culture. Freshman Maya Rozelle said, “It was fun, especially when we clapped along. I liked that Ignacio is from Mexico City because it added so much to the cultural significance.”
Cornejo, originally from Texcoco, Mexico, has traveled the world as a trumpeter. A graduate of the Conservatory National of Music in Mexico, he has performed across the globe, from China to Egypt. When asked about the importance of events like the Hispanic Music Festival, Cornejo emphasized that these performances are important because they help people experience the richness of Mexican music in a concert setting, beyond just the mariachi music many associate with Mexico. Cornejo also mentioned how much the moments he spent with the audience meant to him. “It was incredible! The people here are very nice, very beautiful people,” he said, showing just how welcoming the Pittsburg community is.
“I come from a family of musicians, so music has always been part of my life,” Cornejo explained when asked what inspired him to pursue his career. He shared that his time at the Conservatory, where he started studying at age 16 and spent 10 years, shaped him as a musician and influenced his career greatly.
Hernandez, co-organizer of the festival and a fellow performer, was thrilled with the turnout. “It was very successful. Everyone, from the musicians to the audience, had fun,” he said. Reflecting on the festival as a whole, Hernandez noted that every concert offered a unique glimpse into Latin American music, broadening musical perspectives for students and community members alike.
The Hispanic Music Festival was new to Pittsburg, but the community embraced it with open arms. “We’re in a lucky town, and the people here are awesome. They really welcomed the festival as if it had been around for years,” Hernandez said. Hernandez hinted at plans for the future, saying, “I really hope that people want to hear more of our music and that this becomes a regular event. Maybe in ten years, we’ll look back and remember this first festival fondly.”
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