Musiquita

About the Artist

Join husband and wife duo Blanca Cecilia González and Jesse Elder for Musiquita, a playful exploration of Music in Spanish and English. This program combines music, language and culture into a joyful celebration, appropriate for all ages.

Blanca holds a Master of Music Degree from The Juilliard School in New York City, and Jesse is the former Music Director of Postmodern Jukebox. A passion project for both of these professional musicians, Musiquita builds and strengthens Spanish and English language skills through vibrant and approachable songs. Blanca and Jesse use violin, piano, ukulele, melodica, voice, percussion and movement to thoughtfully guide listeners through an array of music and verse.

As a bilingual Spanish-English family with two young children, González and Elder make learning engaging and enjoyable. Sharing their own experiences in a relaxed and supportive environment, Blanca and Jesse present easy ways to incorporate other cultures into your everyday life. Musiquita primarily focuses on Spanish and English tunes, but will also include glimpses into other world cultures. Traditional, classical, jazz, folk, pop, original compositions and more are all highlighted in Musiquita, appealing to a wide range of taste and energy levels.

Musiquita is the perfect way to bring the whole community together and share a meaningful connection. Discover more on their Instagram.

Musiquita’s mission is to inspire, empower, and deepen the bonds between children and the adults in their lives through interactive, bilingual musical experiences. Their play-based learning approach transforms every performance into a joyful adventure that welcomes all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Audience members are invited to sing, dance, create rhythms, listen with fresh ears, and spark their imaginations as they connect through an eclectic mix of genres—including original music, Latin folk, indigenous sounds, jazz, classical, rock, and folk. This dynamic blend not only celebrates diversity and culture but also fosters creativity and meaningful connections within every community.

Artist's Programs

Classical-ish Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
Music

Classical-ish

The Evolution of Classical Music — Renaissance to Today Classical-ish offers students an engaging exploration of the evolution of Western classical music from the Renaissance through contemporary styles.

Program Type: Assembly Performances

What Our Partners Are Saying

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Acting Assistant Head of Lower School

The Shipley School

The Shipley School

“Blanca and Jesse were very engaging, interactive, fun, really kind, smart, and the musical performance was very well-received by the lower school students and faculty.”

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Spanish Teacher

Tewksbury Elementary School

Tewksbury Elementary School

“Musiquita was an amazing performance, super engaging, wholesome, educational. They did a great job differentiating for two age groups, interacting with the kiddos both as a group and after their performance. They were super easy to communicate with for logistics and everyone even the staff got into their show with all the movement and audience participation!”

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Karen M Wislocky

School Counselor, Brainerd Elementary

School Counselor, Brainerd Elementary

“I want to extend heartfelt thanks to Musiquita for your incredible performance. Your energy, talent, and connection with the students brought so much joy to our school community—we are truly grateful. The students (and staff!) are still buzzing about the music, the movement, and the fun. Your passion for music and education shines through in everything you do, and we feel so lucky to have had you here with us.”