Clemente Aguirre

Clemente Aguirre (November 23, 1828 – October 24, 1900) was a Mexican composer and music instructor in Guadalajara, Jalisco, during the 19th century. His father died when he was a child, leaving his family in poverty. Nonetheless, when he was 11, he was accepted to study music with Professor Jesús González Rubio, composer of the well-known Jarabe tapatío ("Mexican Hat Dance").

Clemente Aguirre
Background information
Born	November 23, 1828
Died	October 24, 1900 (aged 71)
Occupation(s)	composer and music instructor

References

• Clemente Aguirre, Precursor de La Banda de alientos en nuestro país: Gabriel Pareyón
• Program Notes (in Spanish)