Classes & Curriculum

A lively mix of daily activities exposes participants to multiple dimensions of Argentine tango music.

Schedule 2023

tsw opening meeting

Sunday Only 9:00AM – 10:00AM

Meet faculty and participants at our opening meeting.

SMALL GROUP COACHING / REHEARSAL

10:00AM – 12:00PM

Participants are placed in a group of seven to ten musicians and learn three pieces for performance at the end of the week. Each of the groups will be accompanied by one of our resident instructors full time.

LUNCH BREAK

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Get to know your ensemble colleagues and other festival participants over lunch.

ORQUESTA REHEARSAL / SECTIONAL

1:00PM – 2:30PM

In our first activity of the afternoon, we will explore the repertoire of major orchestras of the 1940s as well as modern composers under the direction of Julián Peralta. Orquesta 1 rehearses with Julián while Orquesta 2 is in sectionals, learning techniques and idioms unique to Argentine tango performance on your instrument with our instructors.

BREAK

2:30PM – 3:00PM

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ORQUESTA REHEARSAL / SECTIONAL

3:00PM – 4:30PM

Orquesta 2 rehearses with Julián while Orquesta 1 is in sectionals.

BREAK

4:30PM – 5:00PM

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ELECTIVES

5:00PM – 6:30PM

Our students self-select which of the theory or arranging electives they wish to attend:

(1) Tango a la Parilla – CG

Tango a la Parilla is a curated tango jam session where the musicians learn the concept of playing tango without full notation. We will play Argentine tango music together in a more improvised way, developing the skill that allows musicians to collaborate casually. 

(2) Intermediate Tango Arranging – JP

Develop your tango arranging skills and knowledge. Some music theory and/or arranging experience recommended.

DINNER BREAK

6:30PM – 8:00PM

Another opportunity to meet colleagues, practice or rest before our evening activities.

SPECIAL EVENING EVENTS

8:00PM

Each night features a new activity: opening night dinner, faculty and guest concert, electrotango session, tango jam, gala concert. On the final night, the large ensembles will perform their repertoire for tango dancers from the region in our closing milonga.