What is Tango?
EDUCATION OUTREACH
Through performance and discussion, the The Camarada Tango Quartet illuminates the world of tango music and also the compositional process of Andrés Martin. Outreach experiences build knowledge and appreciation of this beloved Latin American musical tradition. These lecture performances are intended for musicians and non-musicians and can be customized for all ages.
What is TANGO?
The Camarada Tango Quartet will share the world of tango music and dance with students, illustrating tango's history and place in the diverse world of Latin American Music.
Tango is a rich, passionate mix of urban culture forged together with the influence of immigrant history, originating in a melting pot of immigrants from Europe, South America, and Africa. Over time, tango made its way from the streets to the greatest concert halls around the world. Camarada’s educational and innovative performances explore a wide range of tango and Latin American music through a curated time-travel experience. Let us take your students on a musical journey from the 1900s to 21st-century commissions by Andrés Martín.
This presentation is also available with tango dance.
The Camarada Tango Quartet illuminates the magical world of tango music – from traditional tango to the tango nuevo of Astor Piazzolla and Andrés Martin. Our quartet includes experienced music educators and tango specialists, who are professors at and have served on the faculties of Cal State San Marcos, Vanderbilt University, the University of North Carolina, San Diego State University, and the University of San Diego. Our quartet also has experience as teaching artists who have performed at universities throughout the United States. Camarada has a history of Educational Outreach including its Meet a Musician series at the Mingei International Museum, Senior Outreach at the Rancho Bernardo Library, and Paint a Piece at the Children’s Museum of San Diego.
ABOUT CAMARADA
The mission of CAMARADA is to elevate and enrich the San Diego community and beyond by presenting phenomenal chamber music concerts, while engaging diverse audiences through visionary and educational programming, featuring living composers, commissioning new music, and igniting a powerful connection between the audience, artists and music.
PREVIOUS OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
San Diego Public Schools Mingei International Museum San Diego History Center
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Bread & Salt Art Gallery San Diego Public Libraries Senior Centers
San Diego Children’s Museum Carlsbad Museum of Making Music Oceanside Museum of Art
The Merc Theatre