Arrangers and composers

In this edition, we offer a unique experience to develop and premiere new works in a creative and collaborative environment through the Arrangers and Composers Lab. 

How to apply

Interested participants must fill out the registration form and submit a sample of an arrangement or composition they have created, including the score in PDF format and an MP3 audio reference file.

About the Tango Para Músicos 2025 Laboratory

  • Requirements for the piece: Each composer must present an original arrangement or composition between 2 and 4 minutes long and it must be fully written and previously unperformed.
  • Ensemble: Participants may choose to work with the Resident Ensemble, their own pre-formed ensemble ir a specifically formed ensemble with at least four instruments.
  • Activities
    During the masterclasses, the ensemble will perform the works to explore and refine details.
    The pieces will premiere during the weekend concerts.

Prior to the event, participants may engage in a series of virtual sessions: Writing Tutoring Course led by instructors Exequiel Mantega and Pablo Jaurena. These sessions aim to review and prepare the music for its premiere. In some cases, this course may be recommended as a prerequisite.

Limited spots
The program has a limited amount of spotsso we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Presentation in Medellín
We are working to ensure that the unpublished works created here can be showcased at the International Tango Festival in Medellín! Stay tuned for more updates soon!

LISTEN TO WORKS FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS!

TANGO FOR MUSICIANS IN EUROPE 2024

‘Casino’, de Norbert Kotzan

tango for musicians in europe 2024

‘Gringotango’, de Christian Nau

TANGO FOR MUSICIANS IN EUROPE 2024

‘Los mareados’ por Heiner Koehnen

TANGO FOR MUSICIANS IN EUROPE 2024

‘Pampero Sin Fin’, de Sonia Jacobsen

Tfm AT REED COLLEGE 2024

Arreglo de ‘Lágrimas’, por Heyni Solera

Tfm AT REED COLLEGE 2024​

‘Paris-Londres’ por Caroline Pearsall

Tfm AT REED COLLEGE 2024​

Arreglo de ‘Vida Mía’ por Teresa Tam

Tfm AT REED COLLEGE 2024​

Arreglo de ‘Milonguita’ por Elyse Weakley

Tfm AT REED COLLEGE 2024​

‘Entre sollozos’, de Nicco Ibarra

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