Tango Traicionero: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Tango Traicionero: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Tango Traicionero: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49937
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Kirt Mosier

Grade: 3

Item: 00-49937

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Tango Traicionero, by Kirt Mosier, means "treacherous tango." The tango is a Latin dance that first developed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the mid-19th century. Imagine a gathering of bohemian nomads and workers having a dance party in the streets. There is a natural tension in this tango which mirrors the intoxicating nighttime atmosphere. All orchestra sections work together to perform slides and shifts between notes of the melodic figures to add intrigue to the sound. A lively middle section builds to a key change and recapitulation. The work culminates with tense chords to an exciting finish. (3:40)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6228-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6228-8

UPC: 038081579481

SKU: 00-49937

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About the Composer: Kirt Mosier

Kirt Mosier stands out as both conductor and composer, bringing a distinctive voice shaped by decades of international conducting experience. His work has taken him across prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Vienna's MuTH Concert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and venues throughout Asia and Europe. Recognition for his compositional voice came through national awards for "Baltic Dance" (1993) and "American Reel" (2004), while major commissions have included an original ballet score for the Portland Ballet Company.

Mosier's impact extends deeply into music education. He founded the Digital Media Technology program at Summit Technology Academy and served as Director of Orchestras in the Raytown and Lee's Summit school districts in Missouri. He has taught orchestration at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory and currently serves as artistic director for the Youth Symphony of Kansas City. His work as a motivational speaker and clinician at venues like the Midwest International Clinic reflects his commitment to inspiring the next generation of musicians.

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Why we love this

Mosier captures the authentic spirit of tango without requiring advanced technical facility from your orchestra. The piece builds genuine dramatic arc through orchestration and harmonic movement rather than virtuosic demands, making it both rewarding to conduct and accessible for Grade 3 ensembles. The Latin character and contest-friendly length create an immediate audience connection while giving each section meaningful musical work.

What to expect

You enter a Buenos Aires street gathering at dusk where bohemian rhythms and tension coexist. The opening carries that intoxicating, slightly dangerous energy of the tango; unease and allure dance together. As the piece unfolds, it builds toward a moment of transformation and release, finally landing in bold, defiant chords that feel both satisfied and unsettled.

Who it's for

String orchestra conductors seeking repertoire that combines accessible Grade 3 writing with genuine Latin style and dramatic substance. Ensembles preparing for contests or festivals will find a piece that stands out musically while remaining within realistic performance reach.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the slides and shifts in the melodic figures as a unified gesture across all sections; this technique defines the tango's character rather than standing as mere technical color.
Balance the tension Mosier builds through the middle section carefully, allowing the key change to feel like a genuine dramatic shift rather than an abrupt gear change.
Shape the climactic final chords with attention to the tense harmonic language; resist the urge to rush the ending despite its energy.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that showcases your orchestra's ability to handle style and character work. Its three-minute-forty-second length makes it ideal for a mixed program where you need a strong Latin contrasting piece, and its contest-festival designation suggests it works equally well in competitive settings or regular concert contexts.