Northwoods Tango Ensemble is an audition-based group that studies and performs the music of iconic tango composers and bandleaders from the golden age of tango music.

Northwoods Ensemble is a high-level entry point for musicians interested in studying and performing tango music. The group meets weekly during our seasons, performs for milongas and concerts, and specializes in deep dives into the music of composers like Carlos Di Sarli, Rodolfo Biagi, Juan D’Arienzo, Miguel Caló, Enrique Rodriguez, Aníbal Troilo, and many others from the golden age of tango music. This ensemble is a great place to connect with other tango musicians that are instigating new projects, and is also a working ensemble in its own right.

Auditions are held every season, if interested please contact director@tctango.org

Musicians FALL 2026
Suzanne Damberg - Violin
Erin Strauss - Violin
Martha McDermott - Violin
Suki Sun - Violin
Amy Oriani - Violin
Pat Kelly - Viola
Megan Scott - Cello
Jordan Anderson - Cello
Katrina Mundinger - Clarinet
Natalie Seger - Flute
Miah Bloom - Flute
Nhu Lan Tran - Flute
Bob Barnes - Bandoneon
Paul Lohman - Bandoneon
Michael Stiffman - Guitar
Madi Wieczorek - Piano
Bill Johnson - Piano
André Phillips - Piano
Matthew Miller - Contrabass
Robin Shurmur - Contrabass

extended family
Caro Bernardini - Voice
Aishwarya Varma - Viola
Marco Real D’Arbelles - Violin
Robin Shurmur - Contrabass
Randall Davidson - Cello
Kristen Moon - Cello
Beth Hondl - Cello
Henry Specker - Contrabass