Conjunto Heritage Taller

03/28/2025

Thank You for an Incredible Workshop!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Master the Squeeze accordion workshop with the legendary Oscar Hernandez!

Your energy, passion, and dedication made this an unforgettable experience.

We’re beyond grateful to our amazing sponsors for making this possible:

👏 Santikos Special and Urgent Needs Foundation-San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation
👏 Latino Foundation of San Antonio Latino Foundation of San Antonio
👏 Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Esperanza Peace & Justice Center
👏 UTSA ARTS UTSA Arts
👏 UTSA Mexican American Studies (MAS) Mexican American Studies at UTSA
👏 Alfonso Cabanas, Attorney

Don’t worry—the master himself, Oscar Hernandez, will be returning for more workshops soon! 🎯✨

Stay tuned for a special announcement on Monday, March 31 about our upcoming registration and waitlist for a Santiago "The Chief" and Rito class—you won’t want to miss it!

03/20/2025

🎶 Calling All Accordion Players – Master the Art of Conjunto with Oscar Hernandez!

Take a listen to Wiley one of our students and the acclaimed Chacon! You still have time to learn from a legend!

The Conjunto Heritage Taller is thrilled to announce the final week accordion workshop with Conjunto Hall of Famer Oscar Hernandez!

✅ Hands-on instruction
✅ Expert guidance on technique and musicality
✅ Exclusive live performance by Oscar Hernandez at the end of the workshop

📅 Today and tomorrow, March 21
🕖 7–9 PM | Monday – Friday
📍 Conjunto Heritage Taller, San AntonioSeats are LIMITED—secure your spot today!

Workshop culminates into a special event, Noche De Conjunto at the The Dakota East Side Ice HouseDakota Ice House 433 S Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78203, w/Special Performance by Oscar Hernandez. Saturday, March 22nd, 5 pm - 10 pm.

Full Saturday Schedule:
5:00-5:45 PM | CHT students
6:00-6:30 PM | Conjunto 360
6:30-7:00 PM | Fern y Su Conjunto
7:00-8:00 PM | Joey Villanueva
8:00-9:00 PM | El Mero, Mero Oscar Hernandez

Sponsored by Mexican American Studies at UTSA UTSA Arts Esperanza Peace & Justice Center Arts & Culture, City of San Antonio UTSA Mexican American Studies (MAS) and Alfonso Cabanas, Attorney.

03/19/2025

The celebration continues! Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of music and poetry!

Featuring brilliant artists like Julián Herreros Rivera, Azul Barrientos, and State Poet Laureate of Texas in 2015, Carmen Tafolla. Through words and song, we will celebrate the sacredness of water and the deep cultural ties that connect us to it.

💦When: Sunday, March 23 | 3:00 PM (Doors: 2:45 PM)
💦Where: Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave
💦Tickets: $10 mas o menos (Available at the door or [🔗esperanza.eventbrite.com or visit the linktree in our bio])
⚠️Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early! Seating begins 15 minutes before the show. ⚠️
💦Parking at SAC Lot 28 and Planned Parenthood

📞 For more info, call 210-228-0201

We hope to see yall there!

03/19/2025

03/18/2025

Don’t Miss This! A Once-in-a-Lifetime Accordion Workshop with Oscar Hernandez!

The Conjunto Heritage Taller is hosting a final week intensive accordion workshop with the legendary Oscar Hernandez—and YOU’RE invited!🎯

Open to all skill levels – whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this workshop will help you sharpen your techniques and master the art of conjunto music.
📅 March 17-21
🕖 7–9 PM | Monday – Friday
📍 Conjunto Heritage Taller, San Antonio

With only a few seats available, we can't wait to share the cultura with you!Workshop culminates into a special event, Noche De Conjunto at the Dakota Ice House, 433 S Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78203, w/Special Performance by Oscar Hernandez. Saturday, March 22nd, 5 pm - 10 pm.

🌟 Sponsored by the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and UTSA ARTS. Esperanza Peace & Justice Center UTSA Arts Mexican American Studies at UTSA Arts & Culture, City of San Antonio Texas Public Radio Conjunto Cats KSAT 12 & KSAT.com KENS 5 & Kens5.com National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures The Dakota East Side Ice House

03/18/2025

Two weeks from today ✊🏽🦅

03/18/2025

03/15/2025

Master the Squeeze — A Rare Opportunity with legendary Oscar Hernandez!

Ready to elevate your accordion skills? Join the Conjunto Heritage Taller for an extraordinary final week accordion workshop led by Conjunto Hall of Famer Oscar Hernandez!

This is your chance to learn directly from one of the greatest names in conjunto music. March 17-21, 2025

Monday – Friday, 7–9 PM

Location information will be shared once your registered Only limited seats are STILL available – secure your spot today! Experience hands-on training in essential techniques and conjunto musicality, culminating in a special live performance by Oscar Hernandez himself! Register now—spots will fill up fast!

Sponsored by the Santikos Entertainment Santikos Special and Urgent Needs Fund and the Latino Foundation of San Antonio Latino Foundation of San Antonio through the San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation.

Workshop culminates into a special event, Noche De Conjunto at the Dakota Ice House , 433 S Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78203, w/Special Performance by Oscar Hernandez. Saturday, March 22nd, 5 pm - 10 pm.

Final Week registration link : https://bit.ly/FinalWeek_OscarHernandez

03/05/2025

BIG NEWS! We just slashed the registration fee by 70% for the “Master the Squeeze” 2-week accordion workshop with the living legend Oscar Hernandez!

This incredible discount is made possible by the generous support and partnerships of:

• Latino Foundation of San Antonio
• Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
• UTSA Mexican American Studies Department
• UTSA ARTS
• Cabanas Law Firm

We’ve extended registration until Saturday, March 8th, 11:59 pm, but seats are LIMITED. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best—reserve your spot now at: https://bit.ly/MasterSqueeze_DiscountRegistration

Esperanza Peace & Justice CenterMexican American Studies at UTSAUTSA Arts & Culture, City of San Antonio

Rancho Alegre - Austin, TX Conjunto Music Nonprofit OrganizationConjunto is Life

03/02/2025

ATTENTION ALL🪗 ACCORDION PLAYERS IN ALL GENRES! 🪗

The Annual BIG SQUEEZE Youth Accordion Contest is right around the corner.

The Big Squeeze is a celebration of the rising stars shaping the future of accordion music in Texas, dedicated to supporting and showcasing young accordionists statewide while honoring the rich musical traditions that make Texas unique.

It includes various styles of music such as Tejano, conjunto, cajun, zydeco, polka, and more. 🎵
Applications are open through March 1, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.

Submit your application here.
https://buff.ly/42z4cvr

Key Dates:

Semi-Finals: April 26, Edinburg
Finals: May 17-18 during the all-new Texas Folklife Weekend at the Bullock Museum in Austin