Projects

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Collaboration

As their first community venture, OUT Ensemble presented La cheminée du roi René by Darius Milhaud at a children’s event hosted by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. An instrument petting zoo followed the performance, which was a partnership with the Berlin Philharmonic Brass Quartet.

Threads Woven Concert

Composer Rj Dion organized the Threads Woven concert as a resource fair for the University of Michigan community to learn more about LGBTQ+ mental health resources. OUT Ensemble premiered his work my moment passed in collaboration with the Lauren Blair Smith Dance Company.

WorldPride Concert Series

This summer, OUT Ensemble travels to Washington, D.C. to perform a series of concerts in the DC and DMV communities. There, music by queer composers of the past and present will emphasize our mission of uplifting the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to classical music and emphasize the relevance of our community today. Details about performances and collaborators will be shared soon.

Queer and Now Concert Series

This October, OUT Ensemble premieres their first commission, Dreaming In Color, composed by fellow University of Michigan student Mary Denney. This multi-movement work for wind quintet and fixed media focuses on the intersection of music and queer identity. Performed at partner organizations throughout the Ann Arbor community, the concert series highlights the work of contemporary queer composers in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.