About SpectrumEnsembleSpectrum is a new music ensemble that highlights talented LGBTQA+ musicians. Based in Denton, Tx, the ensemble commissions and performs new music by up-and-coming and established Queer composers.
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"We want people to like our music because it is phenomenal, not because we are queer.
But at the same time we want to be positive role models,
helping to normalize queerness and move toward social equity."
But at the same time we want to be positive role models,
helping to normalize queerness and move toward social equity."
An idea long overdueFor years, the Spectrum Ensemble was an idea incubating in Jaime Esposito's mind. The idea grew after noticing that there is a distinct lack of LGBTQ+ representation despite queer artists making up a large part of the classical music community. As the idea grew, Jaime realized their passion is to give the queer community a platform to create and make music together.
Jaime and co-founder SA Hall were friends ever since they attended Northwestern University together. After hearing Jaime passionately talk about this idea, it was SA's enthusiasm and willingness to jump on board with the project that acted as a catalyst to finally create Spectrum Ensemble. . |
Our GoalSpectrum Ensemble has three objectives:
Spectrum Ensemble is based in Texas, where LGBTQA+ representation has the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of young queer people. From there, the group travels out to different communities and states to share their music. |
Spectrum Ensemble: Members
Jaime Esposito
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S.A. Hall
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