Repositioning the narrative of the LGBTQ+ community in classical music

Based in Ann Arbor, MI, OUT Ensemble is a dynamic new wind quintet committed to increasing the representation of LGBTQ+ composers and performers in classical music. Described as playing with “tasteful, elegant, beautiful blends… wonderful colors and mood” by Dr. James King, OUT Ensemble celebrates queer composers, represents diverse communities, and inspires listeners to embrace their authentic identities.

Upcoming Performances

June 1st

St. Thomas Parish, 6 pm
Washington, DC

June 4th

JW Marriott, 4:30 pm
Washington, DC

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Congratulations to Jenna on a fantastic master’s recital! Our first year as a group has been filled with so many amazing experiences, and it isn’t over yet! Catch us performing in DC this summer during the WorldPride celebrations 🎶🏳️&zw
We are honored to be nominated in four categories of the Arts Initiative Accolade Awards: Instrumental Music, Community Arts Engagement, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Emerging Arts Organization! We need your votes to be recognized by the schoo
We are excited to announce @outensemble’s first annual Pride Concert Series! We are honored to join @iprideorchestra as their resident wind quintet during WorldPride 2025 the first week of June. In addition to our performances with the Pride Or
April is just around the corner! Here are our upcoming performances; join us at any (or all) of these events for some wonderful music! 🎶🌷
Next week! Please consider supporting @outensemble through our bake sale to help fund operational costs such as trademarking and incorporation fees. We will have lots of baked goods to choose from, including options for those with dietary restriction
We are proud to announce the launch of @outensemble’s new website, featuring our logo designed by @pru_soto! Thanks to Pru for all her hard work creating this amazing logo. Check out our website at the link in our bio, and join our newsletter t
Such a pleasure to have @jenniferhigdon1 coach us on her piece, “Autumn Music,” and share wonderful advice and stories! Thanks to @ganzmatt and the @umichsmtd chamber department for making this possible
We must shout out Kevin the therapy dog and his owner John for participating in the mental health resource fair before the Threads Woven concert on Sunday! @outensemble enjoyed meeting Kevin and visiting the resource tables. Dog handshakes are the be

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