Dirigo Ensemble

Professional ensembles come in all different sizes, organizations, and areas. Maine is truly fortunate to have so many fantastic ensembles within it's geographical boundaries; from ChoralArt to the Zenith Ensemble, there is a group for everyone to enjoy. Some feature local musicians while others bring talent from away to vacationland. Given this vast array of community and professional ensembles, it might seem taboo to add yet another option to the list of concerts, opportunities, and events, but I can say that nothing truly fills the viewport like the Dirigo Ensemble. 

I am truly honored to announce that the Dirigo Ensemble has elected me as their first Artistic Director. The Dirigo Ensemble is a not-for-profit organization of local musicians that presents musical excellence in performance, education, and the proliferation of community art. As local musicians collaborating with schools, outreach programs, and other arts organizations, the Dirigo Ensemble will give all in the Maine community access to live music without sacrificing quality.

There is nothing like hearing voices so perfectly blended that the very room becomes an instrument. The Dirigo Ensemble aims to provide this kind of experience for Mainer's by Mainer's. Their motto, "At the roots of the human voice," is immedately striking for it is by the human voice that music can first be heard - it is the ony instrument that can perform without additional material. These twelve human instruments truly take music into art.

We will be hosting our first audition for altos, tenors, and basses on Thursday, October 17th at 5:30pm at Williston-Immanuel Church in Portland.

We are proud to be an ensemble made of Mainers for Mainers and beyond! Come help us bring a bit of the coastal flare to all we meet!
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