Third Millennium Ensemble
The Third Millennium Ensemble (TME) performs the best works by American composers in general, and regional and minority composers in particular. Since that time TME has performed at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Flashpoint, Environmental Protection Agency, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Hillwood Museum, Ratner Museum, Strathmore Mansion, and the Coolidge Auditorum of the Library of Congress.
Pursuing its mission to advocate for composers, the Third Millennium Ensemble has maintained memberships with the American Composers Forum and hosts an annual composition competition. TME also maintains memberships with the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, and American Music Center. A member of the GLBT Arts Consortium, the ensemble and has performed on the Martin Luther King Memorial Concert, World AIDS Day Observance, and Capitol Pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Lyra Chamber Ensemble?
Lyra simply evolved into the Third Millennium Ensemble. "Third Millennium Ensemble" is a name which better reflects the group's dedication to new American music and the future promise of equality for all citizens regardless of race, class, gender, or sexual orientation.
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