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Speculum Musicae

Band, *1971 US, New York City
Classical

Speculum Musicae is an American chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. It was founded in New York City in 1971 and is particularly noted for its performances of the music of Elliott Carter and Charles Wuorinen. Oboist Joel Marangella and cellist Fred Sherry were two of the group's founding members, and Robert Black was also a long-time member.The group is made up of twelve New York-based musicians. Its repertoire includes 25 commissioned works, 52 world premieres, and 32 U.S. premieres.

Members

	David Starobin g, acg *1951 US
	John Moses ss, cl US
	John Graham vl
	Maureen Gallagher vl US
	Lois Martin vl
	Stephen Taylor ob US
	Allen Blustine cl, bcl US
	Aleck Karis p US
	Carol Zeavin vn
	Benjamin Hudson vn *1950 US
	William Purvis alp *1948 US
	Susan Palma fl US
	Virgil Blackwell cl, bcl US
	Donald Palma b, cb US
	Donald MacCourt bsn
	Tim Smith sax
	Marji Danilow cb US
	Oren Fader g
	James Winn p US
	James Baker perc
	Curtis Macomber vn
	Daniel Druckman perc US
	Ronald Roseman fl, ob 1933-2000 US
	Eric Bartlett vc US
	Joseph Passaro perc
	Jonathan Taylor tb US
	Robert Yamins cl
	Raymond Mase tr US
	Yann Ghiro cl FR
	Stuart Rose
	Michael Powell tb
	Dennis James cb
	Mike Ross