TRANScend Ambassadors
Mission:
The philosophical existence of the Ambassadors is to be just that – a visible Ambassador to the outside communities within which we perform.
Who we are:
The Ambassadors are a semi-professional volunteer ensemble that assists in raising funds that keep our choirs alive. The funds raised from our gigs support rehearsal space, concert venues, and materials for our ensemble as well as the TRANScend Community Chorale.
Ambassadors come from all musical backgrounds, and are committed to making music together in a transgender & gender-nonconforming space. Our repertoire prioritizes and highlights our unique voices.
We perform at private & public events throughout the tri-state area and we have covered a lot of ground! Since our inception, we’ve been putting classical choral music in places you’d never expect.
Where we’ve been:
Red Bulls Stadium
Spring Hill Arts Gathering Music Festival
The Silo, on the grounds of the Skitch Henderson museum
Our Director
Dr. Felix Graham
Dr. Felix Graham is a New York-based performer, teacher, conductor and author. In addition to his work as a performer, Dr. Graham is active in research and performance, as well as music education and conducting. As a vocologist, his pedagogy focuses on vocal health and retraining, as well as guiding clients in reconciling their voice and personal identity. As an active researcher in the areas of voice science and vocal/choral music education, Felix has presented both at home and abroad on such topics as singing voice disorders, developmental voice and non-hierarchical choral approaches.
Prior to this position, he conducted the Cardinal Chorus and music instruction at York College, CUNY, taught choral methods and applied voice at Teachers College, Columbia University, served as musical director for the off-Broadway production Love is a Many-Splintered Thing, and currently serves on the editorial board of the Voice and Speech Review, and as Vice President of the New York Singing Teachers Association.
