MNOE is a 14 piece orchestral ensemble comprised of some of Western Michigan University’s top music students lead by arranger/composer Mark Niskanen. Lauren Deming (of El Dee) is a Detroit native singer/songwriter. In collaboration, they provide dreamy orchestral backings to original music founded on jazz and soul roots, with a nod towards current melodic pop and hip hop.
Featuring:
Lauren Deming, vocals
Mark Niskanen – piano, keyboards, artistic direction;
Meghan Stagl – vocals;
Hannah Truckenbrod – vocals, percussion;
Curtis James – trumpet;
MiQuan Cosey – trumpet;
Michael Hudson-Casanova – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone;
Eddie Codrington – tenor saxophone;
Sami Blosser – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet;
Jordan Curry – violin;
Christina Karakos – viola;
Jonathan Boyd – viola;
Jordan Hamilton – cello;
Matt Epperson – bass;
Jordan Otto – drums;
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