Virginia’s ONLY All-Black Saxophone Quartet
Øra nØir
"Øra nØir gave memories to students that I brought...you changed our lives." - Virginia Music Educator
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"...dedication to making a beautiful and emotional performance." - Virginia High School Student
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"Øra nØir gave memories to students that I brought...you changed our lives." - Virginia Music Educator 🎷 "...dedication to making a beautiful and emotional performance." - Virginia High School Student 🎷
Øra nØir is the first quartet of it’s kind.
We aim to connect our local community with black artistry and live chamber music
Øra nØir is an independent saxophone quartet based in Virginia, dedicated to showcasing Black musicianship through intentional programming and community engagement. The ensemble’s founding members are Dykeem Cervantes (soprano), Gregory Thompson (alto), Tyrique Payne (tenor), and Dylan Royal (baritone). Collectively, they bring experience from leading institutions: Cervantes (BM, Eastman School of Music; MA candidate in Arts Management, American University), Thompson (BM & MM, Northern Arizona University), Payne (BM candidate, James Madison University), and Royal (BM, James Madison University; MM candidate, UNC Greensboro). Øra nØir seeks to elevate diverse voices in classical and contemporary chamber music while honoring the communities that support its work.
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