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Founder & Music Director @iprideorchestra. Associate Music Director @michiganpops and Music Director of Life Sciences Orchestra. @roestpottery

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@iprideorchestra 2026 🌈💖 It was an absolute honor to be in the presence of so many other queer musicians, allies, and community members to kick off my Pride month. Thank you @mroest & the IPO team for creating such a beautiful space to create music, let loose, heal, and subvert the typical orchestral experience in thee most glorious, badass way possible — beyond grateful.

🎼💖❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤💫

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#clarinet #orchestra #woodwind #pride #drag

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A few weeks ago, I had the unexpected joy of returning to the stage to play percussion with the @iprideorchestra in Houston for its 2026 Pride Celebration Concert, and what a fantastic experience it was!

I always love working with the incredible leadership and conducting team of @mroest , @rmoody2may , @lukespence.trumpet , and @brandesmusic , and it was such a pleasure to rehearse, perform, and connect with so many friendly, talented, and welcoming musicians and people. The evening was brilliantly hosted by @thepeacheschrist , and the extraordinary artistry of @alsoanoperasinger made an already special concert even more memorable. The music was exciting, the atmosphere was celebratory and uplifting, and the sense of connection both onstage and off was truly inspiring.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful organization and for all of the amazing people who made this experience so memorable. I’m looking forward to the next time I cross paths with everyone!

@freerpercussion @blackswamppercussion @remopercussion #pride #lgbtq #orchestra #percussion #houston

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What an incredible Pride celebration in Houston!

Thank you to everyone who helped make IPO’s concert at the Wortham Center such a tremendous success. Bravo to conductors Michael Roest, Christine Brandes, Robert Moody, and Anthony Morris for leading a phenomenal orchestra; to the incomparable Peaches Christ for hosting; and to the extraordinary Davóne Tines for lending his powerful artistry and voice to this unforgettable evening.

Thank you to our musicians, volunteers, partners, donors, and audience members for making this celebration of queer joy, community, and music possible.

Want to help our next season? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and support.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
#pride #lgbtqmusic #pridemonth #classicalmusic

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Just a couple shots from our tech rehearsal and performance. International Pride Orchestra in Houston, Texas 2026 @worthamcenter

Happy Pride!

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✨ Experienced a lifetime a beautiful moments this past week with the @iprideorchestra! Y’all means ALL! Happy pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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#pridemonth

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IPO 2026! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Just gets better every time

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The International Pride Orchestra celebrated our fourth Pride Celebration Concert at the Wortham Center on June 3rd! The incredible @thepeacheschrist led us through an evening filled with music, community, and celebration. Thank you to Davoné Tines, Christine Brandes, Robert Moody, and Michael Roest for joining us onstage and to everyone who attended! The 2026 Pride Celebration Concert was a powerful affirmation of LGBTQ+ lives, community, and the enduring power of music to unite us. Stay tuned for our next city, and happy Pride!
#houstonpride #PrideMonth #classicalmusic #lgbtqmusic #pride

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To say we’ve been busy this Pride month is a bit of an understatement. Such an incredible opportunity to perform with my new friends of the @iprideorchestra and to make such meaningful connections with so many amazing humans!
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#violinist #ipo2026 #HappyPride #PrideMonth #ViolinShop

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Another year with International Pride Orchestra playing with some of the loveliest people. And being reminded of why #pride month means so much.

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Y’all - like - omg - I had such a great and fulfilling week with the @iprideorchestra !!! It is so important what @mroest does, and also equally a pleasure to work with these queer artists! Great concert; Great People 🥰 til next time 🥹😭🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and of course always a joy to be in the musical guidance of @rmoody2may 🫶🏼

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One of my favorite parts of Pride is the traditions that have grown out of working with Frameline, San Francisco Pride, the SF Giants, and the International Pride Orchestra.

Last night was IPO’s fourth annual concert, and one of the greatest joys has been getting to know the musicians. Some are new each year, while others have been there since the beginning, like violinists Jimmy Nguyen and Nigel Le, pictured here with me across all four years.

They’ve even created their own IPO tradition: heading to Pokémon GO Fest together after the concert each year. I love seeing the friendships and community that grow from this orchestra. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🎻

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Tonight! Join us at 7:30 pm at the Wortham Center for a fantastic program of music. Led by conductors Christine Brandes, Robert Moody, and IPO founder Michael Roest, the program features music by Leonard Bernstein, Carlos Simon, Gabriela Lena Frank, Aaron Copland, and more! Hosted by the legendary @thepeacheschrist, we are joined onstage by Grammy-nominated bass-baritone Davoné Tines. Your ticket not only ensures a spectacular evening of music but also benefits The Montrose Center, Houston’s largest and most beloved LGBTQ+ community center. Reserve your seat today at the link in our bio!

#houstonpride #PrideMonth #classicalmusic #lgbtqmusic #pride

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