WE THE PEOPLE
worldwide release | july 3, 2026 | Azica Records
Conceived and curated by
— Matthew J. Detrick
Founder, Artistic & Executive Director
— Matthew J. Detrick
Founder, Artistic & Executive Director
Cover Art by Liana Amaya
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APOLLO CHAMBER PLAYERS
Matthew J. Detrick & Anabel Ramirez, violins
Aria Cheregosha, viola
Matthew Dudzik, cello
GUEST COLLABORATORS
Daniel Bernard Roumain, composer
Kenneth B. Morris Jr., author & narrator
Tracy Silverman, electric violin
John Holiday, countertenor
Ella Sharpe, double bass
Homayoun Sakhi, composer
Outspoken Bean, spoken word poet
Kenneth Gayle, tenor
Penelope Campbell, soprano
Elizabeth Tait, alto
Wayne Ashley, tenor
Keaton Brown, baritone
Marcus Maroney, composer
John Corigliano, composer
John Cornelius II, composer
Mark Buller, composer
Whitney Bullock, guest viola
Tonya Burton, guest viola
Kinder HSPVA Chorale
Marcus Jauregui, director
Jenny Stone, assistant director
HSPVA CHORALE MEMBERS
Victoria Martinez • Ogechi Nwachukwu • Lark Perry • Starla Sanchez • Bridget Hogue • Eleanor Miller • Jasmine Egbulonu Iyana Ragston • Eyoab Ashagari • Eric Cardozo • Marquis McKinley II • Gabriel Megallon • Trevor Pham • Jonatan Serrano Ethan Bianco • Stephen Hill
Matthew J. Detrick & Anabel Ramirez, violins
Aria Cheregosha, viola
Matthew Dudzik, cello
GUEST COLLABORATORS
Daniel Bernard Roumain, composer
Kenneth B. Morris Jr., author & narrator
Tracy Silverman, electric violin
John Holiday, countertenor
Ella Sharpe, double bass
Homayoun Sakhi, composer
Outspoken Bean, spoken word poet
Kenneth Gayle, tenor
Penelope Campbell, soprano
Elizabeth Tait, alto
Wayne Ashley, tenor
Keaton Brown, baritone
Marcus Maroney, composer
John Corigliano, composer
John Cornelius II, composer
Mark Buller, composer
Whitney Bullock, guest viola
Tonya Burton, guest viola
Kinder HSPVA Chorale
Marcus Jauregui, director
Jenny Stone, assistant director
HSPVA CHORALE MEMBERS
Victoria Martinez • Ogechi Nwachukwu • Lark Perry • Starla Sanchez • Bridget Hogue • Eleanor Miller • Jasmine Egbulonu Iyana Ragston • Eyoab Ashagari • Eric Cardozo • Marquis McKinley II • Gabriel Megallon • Trevor Pham • Jonatan Serrano Ethan Bianco • Stephen Hill
MEDIA/REVIEWS
Cultural Attaché
"Apollo Chamber Players have created a more perfect union with this ambitious, timely and utterly engaging new album."
A thoughtful review celebrating the album's artistry, collaborations, and powerful storytelling.
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Texas Public Radio
"No one does Houston like the Apollo Chamber Players."
A feature and interview by Barry Brake exploring the inspiration behind WE THE PEOPLE and Apollo's celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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Pizzicato (Luxembourg)
"It offers an important counterpoint to a European's perspective on contemporary America."
In this in-depth review, Pizzicato praises WE THE PEOPLE as a powerful artistic reflection on democracy, freedom, and the many voices that shape the American experience.
Explore →
The Strad
"The string quartet is, perhaps, the most democratic ensemble in classical music."
In this featured essay for The Strad, Matthew J. Detrick shares the inspiration behind WE THE PEOPLE.
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Media Room
Exclusive Interview
Matthew J. Detrick sits down with Frank Housh to explore the vision, collaborations, and powerful themes behind WE THE PEOPLE.
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"Apollo Chamber Players have created a more perfect union with this ambitious, timely and utterly engaging new album."
A thoughtful review celebrating the album's artistry, collaborations, and powerful storytelling.
Explore →
Texas Public Radio
"No one does Houston like the Apollo Chamber Players."
A feature and interview by Barry Brake exploring the inspiration behind WE THE PEOPLE and Apollo's celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Explore→
Pizzicato (Luxembourg)
"It offers an important counterpoint to a European's perspective on contemporary America."
In this in-depth review, Pizzicato praises WE THE PEOPLE as a powerful artistic reflection on democracy, freedom, and the many voices that shape the American experience.
Explore →
The Strad
"The string quartet is, perhaps, the most democratic ensemble in classical music."
In this featured essay for The Strad, Matthew J. Detrick shares the inspiration behind WE THE PEOPLE.
Explore →
Media Room
Exclusive Interview
Matthew J. Detrick sits down with Frank Housh to explore the vision, collaborations, and powerful themes behind WE THE PEOPLE.
Explore →
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Apollo Chamber Players gratefully acknowledges the extraordinary artists, production team, and generous supporters whose vision, talent, and dedication helped bring WE THE PEOPLE to life.
Apollo Chamber Players
Matthew J. Detrick, Founder & Artistic & Executive Director
Producer, Recording & Mastering Engineer
Alan Bise
Producer & Recording Engineer (Fantasy on Symphony No. 7: Allegretto Groovando)
Ryan Edwards
Cover Image & Artwork
Liana Amaya
Graphic Design
Teresa B. Southwell
Album Underwriters
And Still We Cross
Underwritten by DatumSure
One Sweet Morning
Underwritten by Michael Managan in celebration of the life of Carolyn Smith Managan
The Color Blue
Underwritten by Venona B. Detrick
Record Label
Azica Records
Apollo Chamber Players gratefully acknowledges the extraordinary artists, production team, and generous supporters whose vision, talent, and dedication helped bring WE THE PEOPLE to life.
Apollo Chamber Players
Matthew J. Detrick, Founder & Artistic & Executive Director
Producer, Recording & Mastering Engineer
Alan Bise
Producer & Recording Engineer (Fantasy on Symphony No. 7: Allegretto Groovando)
Ryan Edwards
Cover Image & Artwork
Liana Amaya
Graphic Design
Teresa B. Southwell
Album Underwriters
And Still We Cross
Underwritten by DatumSure
One Sweet Morning
Underwritten by Michael Managan in celebration of the life of Carolyn Smith Managan
The Color Blue
Underwritten by Venona B. Detrick
Record Label
Azica Records
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