Apollo Chamber Players Presents Season 18 American Story, Concert 1: Declare

Through spoken word newly commissioned music and visual art DECLARE illuminates the founding of our nation with a focus on civic identity historical truths and underrepresented narratives. Houston-based poets composers artists and students collaborate with Apollo to create a multidisciplinary concert that reflects the aspirations and complexities of America’s past and present - and promise for the future. 

Creative Team

Matthew J. Detrick founder artistic & executive director

Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton lead poet & co-artistic curator

Apollo Chamber Players

Matthew J. Detrick & Anabel Ramirez violin 

Matthew Dudzik cello

Houston Poets Laureate 

Robin Davidson (2015-17)

Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton (2017-19)

Leslie Contreras Schwartz (2019-21)

Outspoken Bean (2021-23)

Aris Kian Brown (2023-25) 

Reyes Ramirez (2025-27)

Composers

Jaylin Vinson

Jalen Baker

Emma Wine

​

Visual Artist

Marlo Saucedo 

Guest Artists

Drew Johnson vibraphone

Molly Wise viola

Program Partner

Lone Star College Departments of Behavioral and Social Science and Arts & Humanities

Host or Publisher Primo Artists