“There is brilliance happening here.” - The Chicago Tribune

"Each instrument becomes a painter’s brush, sweeping across a vast white canvas to create an atmosphere that feels otherworldly." - WFMT Chicago

“This ensemble’s stylistic and sonic unity is uncommonly good and very impressive” - The International Horn Society

Black Moon Trio is a horn, violin, and piano ensemble devoted to the power of storytelling; where music becomes narrative, and sound becomes a vessel for memory, identity, and imagination.

At the heart of Black Moon Trio’s mission is the belief that classical music is for everyone. Through innovative performances, original commissions, and collaborations across artistic disciplines, they spotlight the work of composers of color, women composers, and others historically excluded from the classical canon. Their adventurous programming blends newly commissioned works with reimagined classics, interdisciplinary collaborations, and thought-provoking themes—crafting concerts that challenge traditional expectations while fostering a sense of inclusivity and discovery. Recent commissions include works by award-winning composers Jeff Scott, Stacy Garrop, and Gala Flagello. In addition to their own productions, Black Moon Trio has curated concert experiences for Connecticut Summerfest and the Ravinia Festival, expanding access to chamber music through immersive, community-informed programming.

Beyond the stage, Black Moon Trio inspires curiosity and creativity through engaging educational programs reaching thousands of participants each year. Their members bring extensive experience not only in chamber music performance, but also music education in social service settings, university-level workshops, multi-day residencies, and arts-integrated curriculum development. These collective strengths allow the trio to offer performances and learning experiences that bring curriculum to life through vivid, interactive musical experiences that invite participants to create, reflect, and lead. 

Whether in concert halls, classrooms, or community spaces, Black Moon Trio invites listeners of all ages and backgrounds to experience classical music that echoes far beyond the final chord.