The Daraja Ensemble is a music collaborative committed to bridging performers with audiences worldwide. The ensemble seeks to spread the love of music through outreach projects and adventurous, exciting programming. Collectively, this wind quintet holds a wealth of performance experience; members of the ensemble have concertized in nearly every continent and performed with the Boston Ballet, New World Symphony, Arizona Opera, Lunar Ensemble, Symphoria, and the KBS Symphony. Most recently, Daraja has been selected as a semi-finalist for the 2016 M-PRIZE International Chamber Arts Competition held May 17-20 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The M-PRIZE seeks to identify and showcase the highest caliber of international chamber arts ensembles by providing assistance in launching careers through prizes and professional development opportunities.

Daraja musicians have won several competitions on their respective instruments and have been awarded fellowships to esteemed music festivals including, Pa