Bird Tribe Orchestra - Portrait

Thomasa Eckert/The Bird Tribe Orchestra

Thomasa Eckert grew up in a family of opera singers. She specializes in twentieth century music, particularly those compositions requiring a theatrical presentation. Her ensemble The Bird Tribe Orchestra included Richard III aka Rich Eckert, Sid Law, Thomasa Eckert, and Matthew Lyon.

Artist Support Program 2004: Recorded their album Palace of the Birds

Artist Support Program 2000: Recorded their album Red Ruby Palace

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  • Yellow leaf on an orange background. White text reads Thomasa and the Bird Tribe Orchestra, Red Ruby Palace.
    Thomasa and the Bird Tribe Orchestra - Prelude/Dance of the Faeries
  • The Bird Tribe Orchestra - Danza Venusia
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