Jessie Montgomery hosts Nov 1 Open Music Concert at the Oregon Symphony
Featuring works by Jessie and music that inspires and informs her work by Derek Bermel, Benjamin Britten, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Alyssa Weinberg, and Angolan folk music
Jessie Montgomery Begins Week-Long Residence as Trondheim Kammermusikkfestival Composer, Sep 23-29
The week includes regional premieres of “Five Freedom Songs,” “Records from a Vanishing City,” and more. Jessie will lead masterclasses, rehearsals, and perform her “Rhapsody No. 1” and “Musings”!
Tickets Available for New York Philharmonic World Premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s “Project 19” Commission, Apr 09 – Apr 11, 2025
Conductor Jakub Hrůša leads the NY Phil in Jessie’s anticipated new work, part of “Project 19,” a multi-season initiative to commission and premiere 19 new works by 19 women composers
Jessie Montgomery in Residence at James Madison University 43rd Contemporary Music Festival, October 13-15
Jessie will lead rehearsals, seminars, and lectures, and her pieces will be performed by the Synergy Virtuosi, JMU Symphony Orchestra, and JMU Percussion Ensemble
National Symphony Orchestra Performs “Banner”, September 14th at The Kennedy Center
Jessie’s anthem for the 21st century and music by Carlos Simon and Aaron Copland come together as a “rousing collection of songs and stories that celebrate and challenge the American narrative”
Applications Open Now for 2024/25 Chicago Symphony Young Composer’s Initiative
With Jessie Montgomery’s mentorship, selected composers will workshop new chamber pieces, culminating in a performance by musicians of the Civic Orchestra on May 23, 2025
Jessie Montgomery’s Snapshots for Orchestra, Available Now for Programming
Jessie’s latest work for orchestra premiered with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Fabio Luisi. Click “Read More” to learn more about Snapshots and rent the score!
‘Loudmouth,’ with Original Score by Jessie Montgomery and Joel Goodman, Nominated for Emmy Award
LOUDMOUTH follows the life and battles of Reverend Al Sharpton through his six-decade journey from pastoral prodigy to racial justice firebrand to elder media statesman.
Juilliard Announces Jessie Montgomery In-Residence as Arnhold Creative Associate
Jessie will collaborate in workshops, performances, coachings, public discussions, and other special projects, and a Composer Spotlight on February 12th highlights her chamber music
Blacknificent 7 Merch, Available Now at the Chicago Symphony Store!
Click “Read More” to browse and order exclusive B7 apparel, mugs, totes, pins and more!
Upcoming World Premiere of “African Queens” with Compositions by the Blacknificent 7
The project, curated and to be performed by Soprano Karen Slack, debuts at Ravinia Festival August 1, 2024 followed by Aspen on August 7, 2024
Jessie Montgomery’s “Divided” Cello Concerto Recently out of Exclusivity
Click “Read More” to learn about Jessie Montgomery’s Cello Concerto, now available to program!