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Jessie Montgomery

Composer • Violinist

Jessie Montgomery

Composer • Violinist
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“One of the most distinctive and communicative voices in the US, as a player and a creator.”
BBC

Jessie Montgomery Featured in January/February 2026 Issue of Strings Magazine

Jessie discusses self-publishing, growing from printing and mailing her own scores, her perspective on the commissioning and deadline model, and advice for emerging composers

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4/30 at 11PM ET: The Everything Band on WNYC New Sounds

The genre-bending, all-star collective spearheaded by Jessie makes its radio debut live at WNYC this Thursday, with music by Jessie and Pascal Le Boeuf and interviews with the composers

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May 1st, 2026: The Everything Band at Kaufman Music Center

Jessie’s residency with Kaufman includes masterclasses, rehearsals, collaborative projects, community events, and two exciting concerts on April 29 and May 1st

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Jessie Montgomery Announces International Tour of New Cello Concerto, “These Righteous Paths,” Featuring Abel Selaocoe

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WETA Interview with Jessie Montgomery Now Available for Streaming On-Demand

Jessie discusses details of some of her popular works, what it means to be a “composer in residence,” how composers are stronger together, and more!

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January 25: Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic perform Jessie’s “Strum” at their Radio City Music Hall Debut

Jessie’s piece features alongside Gershwin’s “An American in Paris,” a waltz from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Strauss’s “Blue Danube,” the Overture from Bernstein’s “Wonderful Town,” and more

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Feb 13 at 92NY: Jessie Montgomery, violin; Jlin, electronics; Third Coast Percussion

TCP will perform Jessie’s “Lady Justice/Black Justice, The Song” and “In Color” Suite, and Jessie herself will perform Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion

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Interview with Jessie Montgomery featured in Violinist.com Best Reads of 2025

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NPR’s Best Classical of 2025 highlights 3 pieces by Jessie Montgomery

The list features Jessie’s “Hymn for Everyone” by the Chicago Symphony and Muti, “Study No. 1” by Third Coast Percussion, and “Peace” for clarinet and piano by Anthony McGill and Gloria Chien

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Third Coast Percussion’s album featuring Jessie’s “Study No. 1” and “In Color” Suite nominated for Grammy awards

Final round Grammy voting is open now! Consider voting “Standard Stoppages” for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance and Best Engineered Album, Classical

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Jessie Montgomery recieves 2025 Creative Impact Award

The award from United States Artists recognizes the efforts of artists and organizations that have sparked creativity, artistic growth, and collaboration in Great Lakes communities

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Event tickets on sale now: Preludes, Interludes, and Epilogues

Join Jessie for an evening of storytelling, celebration, and music centered around the release of the new book The Struggle Continues by Jessie’s mother, playwright, director, and performer Robbie McCauley.

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Scores & Parts

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Publishing

For rental inquiries, licensing, and video sync requests
Philip Rothman, NYC Music Services
philip@nycmusicservices.com

 

Management

For new commissions, curatorial opportunities and appearances
John Zion, Alicia Horwitz, MKI Artists
john@mkiartists.com, alicia@mkiartists.com – (802) 658-2592

Public Relations

For media inquiries and interview requests:
Katy Salomon, Primo Artists
katy@primoartists.com – (646) 801-9406

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