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
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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.
East Coast Premiere of “Concerto Grosso” at Tanglewood, August 10th
Musicians from the Tanglewood Music Center present the new work at the Studio E venue!
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!
Praise for the World Premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s “Procession”
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Stream big dog little dog’s performance at ChamberQUEER 2024: Constellation Chicago
Jessie and Eleonore Oppenheim performed at ChamberQUEER’s Pride Month celebration of queer community, diversity, and excellence in chamber music. Stream the event recordings now!