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!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
World Premiere Choreography by Donald Byrd to Jessie’s “Source Code”
Donald Byrd visualizes dances for Source Code, imagining the spiritual I Love The Lord, performed by Josephine Howell, as the basis for physical gestures.
Jessie hosts episode of Performance Today, showcasing her musical influences and inspirations
The episode features music by Jessie and Christina Courtin, Carla Kihlstedt, Shawn Okpebholo, Third Coast Percussion, and her parents’ band, Sedition Ensemble
Jessie Montgomery Interview on Aspen Public Radio
Following the Festival Orchestra’s performance, Jessie speaks about the origin and message of her “Hymn for Everyone”, her inspirations, and her identity as a composer and performer.
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