Author Archives: Montoya
Summer Update
Hello out there Internet Land! I know it’s been months since I last updated, but quite honestly, I haven’t had anything musically interesting to blog about. I thought I would just drop a line or two about what I have … Continue reading
“Dark Energy” in Virgina
Happy Summer!! Well… to most of you. I am still in marching band arranging world and don’t foresee myself leaving it for a few more weeks. But luckily I get some “mental health” days by heading to McLean, Virginia. On … Continue reading
“Voodoo”
After what seems like a long time (really only 1.5 years), I am finally posting a live recording of “Voodoo.” What took so long? Well, there are now two versions of the piece and for the first year, I had … Continue reading
“Voodoo” in D/FW
For the second time in as many weeks, I will be conducting “Voodoo” tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. Dave Carbone is the director of the Symphonic Band and we have worked together previously … Continue reading
“Voodoo” – Ohio Premiere
On Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 pm (EST), the William Mason High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Avious Jackson, will be performing “Voodoo.” This will not only be the Ohio premiere, but it will be the first time … Continue reading
“Dark Energy” Premiere
On Friday May 14th at 8:00 pm, the Plymouth Community Band will be premiering “Dark Energy” at Salem High School on the campus of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park in Canton, MI. This 10 minute work for band was commissioned by … Continue reading
Random Rule(s)…
…for Marching Band Arranging: Just because your synthesizer can do it, doesn’t mean the band CAN or SHOULD! If you only used a couple of notes from a theme, melody, counterline, and/or ostinato, then you really DIDN’T play the piece. … Continue reading
Oh, hi…
Just a very quick update… I have been fighting alleges for about five days now. Add to that the working on marching band shows and I’ve been pretty busy. Oh yeah… And I got an iPad! So I’m updating this … Continue reading
Dark Energy FTW!!!
Hello gang Just a quick note, since I posted the mp3 a few days ago, it has already been downloaded almost 500 times! Plus, I have already secured three performances! So to all of you… thanks!! For those interested in … Continue reading