Tag Archives: Central Michigan University

Happy Pranksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Montoya

It seems like months ago that I was able to enjoy a full week at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job; being able to travel to different schools during the fall and to marching band contests. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Arranger, Composer | Tagged Central, Central Michigan University, Fantasia for Marimba & Wind Ensemble, John Nichol, Marimba, Séance | Comments Off

Performance Update

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Montoya

To say that 2009 has been the best year (so far) for performances would be an understatement. By no means do I have Mackey numbers, but for me, this is a HUGE improvement and a sign, I hope, of things … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged California State University Bakersfield Community Band, Central Michigan University, Delirium, Doug Davis, Effervescent, Fantasia for Marimba, Fresh Powder, Grinnell College, Jeffery N. Lund, John Mackey, McNeil High School Band, Midnight Snowfall, Plymouth Community Band, Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Robert E. Lee High School, Ronald Reagan High School, Spatial Tendencies, St. Charles East High School Band, Texas Tech University Percussion Ensemble, The Highway, Voodoo, Winter's First Whisper | 1 Comment

Graduate Composition Recital

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Montoya

Tuesday was the big night as two years of hard work finally paid off. All the music that was performed was written while I was a student at C.M.U. After starting the concert late for a few nervous minutes (as … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Andrew Shankles, Central Michigan University, Delirium, Douglas Burtch Jr., Effervescent, Fantasia for Marimba & Wind Ensemble, Fresh Powder, Jeffery N. Lund, Midnight Snowfall, Momtoya, Voodoo, Winter's First Whisper | Comments Off

Back in the MiP

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Montoya

I am finally back in Michigan after a fun, and tiring, trip to Bakersfield, CA. I’ll be sure to debrief later in the week when I get all my pictures loaded. But I just wanted to say how hard it … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Central Michigan University, Mahler | Comments Off

Previously… on MontBlog #2

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Montoya

Towards the end of summer 2008, I finished my 5th piece for wind band, Voodoo. This piece was supposed to be a grade 3, but with all my music, it ended up much harder than I thought it would. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Update | Tagged BCM International, Central Michigan University, Concerto for Marimba, Costas Dafnis, Delirium, Effervescent, Gotas (de Lluvia), Midwest Clinic, Noisi Paintr Music, Ostentatious, Philip Rice, T.M.E.A., Underwater Theme Productions, Voodoo | Comments Off

Previously… on MontBlog #1

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Montoya

I suppose I should update as to what has been happening since last summer, yes? Alright… so be it. This entry may be a bit sporadic, or “Larry King”-syle, but so be it! That’s how my stories work!! In February, … Continue reading →

Posted in Update | Tagged ACCBDA, Central Michigan University, Crystal Microphone, Mahler | 3 Comments