Tag Archives: Effervescent

Happy Midwest Eve!!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Montoya

One of the best weeks of the year (for me, at least) is again upon us… The Midwest Clinic!! Once again I will be showing at a booth this year. There is a bit of a difference as I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Costas Dafnis, Effervescent, Gotas (de Lluvia), Noisi Paintr Music, Philip Rice, The Midwest Clinic, The Widowmaker, Underwater Theme Productions | 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

Effervescent

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Montoya

When deciding on what to compose for my Master’s Thesis Composition, after much discussion, contemplation, and pestering, I ultimately decided on a work that would incorporate two things that “scared” me the most compositionally: a marimba solo and the orchestra. … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Effervescent, Fantasia for Marimba, Jeffery N. Lund, Nathan Daughtrey, Sangmi Lim | Comments Off

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

Composition Recital – Rehearsal

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Montoya

On Monday, April 6, we had the dress rehearsal in Staples Hall. This was the only time we got to check the balance of the group and to iron out any kinks. Luckily, I had edited the pieces and fixed … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Concerto for Marimba, Dawn Marie Lindblade, Effervescent, Jeff Lund, Staples Family Concert Hall | Comments Off

Composition Recital

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Montoya

Tomorrow night, Tuesday April 7 at 8:00 pm, my Master’s Composition Recital will be taking place!! The program will consist of pieces I have written while I have studied at Central Michigan University. Voodoo (2008) – Andrew Shankles, conductor Delirium: … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Concerto for Marimba, Delirium, Effervescent, Fresh Powder, Midnight Snowfall, Voodoo, Winter's First Whisper | 2 Comments

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