Tag Archives: Voodoo

“Voodoo”

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Montoya

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 →

Posted in Composer | Tagged James Martin HS, Voodoo | Comments Off

“Voodoo” – Ohio Premiere

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Montoya

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 →

Posted in Composer | Tagged John Mackey, Voodoo, Westminster School, William Mason High School | Comments Off

Dark Energy

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Montoya

I am very fortunate to have been commissioned by Carl Battishill and the Plymouth Community Band to write a new work for wind band in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Carl and the PCB have actually performed a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Composer | Tagged Alfred Reed, Carl Battishill, Danse Moods, Dark Energy, Myth, Plymouth Community Band, Russian Christmas Music, Voodoo, Winter's First Whisper | 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

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