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Jesse Monkman is a composer and percussionist originally hailing from Boston, MA. He received his degrees from the New England Conservatory where he studied with Frank Epstein and Will Hudgins of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. While in the New England area, he played with the Portland Symphony Orchestra of Maine, Boston Modern Orchestra, as well as other performance venues in the Boston area.
Currently, he resides in Savannah, Georgia where he plays with the Jacksonville Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Savannah Sinfonietta, and Hilton Head Orchestra, as well as performing recital and teaching engagements in Georgia.
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Nocturnal Dance
for Solo Marimba
by Jesse Monkman
Level: Advanced
Our price: $16.00
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Description:
Nocturnal Dance is another 4-mallet marimba solo by percussionist/composer, Jesse Monkman, from Boston, MA. It explores a variety of contrasting moods from lyrical to intense, and calls upon the performer to explore their own expressive and unique characteristics to enhance the musical interpretation. Perfect for recitals, festivals, or jury exams, Nocturnal Dance is...
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Ostinato
for Solo Marimba
by Jesse Monkman
Level: Med-difficult
Our price: $14.00
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Description:
Ostinato is another creative marimba solo by composer and percussionist Jesse Monkman. As the title suggests, it's built on a repeating pattern introduced in the left hand. This pattern places accents on a cycle of beats which will make this an outstanding technical etude as well as recital piece. Its lyrical qualities placed over the groove-based patterns make this a good...
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Parody
for Solo Marimba
by Jesse Monkman
Level: Medium
Our price: $14.00
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Description:
Perfect for recitals, festivals, or jury exams, Parody is challenging for average 4-mallet players and is enjoyable for performers and audiences alike. Requires a 4 1/3 octave marimba (low A). The piece is divided into four distinct sections, each utilizing different foundations of 4-mallet playing with room for much expression and musical phrasing.
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Rite of Passage
for Solo Marimba and Three Multi-Percussionists
by Jesse Monkman
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 4 players
Our price: $35.00
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Description:
Rite of Passage is an invigorating ensemble work by noted composer/percussionist, Jesse Monkman. Perfect for advanced recitals and percussion ensemble concerts, it is sure to become the smash hit of your program! This piece is written for solo marimba and three percussionists with multi-percussion setups. It was premiered at Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory of...
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