JESSIE MONTGOMERY

Jessie Montgomery is a New York native violinist , composer and music educator, performing and giving workshops throughout the United States and abroad. ... “Many composers would have been wary of a commission to write a tribute to the 200th anniversary of “ The Star Spangled Banner “ ...Ms. Montgomery readily accepted the challenge, writing an urgent, inventive piece titled ‘Banner’...She daringly transforms the anthem, folding it into a teaming create a musical melting pot .