Jesse Ayers

 

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"Very Popular"

"Your Dance of the Mountain Raindrops is very popular in our country. It has been used several times as the theme music for some of our national television programs"  —Dubravka Jovicic, concert pianist.

"Most Imaginative"

"Jericho is by far the most imaginative, unusual and successful work I have ever performed in 33 years of conducting.” 
—Richard Fischer, conductor, CUC Wind Symphony

"Total Knock Out"

"The Passion of John Brown is a total knock-out.  On a purely visceral level it is magnificent."  —Christopher Wilkins, Music Director, Akron Symphony Orchestra

The Dancing King "nearly blew my socks off with intense rhythmic drive and beautiful melodic writing. Make no mistake, this reviewer is impressed with the writing."—Dr. Mark Nelson, professional tubist and educator


The Passion of John Brown is an amazing work, beautifully paced and orchestrated. I love it." —David Daniels, conductor and author of Orchestral Music.


Coming Events

Sunday, February 12, 2012, Canton, Ohio

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photo of Cynthia Skelley WohlschlagerCynthia Skelley Wohlschlager

Rahab
Cynthia Skelley-Wohlschlager, mezzo-soprano
Patrick Wicliffe, piano
Cable Recital Hall
Cultural Center for the Arts
1001 Market Ave. North
3:00 p.m. local time

This will be an "Informance." The composer and performers
will discuss the work and answer questions from the audience.

March 7, 2012, Lemont, Illinois

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photo of Jesse Ayers and Jeffrey Doebler

Flashbax
South Suburban Conference Honor Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
Performing Arts Center
Lemont High School
7:00 p.m. local time

Saturday, May 19, 2012, Yakima, Washington

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photo of Lawrence Golan          Lawrence Golan

Jericho
Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Golan, conducting
The Capitol Theatre
7:30 p.m. local time

 

March 17, 2013, New Ulm, Minnesota

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COMMISSIONED WORK
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod National Band Festival
Martin Luther College

April 2013, Middletown, New York

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photo of Kevin ScottKevin Scott

Jericho
SUNY Orange Symphonic Band
Kevin Scott, conductor
Paramount Theater
17 South Street

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