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Jesse Ayers, composer

PAST PERFORMANCES
​2011 - 2015


December 6, 2015, Chicago, IL
​VENI EMMANUEL
Saint Xavier University Chorale and Wind Ensemble
Laura Bogan, Joshua Thompson, conductors
​Chicago

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PREMIERE
​BENEATH SUSPICION
​Winner, Opera Kansas Zepick Modern Opera Composition Prize
​Finalist Honorable Mention, 2017-18 American Prize in Composition—Opera
November 13, 2015
Soprani Compagni
Indiana Wesleyan University

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Saturday, October 17, 2015
​RAHAB
Finalist, 2014 American Prize in Composition—Band
Maura Janton Cock, mezzo-soprano
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
Valparaiso, IN

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​October 10, 2015
​RAHAB
Finalist, 2014 American Prize in Composition—Band
Cynthia Skelly Wohlschlager, mezzo-soprano
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Canton, Ohio

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October 3, 2015
THE PASSION OF JOHN BROWN
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​​​​Winner, 2011 American Prize in Orchestral Composition
Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra
Nan Washburn, conducting;  Emery Stephens, narrating

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July 16, 2015
​AKEDAH
Luther Summer Music Honors Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler,conducting
​Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

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June 9, 2015
​PRIVATE EYE PROWL
Fort Wayne Area Community Band
Susan Jehl, conducting
​Fort Wayne, Indiana

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May 15, 2015
​JERICHO
Abington Symphony Orchestra
John Sall, conducting
​Abington, Pennsylvania

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March 29, 2015
​AKEDAH
Concordia University Irvine Wind Orchestra
Jeffrey Held, conducting
​Irvine, California

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December 13, 2014
​VENI EMMANUEL
Ohio Northern University Orchestra
Travis Jürgens, conducting
​Ada, Ohio

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December 6-7, 2014
VENI EMMANUEL
Waldorf College Christmas Concert
Joshua Thompson and Travis Beck, directors
​Forest City, Iowa

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December 6-7, 2014
​VENI EMMANUEL
Milligan College Christmas Concert
K. Brown, N. DeLong, A. Elliot, directors
​Johnson City, Tennessee

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December 6, 2014
​FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra
Sheldon Bair, conducting
​Bel Air, Maryland

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December 4, 2014
​VENI EMMANUEL
Rossview High School Concert Wind Ensemble
Brock Cobb, director
​Clarksville, Tennessee

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November 24, 2014
​AKEDAH
Marietta College Wind Ensemble
Marshall Kimball, conducting
​Marietta, Ohio

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October 18, 2014
​PRIVATE EYE PROWL
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Valparaiso, Indiana

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October 11, 2014
​JERICHO
​​​​Finalist, 2013 & 2014 American Prize in Composition—Band
Biola Symphony Orchestra and Paul Delgado Singers
Marlin Owen, conducting
Donte Apperwhite, narrating
​La Mirada, California

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July 24, 2014
PRIVATE EYE PROWL
​Michigan City Municipal Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Michigan City, Indiana

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July 17-18, 2014
​AKEDAH
Brigham Young University Idaho Symphony Band
Darrell Brown, conducting
​Jon Linford, narrating
​Rexburg, Idaho

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July 17, 2014
​PRIVATE EYE PROWL
Luther Summer Music Festival Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Decorah, Iowa

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June 4, 2014
​AKEDAH
Brigham Young University Idaho Symphony Band
Darrell Brown, conducting
​Jon Linford, narrating
​Rexburg, Idaho

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June 1, 2014
​FLASHBAX
WindWorks of Washington Wind Symphony
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Alexandria, Virginia

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June 1, 2014
​PRIVATE EYE PROWL
WindWorks of Washington Wind Symphony
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Alexandria, Virginia

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May 6, 2014
​THE MAGICAL MYSTICAL RAIN FOREST
Louisiana Tech Low Brass Ensemble
​Rustin, LA

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March 31, 2014
WALDSTEIN EXPRESS
​Humor in Music - Humorous Music for Serious Times
​Otterbein University, Westerville, OH

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January 25, 2014
​PRIVATE EYE PROWL
Indiana Junior All-State Band (Premiere)
​Fort Wayne, Indiana

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January 11, 2014
FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS
The Hollis Town Band and Christmas Chorus
Hollis, New Hampshire

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December 6-8, 2013
​VENI EMMANUEL
Malone University Chorale, Symphonic Band, & Orchestra
​Canton, Ohio

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Friday, December 6, 2013
​FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS
Austin State University Choral Christmas Concert
​Nacogdoches,Texas

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April 27, 2013, Tiffin, OH
​FLASHBAX
Heidelberg University Symphonic Band
John Owen, conducting
Tiffin, Ohio

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Jesse with Dr. John Owen

Sunday, April 14, 2013
​RAHAB
Laurel Weir, soprano
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Canton, Ohio

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Laurel Weir

April 14, 2013
​FLASHBAX
Heidelberg University Symphonic Band
John Owen, conducting
Tiffin, Ohio

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PREMIERE
​March 17, 2013
AKEDAH
Wisconsin Lutheran Synod National Honors Band
Erin Meissner, conducting
​Brente Nolte, organ;  Mark Zarling, narrating
New Ulm, Minnesota

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Chapel of Christ, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

February 24, 2013
​FLASHBAX
Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds
​David Turrill, conducting
New Concord, Ohio

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Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds

PREMIERE
January 20, 2013
​FLASHBAX
Ohio Private Colleges Honors Band
​John Owen, conducting
Zanesville, Ohio

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December 1, 2012
​VENI EMMANUEL
Concord Chamber Orchestra, Jamin Hoffman, conductor
The Lutheran A Cappella Chorus, David Mohr, director  
The Bach Chamber Choir, Brian McLinden, director
The Basillica of St. Josaphat, Milwaukee, WI

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October 29, 2012
​PRAYERS FROM THE ASHES
Cynthia Skelley Wohlschlager, mezzo-soprano
Malone University, Canton, Ohio

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October 29, 2012
​WALDSTEIN EXPRESS
Michael Benson, Jack Ballard, Mark Greer, Ralitsa Smith, pianos
Malone University, Canton, Ohio

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Saturday, May 19, 2012
​JERICHO
Yakima Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
​Lawrence Golan, conducting
​Yakima, Washington 

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The Yakima Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

April 15, 2012
​FLASHBAX
Case Western Reserve University Symphonic Winds
​Gary Ciepluch, conducting
Cleveland, Ohio

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The Case Western Reserve University Symphonic Winds

Friday, April 13, 2012
​FLASHBAX
Malone University Symphonic Band
​Jesse Ayers, conducting
​Canton, Ohio

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Sunday, February 12, 2012
​RAHAB
Cynthia Skelly Wohlschlager, soprano
Patrick Wickliffe, piano
​Canton, Ohio

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Cynthia Skelly Wohlschlager

Monday, January 30, 2012, Canton, Ohio
WALDSTEIN EXPRESS
Malone University Faculty Piano Ensemble
Michael Benson, Sandra Carnes, Jack Ballard, Patrick Wicliffe, pianos

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January 21, 2012
​THE DANCING KING
Jerry Young, tuba
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Jerry Young

Saturday, December 10, 2011
​FANFARE AND CAROLL FOR CHIRSTMAS
SUNY-Orange Symphonic Band
​Kevin Scott, conducting
​Middletown, New York

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December 3, 2011
​THE FIRE OF THE LIVING GOD
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra
Sheldon Bair, conducting
Bel Air, Maryland


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Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, November 17, 2011
RAHAB / JERICHO
​AND THEY GATHERED ON MOUNT CARMEL
Ayers Biblical Epics Trilogy Concert
The Windiana Concert Band
Beth Ray Westlund, mezzo-soprano
Jeffrey Scott Deobler, conducting
Valparaiso, Indiana

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Sunday, October 30, 2011
THE PASSION OF JOHN BROWN
St. Edwards University Symphony Orchestra
​Robert Radmer, conducting
Austin, Texas

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October 29, 2011
​THE DANCING KING
Tony Zilincik, tuba
Columbus, OH

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Tony Zilincik

Monday, October 17, 2011
​JERICHO
Riverbend Symphonic Band
Aaron Noë, conducting
Fredericksburg, VA

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Riverbend High School Symphonic Band

PREMIERE
​Thursday, July 21, 2011
RAHAB
Beth Ray Westlund, soprano
Luther Summer Music Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Decorah, Iowa

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Jeffery Scott Doebler, Beth Ray Westlund, Jesse Ayers

Thursday, July 21, 2011
RACHEL WEEPING FOR HER CHILDREN: IN MEMORIAM SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Luther Summer Music Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conducting
​Decorah, Iowa

Thursday, May 26, 2011
​JERICHO
The Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Chorale
Lawrence Golan, conducting
Kenneth Cox, narrating
​Denver, Colorado

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The Lamont Symphony Orchestra

March 24, 25, 26 (matinee & evening), 27 (matinee), 2011
DANCE OF THE MOUNTAIN RAINDROPS
TUBING THE TOWNSEND "Y"
The Dayton Ballet
​Susanne Payne, choreographer
Victoria Theater, Schuster Center
Dayton Ohio

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Susanne Payne, choreographer

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
​JERICHO
University of Portland Wind Symphony
Patrick Murphy, conducting
Portland, Oregon

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University of Portland Wind Symphony

Sunday, March 6, 2011
​AND THEY GATHERED ON MOUNT CARMEL
University of Rhode Island Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Gene Pollart, conducting
Kingston, RI

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University of Rhode Island Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Sunday, February 6, 2011
JERICHO
​Martin Luther College Wind Symphony
Miles Wurster, conducting
New Ulm, MN

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Martin Luther College Wind Symphony

Monday, January 24, 2011
RAHAB
Cynthia Skelly Wohlschlager, soprano
Malone University
​Canton, Ohio

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