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Hello! I am David V. Montoya - composer, teacher, and tenor. Thank you for visiting my website! In this website, you will find a listing of my PUBLISHED and MANUSCRIPT scores, NON-CHORAL scores and COMMISSIONED WORKS. There is also a PHOTO GALLERY that chronicles my musical life with dear friends who have crossed my path along the way. On THE BOOKSHELF you will find several books that have inspired me and that have served me well in developing my craft. They may come in handy for you too.
Just for fun, I have included a listing of my self-proclaimed BEST AND WORST ROCK/POP SONGS of all time. If you agree or disagree with me, let's start a fun musical conversation about it. Finally, my CONTACT INFO. Please feel free to drop me a line if you would like to chat about my music, solicit a commission, or perform an unpublished work. Please let my know if you would like a complimentary copy of any score, and I will be happy to mail it out to you, or send it in a PDF document. Any pieces in this website that say [FREE DOWNLOAD] are yours to copy and perform as needed - my gift to you. You may use the search box below to find a score or recording anywhere on this site.
Just for fun, I have included a listing of my self-proclaimed BEST AND WORST ROCK/POP SONGS of all time. If you agree or disagree with me, let's start a fun musical conversation about it. Finally, my CONTACT INFO. Please feel free to drop me a line if you would like to chat about my music, solicit a commission, or perform an unpublished work. Please let my know if you would like a complimentary copy of any score, and I will be happy to mail it out to you, or send it in a PDF document. Any pieces in this website that say [FREE DOWNLOAD] are yours to copy and perform as needed - my gift to you. You may use the search box below to find a score or recording anywhere on this site.
In the Winter 2019 edition of Cantate, my article in the section "Top 5 for Your Choir: Choral Composition" took a different approach giving the top several things that I learned from my mentors over the years. The article references the entire list which is posted here. Please send my your own lists and some of your gleaned wisdom may appear in a future article in the Cantate! Send to davypavy@aol.com.
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What's New?WAVES OF THE K'GUTTRIAN SEAThis is a brand new piece for three steel-string acoustic guitars. The piece was inspired by the amazing California Guitar Trio and is dedicated to them. Although the piece is still in DRAFT form, you can listen to the preview here! Please contact me if you are interested in seeing the score.
OUR TRUE HERITAGE
The premiere of OUR TRUE HERITAGE, commissioned by the CONTRA COSTA CHORALE and based on the poem of the same name by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, took place on November 19 and 20, 2016 in Berkeley, California. The piece was written for SATB choir, harp and baritone solo. Jillian Risigari-gai was my harp coach and she played the premiere beautifully. Sepp Hammar was the amazing voice who sang the baritone solos. This 20 minute work includes 3 choral movements and 2 harp interludes. It was my pleasure to work with the lovely and talented Cindy Beitmen as she led the wonderful chorale members in their 50th Anniversary celebration. OUR TRUE HERITAGE will be performed again on April 30, 2017 with Dr. Jonathan Talberg conducting his church choir from the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Come on out for the 11am service to hear the piece! OUR TRUE HERITAGE was given it's 2nd performance on April 20, 2017 at the 1st Congregational Church of Los Angeles under the beautiful direction of Dr. Jon Talberg.
Once again, Jillian Risigari-gai mesmerized us with her beautiful harp playing. Listen to the recordings below: MAGDALENE
will receive its California premiere on April 10, 2016 in Napa, CA at Mont La Salle. Jan Lanterman will conduct the women of Sing Napa Valley in a concert that will also include Randall Thompson's TESTAMENT OF FREEDOM for men's voices. MAGDALENE was written last year for Jennie Tibben and the Bella Voce Women's Ensemble based on the beautiful poetry of Bill Wallis. It traces the spiritual transformation of Mary in 5 movements for choir and instrumental ensemble. Click here to read the Napa Valley Register article. Listen to the entire work below: SICUT CERVUS
SICUT CERVUS (SSA) was performed this past Spring by the wonderful by Coro Femenino, Pontificia Catholica Universidad de Peru.. The piece found on www.MusicSpoke.com by their wonderful conductor Isabel Salas. |
SONGS OF FATHERHOOD can now be heard on Spotify.com and purchased on iTunes and Loudr.fm. SONGS OF FATHERHOOD was broadcast on KING-FM in Seattle on Father's Day. Look for more great performances of this work in the coming months. Read more about this work by clicking MANUSCRIPT SCORES. You can also see a video of the premiere performance. THIS LIGHT IS MINE
The next collaboration between D. V. M. and Bill Wallis is the new Christmas carol THIS LIGHT IS MINE. Please write me for an advanced perusal copy. This Light Is Mine is a modern carol with an ancient flavor. It includes modes that are reminiscent of ages past, as well as a strong community singing component. It is meant to celebrate the festive season in unity while being cognizant of suffering in the world. The percussion adds both a ritual and tribal feel to the music and sentiment, which alternates between spirited and reflective, finally ending with the message of peace, joy and sweet goodwill. Light was premiered by the La Habra High School Chamber Singers on Dec. 1, 2015. It was also recorded as a studio in May of 2019. Hear the recording below! LIGHT OF MARY
Brandon Elliott and the Choral Arts Initiative of Orange County, CA commissioned me to write a new piece last Spring. It was premiered on July 16, 2017. I was be one of five composers performed at the concert at St. Mark's Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA. The piece is called LIGHT OF MARY for SSAATTBB acappella. The choir was amazing and so was the music by my colleagues Dale Trumbore, Saunder Choi, Luke Flynn and Jeffrey Derus. Congratulations to all! NEW COMMISSION!
My latest project will be a new piece for harp and flute commissioned by Jillian Risigari-gai Lopez. EIGHT NOBLE MINIATURES will be premiered this summer. Stay tuned for more information. Hear a computerized version of it now: PEACE IS EVERY STEPPeace is Every Step is a choral meditation on the poem of the same name by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. The premiere was given by Bradley Scott Pierson and his wonderful Glass City Singers in Spring of 2018.
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My goal is to foster strong working relationships with conductors, composers and other musicians, and to continue to build up our respective musical lives. My goal is to continue to produce music that makes the world a happier and more thoughtful place. My goal is to share the joy of music with friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. I would love to hear from you! I would love to write for you. I would love to make music with you!
Peace and happiness!
David V. Montoya
[updated 11-10-19]
Peace and happiness!
David V. Montoya
[updated 11-10-19]