“THE IDEAL SOUNDTRACK AND PERHAPS BALM FOR OUR CURRENT 'TOXIC'… times”

– Frank J. Oteri, NewMusicBox

Jennifer's work draws toward subjects that are political and even provocative. Her collaboration with librettist Kendall A, Prisoner of Conscience, has been described as "the ideal soundtrack and perhaps balm for our current 'toxic'…times" by Frank J. Oteri of NewMusicBox. Her piece Blue Glacier Decoy, written as a musical response to the Olympic National Park, depicts the melting glaciers of the Pacific Northwest. Her partnership with writer Scott Woods, You Are Not Alone, evokes the fallout of the #MeToo Movement.

Works

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DUST

Tiny Dancer

2022
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Chamber

Lilac Tears

2022
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Chamber

“Jennifer Jolley's The Eyes of the World Are Upon You, also commissioned for the UT Wind Ensemble, drew inspiration from the state's decision to allow guns on college campuses on the 50th anniversary of the UT Tower Shooting. This work is fittingly heavy considering the tragedy, with sudden blaring ensemble sounds and a haunting siren call throughout.”

—Keith Finke, AllMusic.com

News

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April 11, 2024

New Music USA Board of Directors

We're delighted to welcome Jennifer Jolley to the New Music USA Board of Directors! Congratulations, Jenn! 🌟

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events

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July 30, 2024

6:30PM

Interlochen, MI

Lives & Opinions of Literary Cats

Interlochen Faculty Composers Recital Alex Shiozaki (violin), Jeffrey Lastrapes (cello), and Sergio Ruiz (piano)
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July 27 - 31, 2024

Twin Lake, MI

Ash

Blue Lake Fine Arts Adult Saxophone Ensemble, conducted by Jeff Heisler
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November 11, 2024

Rochester, MI

Ash

Oakland University Saxophone Studio, conducted by Jeff Heisler
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January 21, 2025

Dallas, TX

The Eyes of the World Are upon You

Dallas Winds, conducted by Jerry Junkin
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