Dan Monte

Dan comes from a long line of Portuguese and Canadian musicians settled in Southeastern Coastal Massachusetts. He deeply enjoys collaborating with other artists, and has been seen playing Off-Broadway (J2 Spotlight Theatre Comp.), and accompanying Modern & Improv Dance Classes (Rutgers University). Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Ithaca College, and a master’s degree in Music Performance from Rutgers University. Dan is also an avid composer of contemporary classical music, jazz, pop, film, and commercial music. Currently, Dan lives in Massachusetts, where he teaches music at UMASS Dartmouth, produces podcasts, and enjoys drinking coffee, cooking, and playing chess. 

Concert Pieces

All of my pieces are available for performance. I am also accepting commissions. Please inquire by email.

As a composer, I typically write whatever is in front of me. When I notice something in the world I often compose about it as a way of exploring my feelings about it. Some inspiration also comes from the medium for which I’m composing. I am frequently challenged to write for unorthodox groups of instruments, and this keeps my creativity nice and fresh. I hope you enjoy these pieces!

“and he got away with It” (2021)
Performed by The Ringers
https://www.ringersbrass.org/
“i long for the Moon” (2021)
Performed by the Julius Quartet
https://john-batchelder-te9k.squarespace.com/

“Dunk” (2024) for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano

“Malady” (2023) for Full Orchestra

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“Melting Point” (2024) for Trombone Ensemble

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“and he got away with It” (2021) for Brass Quintet

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“Meditatum” (2022) for Full Orchestra

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“whisps” (2021) for Classical Guitar

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“night of the Crescent” (2020) for String Quartet

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“dr. asimov called him Gizmo” (2020) for Woodwind Quintet

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I do have more pieces available in my archive. These are just a few. If you’re interested in hearing more, please write me and I would be happy to send some your way.

monted3@gmail.com