Julian Bennett Holmes
Julian Bennett Holmes (b. 1991 in Brooklyn) is an award-winning composer and organist, harpsichordist, percussionist; in charge of chapel music at Columbia University; associate editor of Music & Nature; doctoral candidate at the Manhattan School of Music; Adjunct Associate Professor at Hofstra University.
He performs weekly organ meditations at Columbia University (on break until September, 2023).
julianbennettholmes@icloud.com
Upcoming concerts
- The St. Paul’s Echo
Tuesday, May 16, at 7pm, at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University. Julian Bennett Holmes performs two site-specific world premieres for drum set and organ by composer Yike Zhang. Free and open to all.
- Balkan–Anatolian Modes
Thursday, May 18, at 8pm, at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University. Greek music, with clarinetist George Stathos. Julian Bennett Holmes accompanies on the organ. Free and open to all.
Recent works
2022
2021
2020
Recent press
Teaching
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Music, Hofstra University, 2022–present
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Doctoral Teaching Fellow, Manhattan School of Music, 2018–present
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Private lessons
in composition, orchestration, and doctoral entrance exam & comprehensive exam preparation. Email to arrange a lesson.
Prizes
2021
2020
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Kaleidoscope call for scores
Semi-finalist
2019
2018
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ASCAP Young Composer Awards
Finalist
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Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble composer search
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Society for Chamber Music in Rochester Young Composer Award
2017
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National Federation of Music Clubs Young Composers Awards
2016
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International Antonín Dvořák Composition Competition
Second prize
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Mannes College Bohuslav Martinů Prize
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Mannes College Felix Salzer Award
Education
