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 (3–4pm every Tuesday, through May 2023).
julianbennettholmes@icloud.com
Upcoming concerts
- Organ meditations
Through mid-May, every Tuesday from 3–4pm, at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University.
- Greek music for clarinet & organ
Thursday, May 11, at 6pm, at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University. George Stathos, clarinet; Julian Bennett Holmes, organ.
- 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.
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