Jeffrey Mumford: Classical Musician in New York

About Jeffrey Mumford

Jeffrey Mumford is a U.S. composer whose music moves between contemporary classical language and a broader rock/pop listening world. His orchestral works have been taken up by major American ensembles, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the American Composers Orchestra. In New York City, his work is heard in programs such as Bargemusic’s Here and Now concert honoring his catalog. The writing often favors sound as a physical, tactile material, with intensity held in careful balance.