"Mr. Boyce composed "Deixo | Sonata" (2009) for the ensemble's violist Jessica Meyer... Ms. Meyer and Mr. Beck played the piece with the kind of polish, focus and excitement that you would expect in a firmly settled repertory piece."
"Jessica Meyer... gave a focused, beautifully centered account of Krzysztof Penderecki's unaccompanied Cadenza."
The New York Times
"Violist Jessica Meyer...brought out the colourful palette and visceral energy of Moto Osada's Kaguyama Dance."
The Strad
"Jessica is an extraordinary performer, a fearless musician and a forceful advocate for new music. Working with her has allowed me the opportunity to grow as a composer, and has changed my understanding of what performance and music can and should be."
Douglas Boyce
Associate Professor of Music
The George Washington University
"Jessica Meyer is a teaching artist of the highest order. The same sophistication, accessibility, generosity, fun and clarity we celebrate in her musicianship radiates from her work as an educator. She innately understands teaching and learning in and through music, and has developed her skills to such a high degree that she can apply them to a wide variety of settings and audiences—lighting up a workshop, a classroom, and even an audience with her interactive concerts. If you want to see what a great teaching artist can do, hire Jessica and then stand back."
Eric Booth
National Arts Learning Consultant
Author of The Music Teaching Artist's Bible
“Jessica Meyer is a gifted musician as well as teacher. She taught the students love of music and her craft with great control, care for the students and tolerance.”
Nancy Koopman, Anna Devine School, Kingston, NY
“Jessica was incredible – encouraged struggle, scaffolded for success!”
Participant from Lincoln Center Institute’s 2008 Summer Session for School Teachers
"Jessica Meyer is a wonderful teaching artist - she has worked at our school for 10 years and has developed a relationship with all the students. It is amazing what she accomplishes with young children. In our composition residency (Kindergarten through Second Grades), she composes music with the children to accompany a book that is part of their curriculum. During the class, the children discuss with Ms. Meyer how the music should sound and decide what dynamics, tempo and instruments to use. They then hum to her their ideas and she transforms it into musical notation. As a culminating activity, the children performed their piece with the Piaclava Trio. The smiles on their faces were priceless. The children were spellbound and did not make a sound. Their applause at the end exhibited their appreciation of both the music and their favorite artist. I sincerely want to thank Ms. Meyer for bringing the love of music to our children and giving them an experience they will forever remember."
Jeanette Spano, 1st grade teacher, PS 153Q, Maspeth, NY
"Your love and passion for music, art, and life is truly evident. You have taught me how to hear in brand new ways. Thank you....
Emeli, participant in Lincoln Center Instititute's 2008 National Educators Workshop
"The music workshops showed us new ways to see argument, conflict and resolution...learnings that will help our organizational work very much, thanks a lot!"
Christopher and Sumita, Flowering Tree, Inc.
“Jessica was a wonderful mentor for me during my time as an Academy Fellow. She invested herself in my own success and encouraged me to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I'm grateful that our professional relationship has continued since my time in the Academy - she's a fantastic musician, leader, and person!”
Paul Murphy, Trumpet player and Teaching Artist
“Jessica organized two wonderful residencies with her ensemble counter)induction at the Canandaigua LakeMusic Festival. The breadth of her experience as a teaching artist was integral to designing creative experiences that invite new audiences to engage with contemporary music. Her attention to detail, flexibility, and collaborative spirit made these projects a pleasure and a success.”
Edward Klorman, Founder of the Canandaigua Lake Chamber Music Festival
