Reviews / Articles

  • "Over the course of four years at Princeton, Santicola Jones has written three works for full orchestra, five for chamber orchestra and 10 for smaller chamber ensembles, all of which were given full public performances on campus or by outside music ensembles — a staggering accomplishment."

    — Princeton University News

    Jamie Saxon. “Senior Thesis Spotlight: A Concerto Inspired by History, Art and the ‘Rough Edges of Rush,’” Princeton University News, June 12, 2025, https://www.princeton.edu/news/2025/06/12/senior-thesis-spotlight-concerto-inspired-history-art-and-rough-edges-rush

  • "A crisp trio of trumpets well punctuated the rich symphonic palette. The second movement began with Wesley Sanders’ solid tuba solo, which throughout the movement seemed to tell the story within the cinematic texture. Composer Jones clearly had a strong following on campus as Ochs effectively led the Sinfonia through his imaginative work."

    — Town Topics

    Nancy Plum. “Princeton University Sinfonia Closes Season with World Premiere.” Town Topics (Princeton, NJ), May 10, 2023. https://www.towntopics.com/2023/05/10/princeton-university-sinfonia-closes-season-with-world-premiere/

  • "Toussaint Santicola Jones, a senior at Princeton University, has made a name for himself as a composer with an unusual path marked by his love for fantasy and medieval history. From his early years in Albany, N.Y., he stood out as “the extremely weird kid” with few friends, according to his own account. However, at Princeton, these quirks became assets that fueled his journey as a prolific composer."

    — Mercer Times

    “Princeton Senior Composes Diverse Works Blending Medieval Themes with Modern Influences.” Mercer Times, accessed October 29, 2025. https://mercertimes.com/princeton-senior-composes-diverse-works-blending-medieval-themes-with-modern-influences/

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