“Places We Are From”, by Jenni Brandon, performed by the Proud Duo at The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) 2021 Conference. This years conference is at the Texas Women’s College in Denton, TX on October 22-24, 2021. The City of Denton is conveniently located in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex The Proud Duo will perform a virtual presentation, subject to change, on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 9:30am CST, in ASSC 153 on campus.

“Places We Are From”, a new work by Jenni Brandon, explores the idea of identity and where we come from both geographically, physically, and spiritually. This unique exploration is reflected in the make-up of the 3 different instrumentation options for this work, using these combinations to tell stories of joy, hope, frustration, and perseverance. The colors and combinations in each version reflect a vision of discovering who we are in unprecedented times and finding happiness in the journey. Listen to a clip-on YouTube at Join the Commissioning Consortium for a new work by Jenni Brandon – YouTube

This work will be available in three versions:

Oboe, Bassoon, Piano

Oboe, Saxophone, Piano

Saxophone, Bassoon, Piano

Commissioned by the Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg– saxophone and Javier Rodriguez, bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Dora Proud – oboe, Joseph Proud – saxophone)

“Places We Are From” received its first world premiere during the International Double Reed Society Conference 2nd Virtual Symposium – July 26-31, 2021. This work is the recipient of the IDRS “50 for 50” commissioning grant in celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary.

All versions of the score will be available to consortium members by December 1st, 2021 for exclusive programming through December 2022

Consortium buy-in is $250. Payment Options available:

Purchase through this page (PayPal)

Venmo Account: Jenni-Brandon-Bloom-Yoga

Check via mail: Contact Jenni for mailing address

A consortium contract will be provided to all participating members to sign once payment is made.

Questions about the consortium or the work? Reach out to Jenni at the bottom of the page at Places We Are From Commissioning Consortium – Jenni Brandon