The Sequoia Trio by Jenni Brandon was performed by the USMC Band, The Presidents Own, as part of their Chamber Music Series. The performance was on February 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, Silver Springs, Maryland. The concert was coordinated by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Bonner and is a free performance.

Program

USMC BAND CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Cultural Arts Center

Montgomery College

Silver Spring, MD

GySgt Robert Bonner, coordinator

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Nowlin, Director

Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) — “Peace” (2020)

SSgt Nick Thompson, clarinet, SSgt Dominic Muzzi, piano

Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) — The Sequoia Trio (2009)

Sequoiadendrom giganteum: The Big Tree

Tree Interlude One

A crowd of helpful young trees and saplings

…The Three Graces

Tree Interlude Two

The Noble Trees

GySgt Kristin Bowers, clarinet, SSgt Matthew Gregoire, bassoon, GySgt Tessa Gross, oboe

Libby Larsen (b. 1950) — Ridge Runner, An Uninterrupted Suite (2012)

GySgt Robert Bonner, trumpet, SSgt Alex Garde, and SSgt Mary La Blanc, percussion

 Intermission

 Vaclav Nelhybel (1919–96) — Ludus for Three Tubas (1975)

GySgt Landres Bryant, GySgt Simon Wildman, and SSgt Benjamin St. Pierre, tuba

Paul Juon (1872–1940) — Trio-Miniaturen, Opp. 18a, 24a

Rêverie, Op. 18 No. 3

Humoreske, Op. 18 No. 7

Elegie, Op. 18 No. 6

Danse phantastique, Op. 24 No. 2

GySgt Parker Gaims clarinet, GySgt Clayton Vaughn cello, GySgt Christopher Schmitt piano

Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959) — Suite from La Revue de Cuisine

Prologue: Allegretto

Tango: Lento; Andante

Charleston: Poco a poco allegro

Finale: Marche; Allegretto

GySgt Lewis Gilmore, clarinet SSgt Matthew Gregoire, bassoon GySgt Robert Bonner, trumpet SSgt Dominic Muzzi, piano GySgt Foster Wang, violin GySgt Clayton Vaughn, cello

All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com