Jenni Brandon

Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon at Butler School of Music, UT Austin
2023-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austi, 2406 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony performed by the Butler School of Music Wind Ensemble.
Jerry Junkin, conductor
Andrew Parker, Oboe
Kristin Wolfe Jensen, Bassoon

This piece tells the story of our Galaxy, of the great unknown and what lies beyond, and where we belong within this vastness of space. The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy, the Milky Way, and onto our own arm in the galaxy, the Orion Spur, where we dance the waltz of the Blue Planet. Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey. The bassoon, then joined by the solo oboe, begins to tell us a story of Dark Matter, “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe.” We then travel to the place where stars are born in “The Orion Nebula,” quoting Carl Sagen from his book Cosmos that, “we are made of star-stuff.” Finally, we begin to leave the orion nebula to continue our journey again through the spiral galaxy, exploring the vastness of space as thematic material returns to carry us on this ever-continuing journey of exploration.

It was an honor to write this work for Scott Pool and to have him premiere it with Rogene Russell on oboe and the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013. It is a thrill to have the European premiere of this work given by the Banda Simfònica Municipal de Madrid under the direction of Rafael Sanz–Espert with Víctor M. Ánchel, oboe and Enrique Abargues, bassoon.
This work is in one movement and is approximately 18 minutes.
I. The Spiral Galaxy
II. Travelling through the Milky Way
III. The Orion Spur: The Blue Planet Waltz
IV. Supermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…
V. Dark Matter: “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe
VI. The Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”
…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy
Version for Oboe, Bassoon, piano, and optional percussion also available

Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon performed at Colorado Mesa University
2023-09-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon performed by Dr. Jeffrey McCray at Colorado Mesa University
Colored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz, lapis lazuli, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal, protect, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities.
Smoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness, exploring this balance of energy. In the end, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone.
Lapis Lazuli- Prized for its colors, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone.
Tiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye, a golden brown to deep red stone, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy.

Amicitia Duo performs Spark by Jenni Brandon At The University of Nebraska
2023-09-06 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Nebraska – Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music, 113 Westbrook Music, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0100, United States
Amicitia Duo (Diane Barger and Denise Gainey) perform “Spark” by Jenni Brandon at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln on September 6, 2023, at 7:30 p. m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall, Room: 119, 1104 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508. The recital is open to the public and can be viewed at https://music.unl.edu/webcasts on the day of the performance. Eleven (11) works have been written for the ensemble and five of them are on today’s program.
The program is:
“SPARK” by Jenni Brandon
“Counterparts” by Jaren Hinckley
“Études Concertantes” for E-flat and B-flat clarinets by Alexis Ciesla’s
“H-O-L-D-F-A-S-T for E-flat and B-flat clarinets and piano”. by Scott McAllister
“Sonata” for 2 clarinets and piano by Gary Shocker.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

"Colored Stones" for Solo Bassoon required repertoire for I Festival de Fagot FAM-UNAM in Mexico
2023-09-04 - 2023-09-06 | Universidad Nacional Autónma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon is required repertoire for the first annual Festival de Fagot FAM-UNAM. Created by Maribel Alonso and Sponsored by the Universidad Nacional Autónma de México, this festival brings together professional and emerging bassoonists from around the world in Mexico City.
More information can be found here:
Festival | Facultad de Música FaM | UNAM

Jenni Olson Performed "Dreams of Birds", by Jenni Brandon, At the National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix, Arizona
2023-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Convention Cener, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Jenni Olson performed “Dreams of Birds”, by Jenni Brandon, at the National Flute Association Convention 2023, Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The performance was on Friday, August 4, 2023, 6:30 – 7:00 PM.
The program was:
Dreams of Birds Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
Jenni Olson, alto flute Hanah Charbonneau, piano
Dragonfly Damian Montano (b. 1975)
Jenni Olson, piccolo
Gershwin-itis Adrienne Albert (b. 1941)
Jenni Olson, alto flute
Sonatine Pierre Sancan (1916–2008)
Jenni Olson, flute Hanah Charbonneau, piano
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

The Tailleferre Ensemble performed Jenni Brandon’s "Metamorphosis" for two oboes and piano during the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival, Nottingham, UK
2023-07-15 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Saint Peter’s Chuch Nottingham Gate, Nottingham, Nottingham Shire, NG1 2NW, United Kingdom
The Tailleferre Ensemble performed Jenni Brandon’s “Metamorphosis” for two oboes and piano during the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival, Coffee Concert at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NW, United Kingdom on 15 July 2023, 10:15am Coffee / Concert 11am.
The Tailleferre Ensemble is a UK-based chamber collective, founded in 2019 by Nicola Hands and Penelope Smith with the aim of promoting women in music.
Program
Variations on Bonny Sweet Robin – Ethel Smyth
Salve Nos – Rhian Samuel
Metamorphosis – Jenni Brandon
Sonatina – Eldin Burton
There Are Things to be Said (2009) – Ingrid Stölzel
Trio for flute, oboe and piano – Madeleine Dring
The Nottingham Chamber Music Festival (NCMF) featured musical artists of the highest caliber in Nottingham’s beautiful and historical spaces. The 2023 Festival took place from July 13 – 16, with concerts at the Squire Performing Arts Centre, St Peter’s Church, Nottingham Contemporary, Delilah Fine Foods and St Mary’s in the Lace Market.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Six of Jenni Brandon’s Compositions, Including Two Premiers, Performed at ClarinetFest 2023
2023-07-05 08:00 - 2023-07-09 17:00 (America/Denver) | Westin and Marriott Hotels, Denver, CO, United States
ClarinetFest 2023 was held at the Marriot and Westin Hotels, Denver, Colorado on July 5 – 9 2023.

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

Needleman/Kline/Lim Trio Performed Double Helix by Jenni Brandon At An die Musik Live
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | An die Musik Live, 409 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
The Needleman/Kline/Lim Trio (Katherine Needleman, oboe, Asha Kline, bassoon, Jennifer Lim, piano) on Saturday June 17, 2023, at the An die Musik Live Concert Venue performed Double Helix by Jenni Brandon. The An die Musik Live Concert Venue is at 409 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, telephone 888.221.6170 or 410.385.2638.
PROGRAM
William Grant Still (1895-1978) – Vignettes for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
Alyssa Morris (b. 1984 )- Songs of Solitude {WORLD PREMIERE}
Valerie Coleman – Trio Toccata for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano (2014)
Jennifer Higdon – Aria {WORLD PREMIERE} for Oboe and Piano
Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) – Double Helix
Francis Poulenc – Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano, FP43 (1926)
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.

The Sonora Winds Premiers "From Sea to Sky: Stories of Amazing Women" by Jenni Brandon
2023-06-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Waelderhaus, 1100 W Riverside Dr, Kohler, WI 53044, WI, 53044, United States
“From Sea to Sky: Stories of Amazing Women” by Jenni Brandon was premiered on June 4, 2023, 2:00pm at the Waelderhouse in Kohler, Wisconsin. Performed by The Sonora Winds, “From Sea to Sky: Stories of Amazing Women” is a work with narration that tells the stories of truly remarkable women through words and music.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

The Cosmo Reed Quintet Performed “The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet” by Jenni Brandon in Milwaukee’s Small But Mighty Concert
2023-06-02 19:30 - 2023-06-04 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W Walnut, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Cosmo Reed Quintet performed “The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet” by Jenni Brandon in Milwaukee’s Small But Mighty Concert. The concert was June 2-4, 2023, at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut, Milwaukee, WI.
Show times:
Friday, June 2nd: 7:30pm
Saturday, June 3rd: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, June 4th: 2:30pm
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

The Voices - Chapel Hill Chorus, In Their Hands of Love Concert, Presented Jenni Brandon’s “The Givers of the Stars”
2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | University United Methodist Church, 150 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Jenni Brandon’s “The Giver of the Stars” was performed by the Voices – Chapel Hill Chorus in their Hands of Love Concert. The concert was on May 20, 2023 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the University United Methodist Church, 150 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Featured works included:
“Lux Aeterna” Julian Gunkel
“Ad manus” (from the cantata Membra Jesu Nostri) Dieterich Buxtehude
“To the Hands” Caroline Shaw
“The Hope of Loving” Jake Runested
The chamber ensemble Cantari performed:
“The Giver of the Stars” Jenni Brandon
“Yearning to Breathe Free” Ed Frazier Davis

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

Two Immigrants, by Jenni Brandon, Performed by The South Bend Chamber Singers
2023-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Our Lady of Loretto Saint Mary’s College, 309 Moreau Center for the Arts, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
Two Immigrants, by Jenni Brandon, performed by The South Bend Chamber Singers, South Bend Indiana on May 19, 2023, 7:30 PM at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. The title of the concert is Crossing Borders. This is a concert of choral works about Immigration and will feature 3 works.
The first, by Australian-American composer Melissa Dunphy. Melissa has created a mixed chorus version which was premiered in this concert. The work is entitled “N-400 Erasure Songs”.
The second major work is American composer Henry Mollicone’s “Misa de los Inmigrantes,” (Mass for the Immigrants) for soprano solo, female narrator, chorus, and instrumental ensemble. The work was written as a tribute to all immigrants in the hope of raising injustices in our present immigration system.
The third work is “Two Immigrants for SATB choir, cello, and piano” by Jenni Brandon. It tells the story of two young immigrants who come to America from a different land. They seek out what many immigrants did in coming to America – a chance to build a life, grow a career and family, and live the American dream.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

L'etoile de Nord by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Sonora Winds In New York Mills, Minnesota.
2023-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | New York Mills Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN, 56567, United States
The composition L’etoile de Nord was inspired by the nature and culture of Minnesota. It was performed by The Sonora Winds at 7:30 pm on May 5, 2023 at the New York Mills Cultural Center, New York Mills, Minnesota.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

JoAnne Lundahl Performs “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” by Jenni Brandon at the University of South Dakota
2023-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, Room 114, 414 E. Clark St, Vermillion 57069, SD, 57069, United States
“Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” by Jenni Brandon is performed by JoAnne Lundahl at the University of South Dakota. The performance is on April 12, 2023, 2:00 pm CST in the Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069 605-658-3466. JoAnne Lundahl’s is performing “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” as part of her graduate recital on April 22 at 2:00 pm. Livestream this performance at www.usd.edu/livemusic.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.

Compostela, by Jenni Brandon, Performed by Molly Smit At The University of North Texas
2023-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311367, Denton, TX, 76203-5017, United States
Compostela, by Jenni Brandon, was performed by Molly Smit at the University of North Texas on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 3:30 pm. The program was:
University of North Texas
College of Music
Master’s Recital | Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 3:30 pm | Recital Hall
Molly Smit, bassoon
Nicole Ying, piano*
*Argenta (2017)…………………………………………………..Noelia Escalzo (b. 1979)
I. Zamba-Tango
II. Malambo
III. Vidala
IV. Milonga
*Sonatine-Tango (1984)………………………………Pierre Max Dubois (1930–1995)
I. Violent et animé
II. Scherzando
III. Tempo di sarabande
IV. Vivace
Compostela (2018)……………………………………………..Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
I. Field of Stars
II. Buen Camino!
III. A Toast of Happiness
IV. I was once…
V. The Pit of Bones
VI. Cruz del Ferro
VIII. The Scallop Shell
Sonata sopra
“la Monica” (1651)…………………..Philipp Friedrich Böddecker (1607–1683)
Jessica Schury, traverso • Chazz Miceli, theorbo
Brayden Stonecipher, Baroque guitar
*Andante e Rondo ongarese,
Opus 35 (1813)………………………………..Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826)
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

“The Sky Between Us”, by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Covert Ensemble
2023-04-01 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, United States
The Covert Ensemble performs “The Sky Between Us”, by Jenni Brandon on April 1, 2023, 3:00 PM at the North American Saxophone Alliance 2023 Biennial Conference. The conference is held in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at the University of Southern Mississippi. This work is for alto and soprano saxophones and piano, and is approximately 12 minutes in duration.
About the piece, Jenni Brandon writes: Using the colors of the saxophones and the piano, I want to create a soundscape that interweaves the ideas of togetherness through beautiful melodic lines, rhythmic gestures, and fluid motion. The work will be a journey of movement and opportunity to tell a story of hope. The theme of “The Sky Between Us” represents the idea that no matter where we are or what we do in the world, we are under the same sky. We celebrate diversity through being connected to one another through music, and this work will explore the joy of the collaborative experience through the music.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

“Places We Are From”, by Jenni Brandon, Performed by The Three Reeds Duo
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, United States
“Places We Are From”, by Jenni Brandon, performed by The Three Reeds Duo on Friday, March 31, 2023, 10:00 AM at the North American Saxophone Alliance 2023 Biennial Conference located at The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
“Places We Are From”, was commissioned for oboe/saxophone duo and piano in 2021 as part of a consortium including the Three Reeds Duo. The World Premiere was a virtual performance by the Proud Duo in October of 2021. The Three Reeds Duo performs this new work at the NASA Conference to begin the process of bringing this vibrant, exciting, and challenging work to a more widespread audience. As part of the consortium, a saxophone/bassoon version was also commissioned.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Three Reeds Duo Performs, On March 31st “Places We Are From”, by Jenni Brandon, at The North American Saxophone Alliance 2023 Biennial Conference.
2023-03-31 10:00 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, United States
Three Reeds Duo performs “Places We Are From”, by Jenni Brandon, at The North American Saxophone Alliance 2023 Biennial Conference at The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The performance is on Friday, March 31, 2023, 10:00 AM – 10:16 AM Thad Cochran Theater Center. Non-saxophonist collaborators and family members should contact Dannel Espinoza for registration information. Registration for saxophonists is at this link 2023 NASA Biennial* Conference Registration (whova.com).
“Places We Are From,” written by Jenni Brandon, was commissioned for oboe/saxophone duo and piano in 2021 as part of a consortium including the Three Reeds Duo. The World Premiere was a virtual performance by the Proud Duo in October of 2021. Three Reeds Duo will perform this new work at the NASA Conference to begin the process of bringing this vibrant, exciting, and challenging work to a more widespread audience. As part of the consortium, the Three Reeds Duo also commissioned a saxophone/bassoon version.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Cayla Bellamy, Bassoon and Megan Lanz, Flute Performed Works by Jenni Brandon, Frank Horvat, Kevin Poelking, John Steinmetz, and Reena Esmai
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1400 Remington St, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, United States
Cayla Bellamy, bassoon and Megan Lanz, flute performed works by Jenni Brandon, Frank Horvat, Kevin Poelking, John Steinmetz, and Reena Esmai. This performance, as part of the Virtuoso Concert Series, was on March 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Dr. Susan Nelson, In Recital, Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Wooden Stone” for Bassoon and Percussion
2023-03-22 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Bowling Green State University Moore Musical Arts Center , Bryan Recital Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 43403-0001, United States
Bassoon professor Susan Nelson presents a faculty recital, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM in the Moore Musical Arts Center, Bryan Recital Hall. Professor Nelson, in the recital, performs Jenni Brandon’s “Wooden Stone”. This event is free and open to the public, and will also be live streamed on YouTube. This performance is part of Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts Faculty Artist Series..
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

The Auburn Symphony Chamber Orchestra Performs, by Jenni Brandon, “Found Objects for Reed Trio”
2023-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St Matthew – San Mateo Episcopal Church, St Matthew - San Mateo Episcopal ChurchP., Northeast Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Jenni Brandon’s, “Found Objects for Reed Trio”, is performed by The Auburn Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Auburn Washington, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The concert, Woodwind Variations, is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at St Matthew – San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L Street, Northeast Auburn, WA, 98002. The musicians are:
Rodger Burnett, french horn
Jennifer Nelson, clarinet
Mona Butler, bassoon
Shannon Spicciati, oboe
Wendy Wilhelmi, flute
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.

Jenni Brandon’s “The Orion Concerto” Performed by The (UMKC) Conservatory Wind Ensemble
2023-03-08 14:15 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, 4949 Cherry St,, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble performed Jenni Brandon’s “The Orion Concerto”. The performance was part of the UMKC Conservatory Music Festival March 8, 9 2023 (page 23) in Kansas City, Missouri. The concert is available for viewing, on YouTube at (6) UMKC Conservatory Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and Sandbox Percussion March 8 – YouTube
UMKC CONSERVATORY WIND ENSEMBLE
Joseph Parisi, conductor
White Recital Hall
October 8, 2023
Program
Zoom Scott Boerma
The Orion Concerto Jenni Brandon
Mothership Mason Bates
Soloists
Celeste Johnson — Associate Professor of Oboe, UMKC Conservatory
Leigh Muñoz — Assistant Professor of Bassoon, UMKC Conservatory
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory, founded in 1906, is an educational community of over 700 students that advances creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts. The Conservatory Wind Ensemble, founded in 2002, is comprised mostly of undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in music performance, music education, composition, and music therapy. The Conservatory Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Joseph Parisi.
This year’s Music for All festival, with over 1000 students in attendance, furthers the UMKC Conservatory mission to improve lives and communities through the arts. In the Conservatory, the focus is often on college students and faculty activities, but relationships and collaborations with the secondary schools throughout the region is a core part of the UMKC Conservatory identity and mission.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Jenni Brandon’s “Starry Night for solo b flat clarinet” Performed by Adella Carlson On Her New Digital Album
2023-03-03 | Bandcamp.com, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States
On March 3, 2023, Adella Carlson’s digital album “Starry Night” was released on her Bandcamp web page [Starry Night | Adella Carlson (bandcamp.com)]. The album features Jenni Brandon’s “Starry Night for solo b flat clarinet”. Ms. Carlson is studying for her MM degree at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Covert Ensemble Records “The Sky Between Us”, by Jenni Brandon, In March 2023 at Rabadash Studios
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-31 | Rabadash Studios, 1755 South Lane, Mandeville, LA, 70448, United States
The Covert Ensemble announced that they will record “The Sky Between Us”, by Jenni Brandon, In March 2023 at Rabadash Studios, 1755 South Lane, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Spider Suite by Jenni Brandon Performed at Claremont and Pomona Colleges Friday Noon Concert Series
2023-02-24 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Claremont College, Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, 91711, United States
Spider Suite by Jenni Brandon is performed at Scrips College Friday Noon Concert Series in the Balch Auditorium located at 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA. The concert is on February 24, 2023 at 12:15 p.m.
Spider Suite for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon tells the story of the adventures of a spider and his daily activities, from spinning webs, capturing bugs, and beginning again. Spider Suite performers are Francisco Castillo (Pomona), oboe; Carolyn Beck (Pomona), bassoon; Kathryn Nevin, clarinet. The Pomona and Scripps Colleges Departments of Music jointly sponsor the Friday Noon Concert Series.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Sonora Winds, in Five Concerts, February 9-12, 2023, Premieres L’Etoile du Nord by Jenni Brandon
2023-02-09 12:30 - 2023-02-11 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Sonora Winds, in four concerts performs “L’Etoile du Nord” by Jenni Brandon. The concerts are:
February 9, 2023, 12:30 PM at the Franciscan Health Center, Duluth, MN
February 9, 2023, 2:00 PM at the Benedictine Living Community, Duluth, MN
February 10, 2023, 1:30 PM South Ridge School, Carver MN
February 11, 6:00 PM at the Old School Lives, Cotton, MN
February 12, 3:00 PM St. Albert the Great, 3216 29th Street, Minneapolis, MN
“We are honored to premiere Jenni Brandon’s “L’Etoile du Nord” – a composition that she wrote for us recently. So thankful for her beautiful writing and collaboration with us!” Sonora Winds

“Pleistocene Epoch” by Jenni Brandon Performed at The Pasadena Conservatory of Music
2023-01-29 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
“Pleistocene Epoch” by Jenni Brandon is performed at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Barrett Hall on January 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is located at 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106, (626) 683-3355 or email at music@pasadenaconservatory.org. This show is sold out.
“Pleistocene Epoch”: The Great Ice Age for solo Bass Clarinet (solo bass clarinet sheet music) tells the story of the animals that are constantly being dug out of the asphalt, or the pits, that lived during the Pleistocene Epoch, or the great ice age, over 10,000 years ago.
The program is:
Wicked GOAT
Birdsong by Vivian Fung
Megan Shung, Violin *
Nic Gerpe, Piano *
Chaparral by Alexander Elliott Miller
Alexander Elliott Miller, Guitar
Danny Janklow, Alto Saxophone *
Sand, Wind, Thorn by Juhi Bansal
West Coast Premiere Performance
Megan Shung, Violin *
Derek Stein, Cello
Nic Gerpe, Piano *
Pleistocene Epoch: The Great Ice Age for Bass Clarinet by Jenni Brandon
Andrew Leonard, Clarinet *
Vox Balaenae (“Voice of the Whale”) by George Crumb
Sarah Wass, Flute
Derek Stein, Cello
Nic Gerpe, Piano *
*PCM Faculty
This is the second of the Wicked GOAT concert series featuring music that explores elements of the natural world, such as bird song, whale song, oceans, and landscapes. Wicked GOAT is a brand-new immersive concert series at PCM featuring performances by faculty and friends.
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

Jenni Brandon’s “Orion Concerto” Performed by The Colorado Mesa University Wind Symphony
2023-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | International Room – Broadmoor Convention Center, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
The Colorado Mesa University Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Jonathan Hinkle Ph.D. performs Jenni Brandon’s Orion Concerto at the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference. The performance (by invitation only) is Friday, January 27, 2022, at 4pm MST in the International Room – Broadmoor Convention Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The program is:
:
Colorado Mesa University
Wind Symphony & Rowdy Brass Band
presents
“Band Reimagined”
Friday, January 27, 2022, 4pm MST
International Room – Broadmoor Convention Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Jonathan Hinkle, PhD
Conductor/Director

Liberty Fanfare John Williams (b.1932) arr.Jim Curnow (b.1943)
The Orion Concerto Jenni Brandon (b.1977)

The Spiral Galaxy
Traveling through the Milky Way
Supermassive Black Hole
The Orion Nebula
Flying through the Spiral Galaxy

Dr. William Aikens, oboe & Dr. Jeff McCray, bassoon
Brooklyn Nat McIntosh (b.1978)
Ben Fritzsche, sousaphone
Shofukan Michael League (b.1984) arr. Jonathan Hinkle (b.1979)
Dr. Adrian Herrera, keyboard
The Klaxon Henry Fillmore (1881-1956)
Abiquiu David Gillingham (b.1947)
Commissioned by the Mesa State College Wind Symphony,
Premiered at the 2009 Best of the West Festival
Hey Jude Paul McCartney (b.1942) arr. Jonathan Hinkle (b.1979)

Southern Harmonie, In A Debut Performance, Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Sequoia Trio”
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Beckwith Recital Hall, 601 S College Rd, Wilimington, NC, 28403, United States
Southern Harmonie, the Carolinas’ first professional chamber wind ensemble, gave its debut performance. In their concert, they performed Jenni Brandon’s “Sequoia Trio” in the University of North Carolina, Wilmington’s (NCW) Beckwith Recital Hall on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM (ET)
The program The program, entitled “Pastorale,” showcased musical images of the natural world, including:

Scott Joplin — Overture to Treemonisha (arranged by Cristian Chiappini)
Charles Gounod –Petite Symphonie
Antonín Leopold Dvořák — Serenade in D minor.
Mysterious Twilight (2020) — Sameer Ramchandran (Visiting Assistant Professor of Theory/Composition, UNCW)
The Sequoia Trio (2009) — Jenni Brandon:
All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com

The Sequoia Trio by Jenni Brandon Performed by Southern Harmonie as Part of The Beckwith Recital Series
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Beckwith Recital Hall, 601 S College Rd, Wilimington, NC, 28403, United States
The Sequoia Trio by Jenni Brandon performed by Southern Harmonie as Part of The Beckwith Recital Series at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on January 14, 2023, at 7:30 PM. Southern Harmonie, is the Carolinas’ first professional chamber wind ensemble and gives its debut performance as part of the Beckwith Recital Series sponsored by the UNCW Department of Music. The program is:
PASTORALE
Saturday, January 14, 2023 • 7:30 PM
Beckwith Recital Hall
Scott Joplin: Overture to Treemonisha for Wind Dectet
Sameer Ramchandran: Mysterious Twilight for Flute, Clarinet and Piano
Charles Gounod: Petite Symphonie for Wind Nonet
Jenni Brandon: The Sequoia Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Antonin Dvorak: Serenade in D Minor, Op. 44 for Winds, Cello, and Bass
