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SUMMARY:Colored Stones\, Movement III\, Tiger’s Eye\, Performed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen With The Miro Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Colored Stones\, Movement III\, Tiger’s Eye\, performed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen. The Miro Quartet with Professor Jensen are in concert on Friday\, March 25\, 2022\, 7:00 PM at the San Fernando Cathedral\, 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78205. This performance is part of the 8th Annual International Music Festival by Musical Bridges Around the World.  \nMusical Bridges Around the World is a multicultural arts organization focused on education and creating one-of-a-kind performances by internationally renowned artists for the benefit of the general public and underserved youth and elderly communities\, while fostering San Antonio’s reputation as a cosmopolitan cultural center. All the organization’s public performances are free! What makes our programming unique is the pairing of Grammy-Award winning artists with folk\, classical and jazz musicians across genres. \nThe Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets and became the first ensemble ever to be awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, is joined by Kristen Jensen Wolfe\, professor of Bassoon at the University of Texas at the Austin Butler School of Music.  The Miro Quartet features Daniel Ching — violin\, John Largess – viola\, William Fedkenheuer – violin\, Joshua Gindele – cello with Kristen Wolfe Jensen — bassoon. \nThe program is: \nThe Lark \nFriday 25 March 2022 \n7:00 PM \nSan Fernando Cathedral \nColored 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. \nSmoky 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. \nLapis 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. \nTiger’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. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-movement-iii-tigers-eye-performed-by-kristin-wolfe-jensen-with-the-miro-quartet/
LOCATION:San Fernando Cathedral\, 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shades of Violet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Natonya Duo of Natalie Groom – Clarinet And Tonya Burton – Viola
DESCRIPTION:Shades of Violet\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by the Natonya Duo of Natalie Groom – clarinet And Tonya Burton – viola at the Montpelier Arts Center March 20\, 2022\, at 3:00p.m. The Montpelier Arts Center is found at 9652 Muirkirk Road\, Laurel\, Maryland 20708. \nBrought together by their passion to advocate for greater gender diversity in classical music programming\, Natalie Groom and Tonya Burton began collaborating in 2019. They started with iconic works by English composer Rebecca Clarke and American composer Jenni Brandon. Based in College Park\, MD\, their 2022 season includes contemporary works\, folk songs\, and Classical era pieces. \nShades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola (JB 146) explores the complexities of the color violet throughout history as told by the Clarinet and Viola. \nThe title for Shades of Violet came about during a phone call with Elizabeth Crawford – clarinet and Katrin Meidell – viola. We were discussing this new work and their ensemble’s name “Violet” and the phrase “shades of violet” was mentioned. I loved this phrase and knew it would inspire the work\, plus pay homage to this new ensemble’s namesake! \nWhen I started to research the color violet I found many interesting facts about this color. It is a “true” color in that it has its own set of wavelengths on the spectrum of visible light – between blue and invisible ultraviolet. It also has a lot of other meanings throughout history\, encompassing spiritually\, emotions of love and passion\, and physical manifestations of the color. I wanted to portray these “shades of violet” not just from the color spectrum\, but what it has meant to people symbolically. I made a list of what I found when I researched this color\, and many of these words or phrases that inspired me during the creation of this work appear as descriptions of sections in the score: \nMeditation\nInspiration\nImagination\nPassionate\nUnion of Body and Soul\nOriginal\nUnconditional love\nMental balance and stability\nDelicate\nCrown Chakra\nDignity\nCompassion\nVain\nExtravagance\nFlighty \nIn some ways this work is a love story – two instruments seeking passion\, inspiration\, union\, unconditional love. We reach this union toward the end of the piece\, represented through the higher registers of both instruments– a push and pull of harmonies and shades of violet that I think represent the complexities of what the color Violet represents. \nIt was an honor to write this work for the inaugural season of Violet. This work was premiered in February 2018 and appears on Violet’s debut album. \nShades of Violet is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Shades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola – Jenni Brandon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/shades-of-violet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-natonya-duo-of-natalie-groom-clarinet-and-tonya-burton-viola/
LOCATION:Montpelier Arts Center\, 9652 Muirkirk Road\, Laurel\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, Massachusetts\, March 19\, 2022\, 7:30 PM EST. The Cultural Center performance is at 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, MA 02664\, (508) 394-7100. For more details\, visit the Center’s website. Tickets ($25) at www.cultural-center.org or by calling 508-394-7100. COVID restrictions are in force. \nKalliope’s program will feature both female and non-binary composers\, including such works as: \nThis — Francine Trester (reflecting on her personal experience of the pandemic) \nThaw — Becky Turro (portraying a trip to Acadia National Park in March 2017) \nWildflower Quintet — Jenni Brandon (reflecting the work of Ladybird Johnson) \nThe Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon)\, is a re-imagining of Jenni’s work The Wildflower Trio (oboe\, bassoon\, piano). It was commissioned in 2004 by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor and celebrate the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. The Reed Quintet version was commissioned by Kalliope Reed Quintet. The inspiration for the piece came from a poetry book written by one of Mrs. Johnson’s friends\, Bette Woolsey Castro. Her book\, The Wildflower\, was inspired by the opening of Lady Bird’s Wildflower Research Center in Austin\, Texas\, and contains a collection of poems about wildflowers and nature. \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro. \n\nWildflowers\nWild Rose and Butterfly\nThe Hummingbird\nIndian Paintbrush\nSummer Garden\n\nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-wildflower-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, 02664\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Sylvan Winds in New York City
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by The Sylvan Winds at their Women of Note concert\, at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church\, 120 West 69th Street\, New York City\, NY on Sunday\, March 13\, 2022\, at 4:00 PM. The members of the Sylvan Winds are Svjetlana Abalin\, flute; Kathy Halvorson\, oboe; Nuno Antunes\, clarinet; Gina Cuffari\, bassoon; and Zohar Schondorf\, horn.  \nHailed by The New York Times for “venturesome programming and stylishness of performance\,” the Sylvan Winds has performed throughout the United States and abroad. The ensemble has established a reputation as one of the city’s most versatile chamber music ensembles and has received many honors\, including an invitation to perform at the New York Governor’s Arts Awards. Dedicated to exploring the entire body of literature for wind instruments\, the ensemble has consistently earned audience and critical acclaim. \nThe program for the concert is: \nCynthia folio (b. 1954)                    Seven Aphorisms (2001) \nJenni Brandon (b. 1977)                   The Sequoia Trio (2009) for oboe\, clarinet & bassoon \nClaude Arrieu (1900-1990)             Quintet in C \nElizabeth Brown (b. 1953)              Pentalogue (2021) \nGrazyna Baczewicz (1909-1969)   Quintet for Wind Instruments (1933) \nThis concert is made possible\, in part\, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts & the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. \nTickets: $25\, $15 seniors/students\, $10 children (6-17) \nTickets available at https://www.sylvanwinds.com or at the door \nFor reservations\, please call 212 / 662-0433 \nOr email sylvanwinds@att.net \nI returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. I knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees I turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe. Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally\, in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nI. Sequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \nMovement II. “A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…” \n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.” \nIII. The Three Graces\n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nMovement IV. The Noble Trees \n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nThis work appears on two CDs: \nSongs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFrom Earth & Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912\nby John Muir\nText is in the public domain.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-sylvan-winds-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Christ & St. Stephen’s Church\, 120 West 69th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Cosmo Reeds In Milwaukee Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by The Cosmo Reeds in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin on March 11\, 2022\, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall\, Peck School for The Arts. The performance was part of the Milwaukee Saxophone Studios Chamber Music Ensembles. You can listen to the performance on YouTube at https://youtu.be/HE5G7xf9V0o. \n“The Cosmo Reed quintet is an all-female ensemble that was formed in Milwaukee\, WI. The mission of the ensemble is to highlight the works of underrepresented composers and bring greater attention to the reed quintet repertoire. The Cosmo Reed Quintet has most recently performed as an opening act for Ogni Suono at the Jan Serr studio. Other performances include performing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Still Waters United Methodist Church. The ensemble has recently competed in the MTNA chamber division.(Music Teachers National Association)” \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro\, a friend of Lady Bird Johnson who founded the Wildflower Center in Texas. This work\, as The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. \nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson. The movements are: \nI. Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nThe Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon is available for purchase at the following link: The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (jennibrandon.com) \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-wildflower-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-cosmo-reeds-in-milwaukee-wisconsin/
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin\, Peck School for The Arts\, Music Recital Hall\, Room 175 | 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon Performed by Fernando Zuniga Chanto\, Universidad de Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Colored Stones for solo bassoon\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Fernando Zuniga Chanto\, at the Universidad de Costa Rica\, March 8\, 2022\, 7:00 p.m. in Cullell Hall. You can view the performance on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFRHR9ic0I. \nDr Chanto obtained his academic degrees at the University of Arizona (DMA in bassoon performance)\, Baylor University (MM in bassoon and piano performance)\, and at the University of Costa Rica (Bachelor’s and Baccalaureate in bassoon and piano performance). He has served as bassoonist for the University of Costa Rica Symphony Orchestra\, Baylor Symphony\, Baylor Wind Ensemble\, Waco Symphony Orchestra\, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and Arizona Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica and the Waco Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the professor of bassoon at the School of Musical Arts of the University of Costa Rica. \nColored 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. \nSmoky 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. \nLapis 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. \nTiger’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. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-fernando-zuniga-chanto-universidad-de-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Universidad de Costa Rica\, San José\, San Pedro Montes de Oca\, 11501\, Costa Rica
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SUMMARY:“We Are Home” by Jenni Brandon Performed by Vox Grata In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Vox Grata presents “We Are Home” for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion by Jenni Brandon. The performance is an online concert on March 6\, 2022\, 5:00 pm central time. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville community. This performance supports Epic Girl\, Inc.\, a Nashville area nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower girls to reach their full potential through educational programs\, mentoring\, counseling\, and community activities. The concert is available for viewing on YouTube at Virtual concert\, “Sing to Me of Home\,” March 2022 – YouTube \nFor information about their performances\, contact Vox Grata at voxgratainfo@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link (https://voxgrata.com/contact/ ) \nVox Grata is comprised of joyful women who\, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives\, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit\, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. \nVox Femina Los Angeles commissioned We Are Home (SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music) under the direction of Dr. Iris Levine. Iris approached me to write this piece to fit onto their themed concert “Half the Sky: Hear Our Voices”\, and in particular to fit the section of the concert that spoke of “Home”. Because this would be a very personal piece for Vox\, I asked Iris to have the women write me stories\, poems\, haikus\, and anything else that helped them describe what “home” meant to them in singing with Vox. What I got was an incredible collection of texts\, written from the heart\, about their experiences and the joy that came from being a part of this singing community. I began to take phrases\, words\, and ideas from these texts and draw them together to create the text that is used in this piece. Although I wrote the final text\, it is a compilation of the voices of these women. More universally\, however\, this piece reflects what it means to be a part of a community – to share something important and to come “home”. \nThe premiere of this work took place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2014\, at Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles\, California. It was an honor to write this piece for Iris and the women of Vox. \nWe Are Home\nText and inspiration by the Women of Vox Femina\nCompiled and arranged by Jenni Brandon \nWe are\nSinging for the soul and songs our mothers taught us.\nWe are\nDancing in between passion\, love\, and empathy. \nWe are\nFinding comfort in things\nfar more vast and eternal than us\, \nWe are everything possible. \nWe are\nImpassioned\, thoughtful\, kind\, and strong\,\nWe are\nWoman\, friend\, chosen sisters. \nWe are\nA kaleidoscope of women’s voices\nOffering serenity and comfort\,\nWe are home. \nA safe haven\,\nRefuge from the outside world.\nSanctuary. \nWe are home. \nWe Are Home (for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion sheet music  is available on Jenni’s website at We Are Home – SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/we-are-home-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-vox-grata-in-concert/
LOCATION:Vox Grata\, Nashville\, TN\, United States
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CREATED:20220308T210110Z
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SUMMARY:“Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Hilary Lowery At The Music by Women Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by Hilary Lowery\, Clarinet (Bemidji State University) at The Music by Women Festival 2022 on March 5\, 2022\, concert 13 in the Kossen Auditorium at 2:30 PM. The concert is available for viewing on YouTube at Music by Women Festival 2022 – Concert 13 – YouTube \nThe festival is the sixth annual international Music by Women Festival will be held March 3-5\, 2022\, on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women. The festival featured concerts of new and historic music written by women composers historically as well as in the present day. \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \nI. Les Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent \n  \nMusic by Women Festival 2022 – Concert 13 – YouTube \nSelections from The Sun is Love …..…………………………….……Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947)\nCircling the Sun\nQuietness\nA Waterbird (Flying into the Sun) \nDeborah Popham\, soprano (Sam Houston State University)\nILonka Rus\, piano (Sam Houston State University) \nSonata for Cello………………….………………………………………………..……Olga Harris\n(Tennessee State University) \nDeidre Emerson\, cello (Tennessee State University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette………………………………….Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)\nLes Oiseaux (The Birds)\nLe Poisson (The Fish)\nLe Papillon (The Butterfly)\nLe Lièvre et la Tortue (The Hare and the Tortoise)\nL’Etoile (The Star)\nDansez! (Dance!)\nLe Serpent (The Snake) \nHilary Lowery\, clarinet (Bemidji State University) \nPer la più vaga e bella…………….……………………………………………. Francesca Caccini\nGià la notte s’avvicina…………………..………………………………………….Isabella Colbran \nKate Fehan\, soprano (Butler University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nBolts of Loving Thunder……………………………………………………………Missy Mazzoli \nSandra Coursey\, piano (Bowling Green State University) \nNight Crossing ……………………………………………………………….I’lana Sandra Cotton \nHeather Killmeyer\, English horn (East Tennessee State University)\nLisa Perry\, bass clarinet (East Tennessee State University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nWhat we do with the ashes… …………………………………………………………Hannah Rice\nOur house is on fire. (Louisiana State University)\nA movement is only people moving.\nRise!\nThe truth will set you free.\nWe can create transformational action. \nJamie Reimer\, soprano (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)\nStacie Haneline\, piano (University of Nebraska at Omaha) \n“Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s website at the following link “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette”. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinette-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-hilary-lowery-at-the-music-by-women-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T203000
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CREATED:20220310T225112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T225112Z
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SUMMARY:Places We Are From\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Three Reeds Duo
DESCRIPTION:Places We Are From\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Three Reeds Duo at the University of Iowa in the Voxman Music Building Concert Hall – 2101 on February 2\, 2022\, 7:30 PM. The Voxman Music Building is located at 93 East Burlington Street\, Iowa City\, IA 52240. The Three Reeds Duo members are Paul Forsyth\, saxophone and Leah Forsyth\, oboe\, with Casey Dierlam Tse\, piano. \nPROGRAM \nThe Three Reeds Duo  \nLeah Forsyth\, oboe \nPaul Forsyth\, saxophone \nPrograms supported by the Elizabeth M. Stanley Fund for the Performing Arts. \nDouble Soliloquy (2011) Thomas Hundemer (b. 1954) \nfrom the Three Reed Suite  \nPlaces We Are From (2021) Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \n\n As One \n Journey \nSearching \n With Possibility \n Joy and Hope \n Home\n\nCasey Dierlam Tse\, piano \nSix Metamorphoses after Ovid (1951) Benjamin Britten (1913—1976) \n\n Pan \n Phaeton \nNiobe \n Bacchus \n Narcissus \n Arethusa\n\nGauntlet (2021) Joshua Burel (b. 1985) \nPlaces 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 three 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. \nThis work is available in three versions: \n\nOboe\, Bassoon\, Piano\nOboe\, Saxophone\, Piano\nSaxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano\n\nPlaces We Are From was commissioned by lead commissioners Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe and Joseph Proud – Saxophone). I am grateful to them as well as the members of the commissioning consortium who helped make this piece possible. \nLead Commissioners\nProud Duo: Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Joseph Proud – Saxophone\nPost-Haste Reed Duo: Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon \nCommissioning Consortium Members \n\nEric Troiano\, Theresa Delaplain\, Tomoko Kashiwagi\nAndrew W. Parker and Midori Samson\, Oklahoma State University Double Reeds\nCarol Cope Lowe\nNathan Koch\, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln\nThree Reeds Duo – Paul & Leah Forsyth\nDarrel Hale and the UNT Bassoon Studio\nJillian Camwell & Dr. Dave Camwell\, Troy University\nBaylor Woodwind Faculty: Dr. Michael Jacobson–Saxophone\,\nAnn Shoemaker –Bassoon\, Dr. Euridice Alvarez–Oboe\nDouglas Owens\, The University of Tennessee at Martin\nCatherine Rand\, The University of Southern Mississippi\n\nThis work is also the recipient of the 2021 International Double Reed Society’s “50 for 50” commissioning grant and the Oboe\, Bassoon\, Piano version was premiered by Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Javier Rodriguez – Bassoon\, and Kevin Chance – Piano during the 2021 International Double Reed Society 2nd Annual Virtual Symposium. \nWorld Premieres of the 3 version: \n\n2021 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.\nDora Proud – oboe\, Javier Rodriquez – bassoon\, Kevin Chance – piano\nPerformed by the Proud Duo at The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) 2021 Conference at the Texas Women’s College in Denton\, TX on Sunday\, October 24\, 2021 at 9:30am CST\nPost-Haste Reed Duo premiered the Soprano Saxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano version at Linfield University on Monday\, November 29\, 2021
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/places-we-are-from-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-three-reeds-duo/
LOCATION:University of Iowa\, 93 E. Burlington Street52242\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kathleen Carter Bell and Conor Bell Perform Jenni Brandon’s Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Carter Bell\, oboe and Conor Bell\, bassoon perform Jenni Brandon’s  Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park on February 18\, 2022\, from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in a College Music Society\, Southern Chapter\, Regional Conference\, Performance Session\, Myths and Mountains in the BPAC Recital Hall\, Delta State University\, Highway 8 West\, Cleveland\, MS 38733. \nThe mission of the College Music Society is to promote music teaching and learning\, musical creativity and expression\, research and dialogue\, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college\, conservatory\, university\, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music\, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education. \nGoing to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park for oboe and bassoon explores the beauty of Glacier National Park in Montana. When Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh approached me about writing a work\, she told me how much she has always loved visiting the park and that it had been a family tradition for many years. Both Jennifer and Elizabeth Ball Crawford\, who premiered this work\, taught at the University of Montana at the time of writing this work. I thought it fitting to write a work that highlighted the performers’ close connection to the area in which they lived. \nAs I began to spend time with hiking books\, topographical maps\, and pictures taken by many visitors to the park over the years\, I knew that a work about a journey through this park would be a great way to share not only Jennifer’s memories\, but also the many travelers on the Going to the Sun Road. Those fifty miles across the park bring the visitor in contact with lakes\, weeping walls\, animals\, meadows\, the Continental Divide\, and the power of the glacier that now moves closer and closer to extinction due to climate change. \nThe work is in one movement; however\, it is broken into several sections. I liked the idea of telling these stories like looking back at snapshots you might take on your vacation to remind you of these natural and manmade wonders: \nEarly morning on the Road \nFifty miles begin… \nSunrise on Lake McDonald \nDriving the Loop \nThe Weeping Wall \nStepping onto Jackson Glacier Overlook \nJackson Glacier \nSunset at the end of The Road \nThe oboe and bassoon are great story-telling instruments\, lending their voices and character to each of these sections\, painting the landscape with texture\, range\, and song.  And while the vastness and beauty of this park is too big to capture in any work of music\, it is my hope that the listener can travel this road with us through this natural wonder and remember the importance of supporting our National Parks.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kathleen-carter-bell-and-conor-bell-perform-jenni-brandons-going-to-the-sun-snapshots-from-glacier-national-park/
LOCATION:Delta State University\, Highway 8 West\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38733\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Chapter College Music Society":MAILTO:cms@music.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220213T150000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Shades of Violet” Performance by Rachael Keplin
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Shades of Violet” performed by Rachael Keplin on February 13\, 2022\, at 1:30 pm at Organ Hall\, a 130-seat performance center\, at University North Carolina School of Music\, Greensboro\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, NC 27412. Ms Keplin is a doctoral student. This is her first doctoral recital. \n“Shades of Violet” for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola (JB 146) explores the complexities of the color violet throughout history as told by the Clarinet and Viola. \nThe title for “Shades of Violet” came about during a phone call with Elizabeth Crawford – clarinet and Katrin Meidell – viola. We were discussing this new work and their ensemble’s name “Violet” and the phrase “shades of violet” was mentioned. I loved this phrase and knew it would inspire the work\, plus pay homage to this new ensemble’s namesake! \nWhen I started to research the color violet\, I found many interesting facts about this color. It is a “true” color in that it has its own set of wavelengths on the spectrum of visible light – between blue and invisible ultraviolet. It also has a lot of other meanings throughout history\, encompassing spiritually\, emotions of love and passion\, and physical manifestations of the color. I wanted to portray these “shades of violet” not just from the color spectrum\, but what it has meant to people symbolically. I made a list of what I found when I researched this color\, and many of these words or phrases that inspired me during the creation of this work appear as descriptions of sections in the score: \nMeditation \nInspiration \nImagination \nPassionate \nUnion of Body and Soul \nOriginal \nUnconditional love \nMental balance and stability \nDelicate \nCrown Chakra \nDignity \nCompassion \nVain \nExtravagance \nFlighty \nIn some ways this work is a love story – two instruments seeking passion\, inspiration\, union\, unconditional love.  We reach this union toward the end of the piece\, represented through the higher registers of both instruments– a push and pull of harmonies and shades of violet that I think represent the complexities of what the color Violet represents. \nIt was an honor to write this work for the inaugural season of Violet.  This work was premiered in February 2018 and appears on Violet’s debut album. \n“Shades of Violet” sheet music is available for purchase at Shades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola – Jenni Brandon. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-shades-of-violet-performance-by-rachael-keplin/
LOCATION:University of North Carolina Greensboro School of  Music\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T200000
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SUMMARY:“Places We Are From” By Jenni Brandon Performed By Jillian Camwell and Joined By Saxophonist Dave Camwell\, Robert Gibson Guitar\, And Pianist Tingting Yao
DESCRIPTION:“Places We Are From” by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Jillian Camwell oboe in a faculty recital on Wednesday\, February 10\, 2022\, at 7:00-8:00p.m CST at Troy University\, Long Hall 104\, Troy\, Alabama 36082\, 1.800.414.5756. Camwell is joined by saxophonist Dave Camwell and Robert Gibson guitar\, and Pianist Tingting Yao. \nThe program is: \nBrokenvention for oboe\, alto saxophone & piano by Alyssa Morris \nSix Canadian Scenes for solo oboe by Viet Cuong \nEchoes for oboe & guitar by Jose Mora-Jimenez \nThe Door of No Return for oboe & piano by Althea Talbot-Howard \nPlaces We Are From for oboe\, alto saxophone & piano by Jenni Brandon. \n“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 three 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. \nThis work is available in three versions: \nOboe\, Bassoon\, Piano \nOboe\, Saxophone\, Piano \nSaxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano \nPlaces We Are From was commissioned by lead commissioners Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe and Joseph Proud – Saxophone). I am grateful to them as well as the members of the commissioning consortium who helped make this piece possible. \nLead Commissioners\nProud Duo: Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Joseph Proud – Saxophone\nPost-Haste Reed Duo: Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon \nCommissioning Consortium Members \nEric Troiano\, Theresa Delaplain\, Tomoko Kashiwagi \nAndrew W. Parker and Midori Samson\, Oklahoma State University Double Reeds \nCarol Cope Lowe \nNathan Koch\, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln \nThree Reeds Duo – Paul & Leah Forsyth \nDarrel Hale and the UNT Bassoon Studio \nJillian Camwell & Dr. Dave Camwell\, Troy University \nBaylor Woodwind Faculty: Dr. Michael Jacobson–Saxophone\, Ann Shoemaker –Bassoon\, Dr. Euridice Alvarez–Oboe \nDouglas Owens\, The University of Tennessee at Martin \nCatherine Rand\, The University of Southern Mississippi \nThis work is also the recipient of the 2021 International Double Reed Society’s “50 for 50” commissioning grant and the Oboe\, Bassoon\, Piano version was premiered by Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Javier Rodriguez – Bassoon\, and Kevin Chance – Piano during the 2021 International Double Reed Society 2nd Annual Virtual Symposium. \nWorld Premieres of the three version: \n2021 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.\nDora Proud – oboe\, Javier Rodriquez – bassoon\, Kevin Chance – piano \nPerformed by the Proud Duo at The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) 2021 Conference at the Texas Women’s College in Denton\, TX on Sunday\, October 24\, 2021 at 9:30am CST \nPost-Haste Reed Duo premiered the Soprano Saxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano version at Linfield University on Monday\, November 9\, 2021
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/places-we-are-from-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-jillian-camwell-and-joined-by-saxophonist-dave-camwell-robert-gibson-guitar-and-pianist-tingting-yao/
LOCATION:Troy University \, John M. Long School of Music\, Troy\, AL\, 36082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Troy University%2C John M. Long School of Music":MAILTO:music@troy.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T220000
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SUMMARY:“Places We Are From” By Jenni Brandon Performed By Jillian Camwell and Joined By Saxophonist Dave Camwell And Pianist Tingting Yao
DESCRIPTION:“Places We Are From” by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Jillian Camwell oboe in a guest faculty recital on Wednesday\, February 9\, 2022\, at 7:30 p.m. at the University of South Alabama in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Camwell is joined by saxophonist Dave Camwell and pianist Tingting Yao\, performing not only works by Jenni Brandon but also Viet Cuong\, Alyssa Morris\, and Althea Talbot-Howard. This is a live streamed event at https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/music/livestream.html . \nTickets for this Department of Music event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff\, USA students\, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or check only). Musical Arts Series season passes will of course be honored for admission to this event. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136. \n“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 three 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. \nThis work is available in three versions: \nOboe\, Bassoon\, Piano \nOboe\, Saxophone\, Piano \nSaxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano \nPlaces We Are From was commissioned by lead commissioners Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe and Joseph Proud – Saxophone). I am grateful to them as well as the members of the commissioning consortium who helped make this piece possible. \nLead Commissioners\nProud Duo: Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Joseph Proud – Saxophone\nPost-Haste Reed Duo: Sean Fredenburg\, Saxophone & Javier Rodriguez\, Bassoon \nCommissioning Consortium Members \nEric Troiano\, Theresa Delaplain\, Tomoko Kashiwagi \nAndrew W. Parker and Midori Samson\, Oklahoma State University Double Reeds \nCarol Cope Lowe \nNathan Koch\, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln \nThree Reeds Duo – Paul & Leah Forsyth \nDarrel Hale and the UNT Bassoon Studio \nJillian Camwell & Dr. Dave Camwell\, Troy University \nBaylor Woodwind Faculty: Dr. Michael Jacobson–Saxophone\, Ann Shoemaker –Bassoon\, Dr. Euridice Alvarez–Oboe \nDouglas Owens\, The University of Tennessee at Martin \nCatherine Rand\, The University of Southern Mississippi \nThis work is also the recipient of the 2021 International Double Reed Society’s “50 for 50” commissioning grant and the Oboe\, Bassoon\, Piano version was premiered by Teodora Pejašinović Proud – Oboe\, Javier Rodriguez – Bassoon\, and Kevin Chance – Piano during the 2021 International Double Reed Society 2nd Annual Virtual Symposium. \nWorld Premieres of the three version: \n2021 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.\nDora Proud – oboe\, Javier Rodriquez – bassoon\, Kevin Chance – piano \nPerformed by the Proud Duo at The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) 2021 Conference at the Texas Women’s College in Denton\, TX on Sunday\, October 24\, 2021 at 9:30am CST \nPost-Haste Reed Duo premiered the Soprano Saxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano version at Linfield University on Monday\, November 29\, 2021
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/places-we-are-from-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-jillian-camwell-and-joined-by-saxophonist-dave-camwell-and-pianist-tingting-yao/
LOCATION:University of  South Alabama\, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center\, 5751 USA Drive S.\, Room 1072\, Mobile\, AL\, 36688-0002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of South Alabama Dept of Music":MAILTO:usamusic@southalabama.edu
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SUMMARY:“Double Helix”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Diverse Musician’s Alliance
DESCRIPTION:“Double Helix”\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Diverse Musician’s Alliance (DiMA) at 7:30 p.m. February 9\, 2022\, in the Imig Music Building\, Colorado University (CU)\, College of Music\, Boulder\, Colorado. \nThe Diverse Musicians Alliance\, a student-led branch of the CU LEAD Alliance\, brings awareness to these female composers and their legacies with two concerts (9 and 16 February) featuring all-female programs. To combat the issue of underrepresentation\, DiMA has created an annual concert\, “Persevering Legacy”\, to highlight works by underrepresented female composers. “Persevering Legacy” is an initiative that began in 2018 as an effort to perform works from the Hellen Walker-Hill Collection. \nProgram \nPersevering Legacy \nElevating the voices of women composers \n7:30 p.m.\, Wednesday\, Feb. 9\, 2022 \nColorado University (CU)\, College of Music \nGrusin Music Hall Program \nDouble Helix — Jenni Brandon \nMadison Triplett\, bassoon \nHsiao-Ling Lin\, piano \nÉtude III “en pensant à Bach” — Ida Presti \nIzzy Fincher\, guitar \nRag — Mary Watkins \nGena Rumsey\, clarinet \nYa-Ting Yang\, piano \nMirage — Dorothy Chang \nLogan Banister\, alto saxophone \nCotton Dance — Florence B. Price \nReina Krumvieda\, piano \nEmpty Interlude — Text by Roger Chaney and Andy Razaf \nGabrielle Razafinjatovo\, mezzo-soprano \nGrace Templeton\, piano \nI Grew A Rose — Florence Price \nLJ Hansen\, soprano \nAric Vyhmeister\, piano \nSpiritual Suite — Margaret Bonds \nValley of the Dry Bones \nBritta De Groot\, piano \nQuartet for four violins — Grazina Bacewicz \nAllegretto \nAndante tranquillo \nEli Pouliot\, Olivia Breen\, Logan Indge and Alyssa Byrne\, violins \nSonata for Viola and Piano Libby Larsen \nAndante \nAshley Santore\, viola \nXi Zhang\, piano \nDouble Helix for bassoon and piano (bassoon and piano sheet music) was commissioned in 2014 by bassoonist Christin Schillinger to premiere and perform with Jed Moss on piano. This work is inspired by the sculpture of the same name by Long Beach\, California sculptor Susan Hawkins. This sculpture (pictured on the cover of this score) depicts two separate figures dancing around each other\, weaving their stories together\, but never touching. I loved the idea of using terms that are frequently used to describe dance and began to see the curves and lines and unique topography of these sculptures as fluid and moving. The bassoon and the piano become these two dancers\, gracefully moving across a stage to tell the story of this beautiful sculpture. \nIn “Prelude: Intertwine” the figures dance around each other\, one at first (the piano)\, and then the bassoon joining in\, flowing\, and weaving in and out of each other. As they move into the “Entrechat” you can hear the fast movement of the feet as the dancer leaps from the floor\, crossing and uncrossing the feet in mid-air as represented by the repeated staccato notes throughout this section. After much joyful leaping\, the bassoon and piano take turns with solos in “Divertissement: Gentle Beauty”. Leading into the section “Soar” which begins innocuously enough\, the dancers slowly begin to climb higher and higher\, reaching a climax in this section as the bassoon dazzles with its range and the piano moves deftly from one end of the keyboard to the other. Finally\, in “Postlude (Epilogue)” the original intertwine theme returns\, allowing the dancers to shift and flow gently around each other\, gently shifting back into the still image of the sculpture as the sound fades away. \nIt was a joy to write this work for these talented musicians\, who premiered the work at the Ostin Rehearsal Room on the campus of UCLA on September 21st\, 2015. \nDouble Helix sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at Double Helix – Bassoon and piano sheet music (jennibrandon.com).
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/double-helix-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-diverse-musicians-alliance/
LOCATION:Colorado University at Boulder College of Music\, 301 UCB\, Boulder\, CO\, 80309-0301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Music Sweet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Eastern Kentucky University Singers at The Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:Make Music Sweet\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Eastern Kentucky University Choir (EKU) for Kentucky Music Educators Association   Conference\, at the Cathedral of the Assumption\, 433 S 5th St\, Louisville\, KY 40202\, Phone: (502) 582-2971\, on Friday\, February 4\, 2022\, 3:45 PM. The Kentucky Music Educators Association is a 501(c)3 organization consisting of over 2\,000 professional music educators at all levels from kindergarten to the university level who are dedicated to the cause of music education in Kentucky. Included are in-service\, pre-service and retired music educators. Associated with NAfME: The National Association For Music Education\, KMEA serves as a voice for Kentucky’s music educators. \nKMEA maintains an active involvement with the Kentucky Coalition for Arts Education\, an affiliation with such groups as the Kentucky Art Education Association; the Kentucky Theater Association; and the Kentucky Association for Physical Education\, Recreation\, and Dance; and the Kentucky Center – all dedicated to the improvement of arts education in the Commonwealth. \nThe University Singers performance is under the direction of Dr. Richard Waters\, Director of Choral Activities. The Eastern Kentucky University Choir concert program is: \n\n\n\nChristus est natus\nDamijan Močnik\n\n\nThe Cloths of Heaven\nAdolphus Hailstork\n\n\nMake Music Sweet\nJenni Brandon\n\n\nAnthony O’Daly\nSamuel Barber\n\n\nChild of Wonder\nEric Whitacer\n\n\nI’ll Be On My Way\nShawn Kirchner\n\n\n\n  \nMake Music Sweet for SATB choir and piano (sheet music) is a three-movement work which uses the poetry of James Joyce from his collection Chamber Music. These three movements speak of love and nature\, of cool valleys\, and speaking to the heart. \nMovements II and III are the winner of the Choral Horizons New Music Reading session sponsored by The Singers under the direction of Matthew Culloton as well as Graphite Publishing. The entire set was premiered in February 2010 in Minneapolis by The Singers. In addition there was a performance by The Singers under the direction of Matthew Culloton during the Choral Horizons Reading Session – May 11-12\, 2009 – University of Minnesota\, MN \nThis work is published on Boosey and Hawkes Composers or on Boosey and Hawkes Choral Music Experience: Conductor’s Choice.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/make-music-sweet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-eastern-kentucky-university-singers-at-the-kentucky-music-educators-association-conference/
LOCATION:Cathedral of the Assumption\, 433 S 5th St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vox Grata Presents Two Performances\, in Nashville\, of “We Are Home” for SSAA\, Piano\, and Percussion by Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:Vox Grata presents two performances of “We Are Home” for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion by Jenni Brandon. The first performance is on January 27\, 2022\, 7:30PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 3900 West End Avenue\, Nashville\, TN 37205. The second performance is on February 1\, 2022\, 7:30PM at the Second Presbyterian Church\, 3511 Belmont Blvd Nashville\, TN 37215. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville community. For information about performances\, please contact Vox Grata at voxgratainfo@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link https://voxgrata.com/contact/ \nVox Grata is comprised of joyful women who\, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives\, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit\, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. \nVox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville\, Tennessee community. \nVox Femina Los Angeles commissioned We Are Home (SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music) under the direction of Dr. Iris Levine. Iris approached me to write this piece to fit onto their themed concert “Half the Sky: Hear Our Voices”\, and in particular to fit the section of the concert that spoke of “Home”. Because this would be a very personal piece for Vox\, I asked Iris to have the women write me stories\, poems\, haikus\, and anything else that helped them describe what “home” meant to them in singing with Vox. What I got was an incredible collection of texts\, written from the heart\, about their experiences and the joy that came from being a part of this singing community. I began to take phrases\, words\, and ideas from these texts and draw them together to create the text that is used in this piece. Although I wrote the final text\, it is a compilation of the voices of these women. More universally\, however\, this piece reflects what it means to be a part of a community – to share something important and to come “home”. \nThe premiere of this work took place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2014\, at Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles\, California. It was an honor to write this piece for Iris and the women of Vox. \nWe Are Home\nText and inspiration by the Women of Vox Femina\nCompiled and arranged by Jenni Brandon \nWe are\nSinging for the soul and songs our mothers taught us.\nWe are\nDancing in between passion\, love\, and empathy. \nWe are\nFinding comfort in things\nfar more vast and eternal than us\, \nWe are everything possible. \nWe are\nImpassioned\, thoughtful\, kind\, and strong\,\nWe are\nWoman\, friend\, chosen sisters. \nWe are\nA kaleidoscope of women’s voices\nOffering serenity and comfort\,\nWe are home. \nA safe haven\,\nRefuge from the outside world.\nSanctuary. \nWe are home. \nWe Are Home (for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at We Are Home – SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/vox-grata-presents-two-performances-in-nashville-of-we-are-home-for-ssaa-piano-and-percussion-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 3900 West End Avenue\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37205
ORGANIZER;CN="Vox Grata":MAILTO:voxgratainfo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:“Places we are From”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed At The University of Idaho Double Reed Day
DESCRIPTION:“Places we are From”\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed at the University of Idaho\, Lionel Hampton School of Music (LHSOM) Double Reed Day on Saturday\, January 22\, 2022. The Lionel Hampton School of Music Double Reed Faculty (Teodora Proud – oboe\, and Javier Rodriguez – bassoon) host the LHSOM Double Reed Day 2022 with special guests Susan Hatch Tomkiewicz – oboe\, and Stephanie Patterson – bassoon from Columbus State University (GA) with Adam Shapiro – baroque oboe. \nThis is a day designed for high school and college students full of double reed activities and master classes will culminate in a recital at 3 p.m. in the University Auditorium featuring faculty\, guest artists and all participating members in a double reed band performance! All events are free for registered guests. The recital program can be viewed at the preceding link. \nRegister for the event here: https://forms.office.com/r/MCWYvJypwg. \nThe event will be live streamed with link To Be Published (TBP). \n“Places We Are From” for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano is a new work by Jenni Brandon. It 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 instrumentations 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. \nPlaces 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.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/places-we-are-from-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-the-university-of-idaho-double-reed-day/
LOCATION:University of Idaho\, Lionel Hampton School of Music. Portland State University\, Corner of Blake & W. Sweet Ave\, Moscow\, ID\, 83844-4015\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220115T210000
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SUMMARY:Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Five Frogs”
DESCRIPTION:The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble\, The Mistral Five Wind Quintet\, brings you a premiere performance of Jenni Brandon’s Five Frogs on\, Saturday\, January 15\, 2022 at 7:30PM. This is a live stream concert at New Beginnings | ConcertStream \nThe Chamber Ensemble’s Allison Miller and Max Ostic dig into the music of Pierre-Max Dubois’ “Petite Suite”\, while the Mistral Five Wind Quintet brings you the Saskatchewan premiere performance of Jenni Brandon’s Five Frogs! \nThe performance concludes with a complete performance of Johannes Brahms’ beautiful “Serenade in D Major\, Opus 11”. A piece that served as a new beginning for Brahms\, the work reflected on the death of his friend Robert Schumann and looked to a new musical future that Brahms set out to achieve. \n24-hour live stream ticket prices\, for this event\, are $19.99\, $35\, $50. Purchase a Digital Streaming Ticket \n“Five Frogs for Woodwind Quintet” allows each of the instruments to tell the story of a frog\, from leaping to lazing on a lily pad and was inspired by “One Hundred Frogs “by Hiroaki Sato\, a little book that takes a look at one hundred different haikus\, sonnets\, prose poems\, and even limericks based on Bashô’s haiku\, “Old Pond/Frog jumps in/The sound of water”. Each of the instruments in the ensemble is so different and so exceptional in their sound and abilities that I realized each one could be one of the frogs from the book. The clarinet is perfect for “Leaping” because of its agility and grace\, the way a frog can be still one minute and gone the next. “Catching Bugs” gave me the opportunity to use the piccolo and allow the ensemble to run ‘amuck’ after their bug dinner. Finally\, in “Epilogue” all the frogs sing together\, each one bringing their own musical motive into this final movement. \nFive Frogs is available\, on line\, from Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music (48018979)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/saskatoon-symphony-orchestra-chamber-ensemble-performs-jenni-brandons-five-frogs/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra\, Chamber Ensemble\, Mistral Five Wind Quintet\, 602B 51st St\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 7K3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Joanna McCoskey Wiltshire Performs Stardust for solo E flat clarinet\, by Jenni Brandon.
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Stardust for solo E flat clarinet performed by Joanna McCoskey Wiltshire\, on January 13\, 2022\, 5:30PM – 7:30PM\, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, (UNC) College of Visual and Performing Arts\, Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, NC 27412\, telephone 336-334-5789\, fax 336-334-5497\, email uncgarts@uncg.edu. This performance is her DMA recital. \nJoanna McCoskey Wiltshire is a clarinetist\, teacher and conductor based in Winston-Salem\, NC. She is a DMA candidate at UNC Greensboro studying clarinet performance. She currently works as a clarinet instructor at the UNCSA Community Music School in Winston-Salem\, Upbeat Music Company in Lewisville and maintains an active private studio. \nIn 2020\, Joanna completed a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clarinet Performance from UNC Greensboro studying with Dr. Andy Hudson and Dr. Anthony Taylor. Joanna received M.M. degrees in Clarinet and Wind Conducting Performance in 2018 from the University of Delaware (UD) where she studied with Dr. Christopher Nichols\, Dr. Lauren Reynolds\, Dr. Chad Nicholson\, and Dr. Michael Knight. She also received her B.M. in Music Education from UD in 2014 \nIn addition to her work as a clarinet instructor\, Joanna is also an active performer in the Piedmont Triad. She has played with Piedmont Wind Symphony as a section clarinetist\, the Salem Band as a section first clarinetist and Eb clarinetist\, and Salem Saxophone Quartet as a tenor saxophonist. Her other work includes serving as the conductor of the New Horizons Bands of Winston-Salem and Greensboro (https://gatecityhorizonsband.org). \nprogram \nRitual (1989)  Katherine Hoover     (1937-2018) \nSuite No. 3 (1687) Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre     (1665-1729) \nPrèlude arr. Zachary Good \nDuft (2011)   Kaija Saariaho     (b. 1952) \n     Blütenstaub \n     Blühend \n     Flüchtig \nintermission \nSonata in E-flat Major\, op. 167 (1921)  Camille Saint-Saëns     (1835-1921) \nAllegretto \nAllegro animato \nLento \nMolto Allegro \nStardust (2015)  Jenni Brandon     (b. 1977) \nA Love of My Own \nInto the Blue Sky \nA Paper Moon \nA Stardust Melody \nIt Goes Without Saying (2005)  Nico Muhly     (b. 1981) \nStardust for solo E-flat Clarinet\, commissioned by clarinetist Elizabeth Crawford in 2014\, explores the lyrical and jazzy abilities of this instrument\, turning to popular songs of the 20’s and 30’s as inspiration. I grew up playing and singing much of this repertoire at the piano\, learning a lot about writing melody from this incredible era of songwriting. Each movement of this work plays with these popular themes\, sometimes using an interval\, a few notes\, or a line from within the work as inspiration\, allowing the E-Flat clarinet to shine by playing with range\, color\, and extended techniques. I also liked the idea of linking pieces together that spoke of stars and the moon – a popular theme of this era! \nIt was an honor to write this piece for Elizabeth Crawford. She premiered the work during the Clarimania Festival in Wrocław\, Poland in April 2015. \nStardust for solo E flat clarinet is available on Jenni’s website at Stardust – solo E-flat clarinet sheet music (jennibrandon.com) \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/joanna-mccoskey-wiltshire-performs-stardust-for-solo-e-flat-clarinet-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:University of North Carlolina Greensboro College of Visual and Performing Arts\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon\, by Jenni Brandon\, Presented by Eleni Katz at the New World Center\, Truist Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon\, by Jenni Brandon\, Presented by Eleni Katz at the New World Center\, Bassoon Fellow Eleni Katz presents a multimedia recital that takes the audience on a three-part journey through the natural elements: Water\, Earth and Wind at the Truist Pavilion\, located at the New World Symphony\, New World Center\, 500 17th Street Miami Beach\, FL 33139\, Telephone (305) 673-3330 \nThe recital demonstrates the intertwinement of multiple art forms: double reed playing\, voice\, poetry and projection design. It will feature in performance Eleni and the Marea Duo\, a chamber ensemble that seeks to explore the sounds\, colors\, textures\, boundaries and capabilities of the bassoon\, oboe and the human voice. \nSolo Spotlight: Natural Element \nNew World Center\, Truist Pavilion \nMonday\, December 13\, 2021 at 7:00 PM \nMusicians \nEleni Katz\, bassoon \nThomas Steigerwald\, piano \nMarea Duo \nProgram \nMeretzky — Sea Glass Partita \nBrandon — Colored Stones \nScott — Elegy for Innocence \nVallon — Flux / Jusant \nKim — The Weight of Wind \nGershwin/Ford — “Summertime” \nColored 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. \n0 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. \n0 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. \n0 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. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-for-solo-bassoon-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-eleni-katz-at-the-new-world-center-truist-pavilion/
LOCATION:New World Center\, Miami\, FL\, 500 17th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cumulonimbus: The King Of Clouds For Clarinet And Piano\, By Jenni Brandon\, Performed By Tori R Venske
DESCRIPTION:Cumulonimbus: The King Of Clouds for clarinet and piano\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed By Tori R Venske on December 5\, 2021 from 8pm to 9pm in the Pitman Recital Hall\, Oklahoma University School of Music. The recital is livestreamed or you may attend in person. Attendance is free. \nJenni’s  inspiration for this piece\, Cumulonimbus: The King of Clouds for B-flat clarinet and piano\, comes from a wonderful book titled The Cloudspotter’s Guide: The Science\, History\, and Culture of Clouds by Gavin Pretor-Pinney. In this book he describes all types of clouds\, from the Stratus all the way up to the Cirrocumulus cloud. Jenni particularly loved his chapter on the Cumulonimbus cloud and the description of the destruction and havoc that this cloud can make. Jenni thought it would be exciting to write a work that represents this cloud and its fury. \nThe piece begins ominously as a storm approaches and then moves into crashing clusters and the fast fury that a storm like this can bring. The clarinet leaps like hail and lightning\, and the piano boldly grows bigger as the storm rages. Jenni tries to tell the story of this cloud much in the way that the book describes the cloud\, including that “…it can lead to untold loss of life and damage to property. It has also been known to frighten little children with its thunder.” \nJenni had the pleasure to write this work for Marianne Breneman and Philip Amalong of Conundrum\, a Cincinnati-based new music ensemble. They premiered the work in Los Angeles on November 12\, 2011\, at Occidental College during a Synchromy concert. \nCumulonimbus: The King Of Clouds for clarinet and piano sheet music is available for purchase on Jenni’s website atCumulonimbus: The King of Clouds – for B-flat clarinet and Piano (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/cumulonimbus-the-king-of-clouds-for-clarinet-and-piano-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-tori-r-venske/
LOCATION:Oklahoma University School of Music\, Pitman Recital Hall\, 500 West Boyd\, Norman\, OK\, 73019\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Herine Coetzee Koschak and the Fifth House Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Herine Coetzee Koschak and the Fifth House Ensemble in their concert Sounds of Nature and City at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Sunday\, December 5\, 2021 at 3:00pm. The Epiphany Center is located at 201 S Ashland Ave Chicago\, IL 60607. \nPraised by the New York Times for its “conviction\, authority\, and finesse\,” the Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble (5HE) harnesses the collaborative spirit of chamber music to reach beyond the traditionally perceived limits of classical music. 5HE curates this series of intimate performances at Epiphany Center for the Arts\, celebrating works new and old\, amplifying voices of the less heard\, and delighting in the sheer joy of sound exploration with all who come along for the ride. \nSounds of Nature and City PROGRAM:\nCrankshaft – Robbie McCarthy\nUrban/Country Meditation – Pauline Oliveros\, arr. Elizandro Garcia-Montoya\nSequoia Trio – Jenni Brandon\nMovement for String Trio – Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson\nWhat Have You Done (Who Are You?) – Jordyn Davis\nDivertimento a tre – Franz Joseph Haydn\nQuartet for Oboe\, Clarinet\, Viola\, Bassoon – Ernest Toch \nMUSICIANS:\nGrace Hong\, oboe\nElizandro Garcia-Montoya\, clarinet\nGalina Kiep\, bassoon\nParker Nelson\, horn\nKhelsey Zarraga\, violin\nMason Spencer\, viola\nHerine Koschak\, cello \n“I had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. I knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees I turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration” Jenni Brandon. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio (oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music) takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe. Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the resilient attitude that young trees must maintain in order to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally\, in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nThis work appears on two CDs:\nSongs Of California: Music for Winds and Piano\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFrom Earth & Sky: Music of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label \nMovement I.  Sequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \nMovement II.  “A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…”\n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.” \nMovement III.  The Three Graces\n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nMovement IV.  The Noble Trees\n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912\nby John Muir\nText is in the public domain.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-herine-coetzee-koschak-and-the-fifth-house-ensemble/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Arts\, 201 S Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fifth House Ensemble":MAILTO:allie@fifth-house.com
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SUMMARY:The Tailleferre Ensemble Performs Jenni Brandon’s Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMetamorphosis\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Tailleferre Ensemble on Thursday\, December 2\, 2021\, 12:30pm at Leatherhead Methodist Church\, Church Road\, KT22 8AY\, Telephone +44 1372 362145. \nThe Tailleferre Ensemble is a new chamber collective founded by Nicola Hands and Penelope Smith\, with the aim of promoting women in music. The ensemble has a special interest in redressing the balance of works performed by male and female composers\, and in performing new works. The Tailleferre Ensemble is a flexible chamber ensemble\, performing recitals of differing instrumentation and genre. \nThe Tailleferre Ensemble \nPenelope Smith & Nicola Hands\, oboes \nNicky Crowe\, flute \nLana Bode\, piano \nThe December 2\, 2021\, program is: \nJenni Brandon (b1977)\nMetamorphoses\, for two oboes and piano (2018)\nI Vulnerable\nII Evolving\nIII Transformation\nIV Rebirth\nV Transfiguration\nVI Breaking through the mold\nVII Regeneration\nVIII Emerging\nIX “The metamorphosis excites in the beholder an emotion of joy…”\nIngrid Stölzel (b1971)\nThere Are Things To Be Said (2009)\nfor flute\, oboe and piano\nMadeleine Dring (1923-1977)\nTrio for flute\, oboe and piano (1968)\nI. Allegro con brio\nII Andante semplice\nIII Allegro giocoso \nConcert duration approximately: 40 minutes \nPlease donate to help fund these concerts at: cafdonate.cafonline.org/14455 \nMetamorphosis for two oboes and piano (2018) by Jenni Brandon explores starkness\, freedom\, and a dance of discovery of self as told through the interweaving lines of the oboes. The piano becomes the support that helps guide the changes along the way\, ebbing and flowing in its own voice. The instruments frequently intermingle\, continuously evolving into something new. It is a single-movement work in which the section titles come from a variety of synonyms for the word “metamorphosis. The sections relate to each other by transitioning\, growing and evolving throughout this journey of change. \nI. Vulnerable\nII. Evolving\nIII. Transformation\nIV. Rebirth\nV. Transfiguration\nVI. Breaking through the mold\nVII. Regeneration\nVIII. Emerging\nIX. “The metamorphosis excites in the beholder an emotion of joy…” \nThis work received its premiere performance and recording by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley (oboe) along with Dane Philipsen (oboe) and Mary Jo Cox (piano) on Dr. Binkley’s CD From Earth And Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Record label in 2020. \nMetamorphosis is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Metamorphosis for two oboes and piano – Jenni Brandon \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-tailleferre-ensemble-performs-jenni-brandons-metamorphosis/
LOCATION:Leatherhead Methodist Church\, 10 Church Road\, Leatherhead\, Surrey\, KT22 8AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Furlen Ensemble Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Love Songs” at The Benefit Concert For Emergency Aid in Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:The Furlen Ensemble performed Jenni Brandon’s  “Love Songs” at the benefit concert for emergency aid in Myanmar  microfinance-thukha-myanmar.com on November 28\, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The concert takes place at Church of Lausen (Kirche Lausen)\, Lausen\, Switzerland. Kirche Lausen‎ is one of the oldest in northwestern Switzerland.‎ ‎Its architectural history reaches more than 1200 years into the past.‎ ‎It has 160 seats and is available for church services\, other events of the parish and for concerts. \nThe “Furlen Ensemble” plays and sings cheerful and lively instrumental and vocal music from the Baroque and Modern periods with compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach\, Johann Rosenmüller\, Ralph Vaughan Williams & Jenni Brandon. Members of “The Furlen Ensemble“are: \n\nYvonne Yiu Reichert – Cembalo & Klavier\nOlivia Ceresola – Soprano\nArno Reichert – Bass & Viola da Gamba\nAgnès Mauri Galik – Viola\nStefan Hofstetter – Oboe\nKatherina Leimgruber – Cello\n\nAdmission is free. Your contribution to the collection will help the people of Myanmar in their hopeless situation. \nLove Songs for Soprano and Oboe\, by Jenni Brandon\, is a collection of texts that were chosen to tell a story of the Native American woman – a story that she might tell to her child while she rocked the child to sleep. We begin with a lullaby (partially borrowed from a Chippewa lullaby) sung gently to a child\, and then she begins to tell the story of herself. In “Song of Basket-Weaving” she asks the Cedar tree (mother) to prepare her for love\, for bearing children\, and for becoming a woman. In “Song of the Blue-Corn Dance she works with other women to harvest the corn. Falling in love\, she sings a slightly giddy song “Oh I Am Thinking” which evolves into a strong and steadfast song in “Love Song from the Andes.” Then her lover comes to her in “Love Song\,” but it is not too long after that he leaves her for Sault St. Marie in Michigan\, never to return again (Jenni interprets this as death – he’s gone away\, maybe to fight\, or to hunt\, but he will never return to his lover). We assume at this point in the story that the child she sings to is their child\, and she is telling the story of their love. The story ends how it begins\, with the woman back in the present\, continuing to sing a lullaby to her child as life goes on\, without her love by her side. \nIt is a story that can be universally understood\, but points to the strength of not only the Native American woman\, but to the strength of all women to persevere\, to raise children and to keep community strong against all odds. It is a “love song” in that it goes beyond just romantic love\, but tells of love for a child and love of the land. The work may be performed as a whole\, or individual movements may be chosen for a shorter performance. \nRead the text for Love Songs: \nLullaby \nLullaby for children sung by the White Earth Chippewa and the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa as they rocked their children to sleep.\nEd. by Frances Densmore \nSong of Basket-Weaving \nKulasgh*\, Kulasgh\, my mother\,\nI sit at thy knee\nWeaving my basket of grasses\,\nWeaving for my harvest of berries when the Ripe Days come.\nThy fingers gently touch my hair with fragrance\,\nThy mouth drips a song\, for the wind has kissed it –\n(Love sings in thy mouth!) \nThe soil listens and answers;\nI feel a stirring beneath me and hear buds opening\,\nThe river chants thy song and the clouds dance to it.\nTonight the stars will float upon thy singing breath\,\nGleaming like slanting flocks above the sea.\nAll the earth sings; and its voices are one song! \nI alone am silent: I alone\, a maid waiting him\, the Fate\,\nThe Stirring One\, the Planter of the Harvets\,\nThe Basket-Filler. \nKulasgh\, Kulasgh\, Mother!\nSee how beautiful\, how liberal\, is my basket\,\nHow tightly woven for the waters of Love\,\nHow soft for the treading of children’s feet\,\nHow strong to bear them up! \nKulasgh\, Kulasgh\, Mother\, remember me –\nEre the Sunset and the Dropping Leaf! \nInterpretation by Constance Lindsay Skinner. *Kulasgh\, or Cedar Tree\, considered the source of life by the British Columbian Coast Tribes\, as it supplies all their necessities\, even food in fish famine. From The Path on the Rainbow”\, edited by George W. Cronyn\, 1918 \nSong of the Blue-Corn Dance (Zuni) \nBeautiful\, lo\, the summer clouds\,\nBeautiful\, lo\, the summer clouds!\nBlossoming clouds in the sky\,\nLike unto shimmering flowers\,\nBlossoming clouds in the sky\,\nOnward\, lo\, they come\,\nHither\, hither bound! \n(This was apparently a work song sung by the women as they harvested the corn). Translated by Natalie Curtis Burlin. From The Path on the Rainbow”\, edited by George W. Cronyn\, 1918 \nLove Song (Chippewa) \nOh\nI am thinking\nOh\nI am thinking\nI have found my lover\nOh\nI think it is so! \nEd. by Frances Densmore. Washington Bureau of American Ethnology\, Bulletin 45 (1910) \nLove Song from the Andes (Inca) \nTo this my song\nThou shalt sleep.\nIn the dead of night\nI shall come. \nEd. by P. Ainsworth Means\, Ancient Civilizations of the Andes\, Charles Scribner & Sons\, 1931 \nMy Love has Departed (Chippewa) \nA loon\nI though it was\nBut it was\nMy love’s\nSplashing oar. \nTo Sault Ste. Marie\nHe has departed.\nMy love had gone\nOn before me.\nNever again can I see him. \nA loon\nI thought it was\nBut it was never again\nLove’s splashing oar. \nEd. by Frances Densmore\, reworked by Jenni Brandon. Washington Bureau of American Ethnology\, Bulletin 45 (1910) \nVII. Lullaby (Reprise) \nThis work was commissioned and premiered by Aryn Day Sweeney\, oboist and Assistant Professor of Music Performance at Ball State University with funding provided by the Indiana Arts Commission in 2014. It was premiered at Ball State University by Aryn Day Sweeney-oboe and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn-soprano in March 2014. \nLove Songs for Soprano and Oboe sheet music is available for purchase from Jenni Brandon Music at Love Songs -soprano and oboe sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-furlen-ensemble-performs-jenni-brandons-love-songs-at-the-benefit-concert-for-emergency-aid-in-myanmar/
LOCATION:Kirche Lausen\, Lausen\, Switzerland\, Kirchstrasse 12\, Lausen\, BL\, Basel Landschaft\, 4415\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:"Cacophony" for Solo B-flat clarinet and delay pedal\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Christopher Mothersole
DESCRIPTION:“Cacophony” for Solo B-flat clarinet and delay pedal\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Christopher Mothersole in a live faculty recital. The performance is on November 17th\, 2021 @ 7:00pm EST. Limited in-person seating is available at the University of West Georgia’s  Old Auditorium 18 Back Campus Dr\, Carrollton\, GA 30118\, .Admission is free. The recital is live streamed from the University of West Georgia’s Old Auditorium on YouTube at Chris Mothersole | A Live Faculty Recital – YouTube.  Music presented is from Music by Jenni Brandon Bach\, Denny-Chambers\, Mothersole\, and Broström.  The program is: \n🔹 Bach\, Johann Sebastian (transcr. C. Mothersole) The Well-Tempered Klavier: Prelude No.1 in C Major\, BWV 846 (1722/2021) \n🔹 Denny-Chambers\, Kristen → Cortejo de Aves (2021) \n🔹 Broström\, Tobias (adapted by C. Mothersole) → La Noche Oscura (2019/2021) \n🔹 Mothersole\, Christopher → Autokinesis\, for Solo Efx Clarinet\, op.2 (2020) \n🔹 Bach\, Johann Sebastian (transcr. C. Mothersole) → Toccata & Fugue in D minor\, BWV 565 (1704/2020) \n🔹 Mothersole\, Christopher → Diptych\, for Efx Clarinet Duo\, op.1 (2020) [Chris Mothersole & Tim Fitzgerald\, clarinets] \n🔹 Brandon\, Jenni → Cacophony\, for Solo Efx Clarinet (2021) \nOriginally from Austin\, Texas\, Christopher Mothersole serves as Instructor of Clarinet at the University of West Georgia. He moved to Carrollton in 2018 from Montana\, where he served as principal clarinet of the Great Falls Symphony. An enthusiast of the rarely-heard basset horn\, Christopher explores repertoire from both past and present\, discovering new and innovative ways to make use of its dark\, velvety tone. As an orchestral musician\, Christopher has performed on both sides of the Atlantic under the baton of some of the world’s premier conductors. Christopher performs regularly with the Carroll Symphony Orchestra and enjoys a life of teaching in the West Georgia area. Christopher earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He continued his studies in London\, England\, graduating from the Royal College of Music with a Master of Performance degree\, where his principal teachers included Richard Hosford (BBC Symphony Orchestra)\, Timothy Lines (London Symphony Orchestra)\, and Colin Lawson (Director\, Royal College of Music). \nEnjoy a sneak peak of Jenni’s new work “Cacophony” for Solo B-flat Clarinet with Delay pedal commissioned by Chris Mothersole! I am really excited about this new work! It has been fun learning how to write with Delay pedal\, and Chris is going to give a killer world premiere of this work on November 17. I’m so enjoying the colors the delay pedal adds to the clarinet and have had so much fun working with him on this new piece! \nCheck out our talk about the creation of this work during International Clarinet Association‘s New Music Weekend October 16-17 – https://clarinet.org/event/new-music-weekend-2021/ \n#clarinet #efxclarinet #composerslife #soloclarinet #chambermusic #newmusic #delaypedal \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/cacophony-for-solo-b-flat-clarinet-and-delay-pedal-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-christopher-mothersole/
LOCATION:University of West Georgia’s  Old Auditorium\, 18 Back Campus Dr\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30118\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Dream of Birds\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed At A Ball State University Faculty Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:“The Dreams of Birds For alto flute and piano”\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed at A Ball State University  Faculty Artist Series on Friday\, October 29\, 2021\, 5:00pm\, in the Sursa Performance Hall. This recital is free and open to the public. \nThe Faculty Artist Series allows the School of Music faculty to share their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. The faculty members for this for this recital are: Mihoko Watanabe\, professor of flute\, Zoran Jakovcic\, assistant professor of music (viola)\, and Cara Chowning\, assistant teaching professor (vocal coach and music appreciation). \n \n“The Dreams of Birds For alto flute and piano” explores the world of what birds might dream. Would they dream of running\, of flying to the sun? Would they dream of being human? I wanted to explore the possibility of bird dreams while continuing to be evocative of a bird with bird-like songs in the alto flute. The little turns and grace notes as well as the flutter tongue played by the alto flute offer the listener the voice of the bird. The piano\, both supportive and\, at times\, grand\, helps give flight to these dreams of birds. It was an honor to write this piece for Jenni Olson to premiere and record. \nJenni’s work ‘‘The Dreams of Birds for alto flute and piano (alto flute and piano sheet music) is performed by Jenni Olson-alto flute and Bryan Pezzone – piano on Jenni Olson’s new CD “The Dreams of Birds” featuring the works of living composers. \nOther composers featured on this CD of works by living composers for various flutes includes Alex Shapiro\, Dave Volpe\, Damian Montano\, Bear McCreary\, Joachim Horsley\, Peter Jaffe\, and Daniel Kelley. \n“The Dreams of Birds For alto flute and piano” sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at the following link: “The Dreams of Birds – alto flute and piano” sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-dream-of-birds-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-a-ball-state-university-faculty-artist-series/
LOCATION:Ball State University\, 2000 W. University Ave.\, Muncie\, IN\, 47306\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ball State University School of Music":MAILTO:music@bsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette for solo B-flat Clarinet\, Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Kale Welte
DESCRIPTION:Kale Welte performs\, in recital\, Jenni Brandon’s  Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette for solo B-flat Clarinet on October 24\, 2021 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hahn Recital Hall at Ball State University School of Music. Kale\, accompanied by pianist Michael Seregow\, will also perform music by W.A. Mozart\, Robert Muczynski\, and Louis Spohr. Kale Welte is a clarinet student of Elizabeth Crawford\, professor of music performance (clarinet). This recital is free and open to the public. \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette for solo B-flat clarinet was inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables and tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \n\nLes Oiseaux\nLe Poisson\nLe Papillon\nLe Lièvre et La Tortue\nL’Etoile\nDansez!\nLe Serpent\n\nChansons de la nature pour la clarinette was required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category! The sheet music for this piece is available on Jenni’s website at Chansons de la nature pour la clarinette – solo B-flat clarinet sheet music (jennibrandon.com) \nThis work appeared on Jenni’s CD Songs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano and is available through your favorite music service for your listening pleasure. \nCarrie RavenStem performed Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette at the 2020 Woodwind Fest
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinette-for-solo-b-flat-clarinet-jenni-brandon-performed-by-kale-welte/
LOCATION:Ball State University\, 2000 W. University Ave.\, Muncie\, IN\, 47306\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ball State University School of Music":MAILTO:music@bsu.edu
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SUMMARY:The Hong Kong Philharmonic Bassoonists Perform “Colored Stones” Smoky Quartz by Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:The Hong Kong Philharmonic Bassoonists perform “Colored Stones\,” Smoky Quartz by Jenni Brandon on October 24\, 2021\, 3:00pm\, at the Grand Hall\, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre\, Hong Kong University.  The performers are Benjamin Moermond\, Toby Chan\, Vance Lee\, Fox Chan King-hei\, and Adam Treverton Jones Contrabassoon. The program is: \n\nJenni BRANDON Colored Stones: Smoky Quartz\nFrancisco MIGNONE Sonata no. 1 for Two Bassoons\nErwin SCHULHOFF Bassnachtigal (Bass Nightingale)\nDai FUJIKURA Following\nPeter TANG Humoresque (World Premiere)\nVictor BRUNS Kleine Suite no. 1\, op. 55\nDEBUSSY Girl with the Flaxen Hair\nMUSSORGSKY Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition\n\nThe Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra\, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University MUSE\, is delighted to showcase the bassoonists of the HK Phil\, as part of this chamber music series spotlighting different sections of the orchestra. This varied program gives the chance to know the bassoon more closely\, with its large range of colors\, textures and techniques. In addition to lively original compositions for bassoon ensembles of two to five players\, the program features work for solo bassoon and solo contrabassoon\, as well as a world premiere by HKU composer Peter Tang. A selection of movements from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition arranged for five bassoons will conclude the performance. \nColored 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. \nSmoky 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. \nLapis 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. \nTiger’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. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-hong-kong-philharmonic-bassoonists-perform-colored-stones-smoky-quartz-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:Grand Hall\, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre\, Hong Kong University\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong\, China
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SUMMARY:“Places We Are From”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by the Proud Duo at The NACWPI 2021 Conference
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“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 \nThis work will be available in three versions: \nOboe\, Bassoon\, Piano \nOboe\, Saxophone\, Piano \nSaxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano \nCommissioned by the Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg– saxophone and Javier Rodriguez\, bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Dora Proud – oboe\, Joseph Proud – saxophone) \n“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. \nAll versions of the score will be available to consortium members by December 1st\, 2021 for exclusive programming through December 2022 \nConsortium buy-in is $250. Payment Options available: \nPurchase through this page (PayPal) \nVenmo Account: Jenni-Brandon-Bloom-Yoga \nCheck via mail: Contact Jenni for mailing address \nA consortium contract will be provided to all participating members to sign once payment is made. \nQuestions 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
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/places-we-are-from-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-proud-duo-at-the-nacwpi-2021-conference/
LOCATION:Texas Women’s College\, 304 Administration Dr\, Denton\, TX\, 76204\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI)":MAILTO:NACWPI@montevallo.edu
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SUMMARY:Metamorphosis\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Tailleferre Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Tailleferre Ensemble on October 23\, 2021 4:30pm at St Martin of Tours\, Church House\, Church Street\, Epsom\, Surrey\, England KT17 4PX Telephone: 01372 722567 Email: stmartinsepsom@btconnect.com. The Tailleferre Ensemble is a new chamber collective founded by Nicola Hands and Penelope Smith\, with the aim of promoting women in music. The ensemble has a special interest in redressing the balance of works performed by male and female composers\, and in performing new works. The Tailleferre Ensemble is a flexible chamber ensemble\, performing recitals of differing instrumentation and genre. \nThe October 23\, 2021  program is: \nJenni Brandon  Metamorphosis \nEldin Burton Sonatina for flute and piano \nIngrid Stolzel There are things to be said \nRhian Samuel Little Duos \nNadia Boulanger Vers la vie nouvelle \nMadeleine Dring Trio for flute\, oboe and piano \nThis concert will be posted to and available for viewing on the Tailleferre Ensemble – YouTube website \nMetamorphosis for two oboes and piano (2018) by Jenni Brandon explores starkness\, freedom\, and a dance of discovery of self as told through the interweaving lines of the oboes. The piano becomes the support that helps guide the changes along the way\, ebbing and flowing in its own voice. The instruments frequently intermingle\, continuously evolving into something new. It is a single-movement work in which the section titles come from a variety of synonyms for the word “metamorphosis. The sections relate to each other by transitioning\, growing and evolving throughout this journey of change. \nI. Vulnerable\nII. Evolving\nIII. Transformation\nIV. Rebirth\nV. Transfiguration\nVI. Breaking through the mold\nVII. Regeneration\nVIII. Emerging\nIX. “The metamorphosis excites in the beholder an emotion of joy…” \nThis work receives its premiere performance and recording by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley (oboe) along with Dane Philipsen (oboe) and Mary Jo Cox (piano) on Dr. Binkley’s CD FROM EARTH AND SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON on the Blue Griffin Record label in 2020. \nMetamorphosis is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Metamorphosis for two oboes and piano – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/metamorphosis-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-tailleferre-ensemble/
LOCATION:Saint Martin’s of Tours\, Church House\, Church St\, Epsom\, Surrey\, KT17 4PX\, United Kingdom
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