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SUMMARY:Wildflower Quintet by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet In Concert -- Reed Quintets All Across the Americas
DESCRIPTION:The Kalliope Reed Quintet’s concert Reed Quintets All Across the Americas is an in-person performance on Friday\, August 6\, 2021\, at 7:00 PM EDT.  The concert is at  the Follen Community Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420 781-862-3805.. The performance on Sunday\, August 8\, 2021 will be streamed LIVE online  at this link. \nJoin Kalliope for their final concerts featuring a journey across the Americas! \n\n\n\n\n\nBeginning in Canada with Mathieu Lussier’s recently premiered Laurentian Bolero.\nThen moving across the border into Maine with Becky Turro’s Thaw – musically depicting the thawing of Acadia National Park.\nNext to the southern border with Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet.\nNow into Mexico with works by Arturo Marquez and Boston-based Mexican composer Jose Elizondo.\nFollowing is the first 2021 performance of Miguel del Aguila’s Transoceanica\, commissioned by Kalliope in 2020 and musically depicting an adventurous bus ride from Rio to Lima\, Peru.\nAnd finally ending with the world premiere of Peruvian/American composer Daniel Cueto’s 2nd reed quintet!\n\n\n\n\n\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). 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 Wildflower Quinet will be available for shipment and download by August 1st\, 2021 at the following link The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (jennibrandon.com). If you ordered a PDF copy\, you’ll receive your PDF copies by August 1st 2021. If you ordered hard copies of the score – these will be shipped by August 1st\, 2021.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/wildflower-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet-in-concert-reed-quintets-all-across-the-americas/
LOCATION:Follen Commuity Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Sequoia Trio Performed by Luna Nova Music At The 15th Annual Belvedere Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s  Sequoia Trio performed by Luna Nova Music at the 15th Annual Belvedere Chamber Music Festival on August 5\, 2021\, 7:30 PM. The concert is at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 1720 Peabody Ave\, Memphis\, TN 38104\, (901) 272-7425. Luna Nova concerts are free and open to the public. \nLuna Nova Music\, an ensemble formed in 2003\, produces the Belvedere Chamber Music Festival. Over 250 audio recordings and 75 videos from past concerts are available online at www.lunanova.org and www.belvederefestival.org. The Belvedere Chamber Music Festival is unique in Memphis in that it is the only private chamber series devoted entirely to music of the 20th and 21st centuries. \nThe program for August 5\, 2021 is: \nTrio for Flute\, Violin\, and Piano\, Op. 56. (1897) Cesar Cui \n(1835-1918) \n\nBadinage\nBerceuse\n\nIII. Scherzino \n\nNocturne\nValse\n\nJohn McMurtery\, flute • Gregory Maytan\, violin • Maeve Brophy\, piano \nSequoia Trio (2009) Jenni Brandon \n(b. 1977) \n\nSequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n\nTree Interlude One \n\n“A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplins. . .”\n\nIII. The Three Graces \nTree Interlude Two \n\nThe Noble Trees\n\nNobuko Igarashi\, clarinet • Michelle Vigneau\, oboe • Susanna Whitney\, bassoon \nIn the Mists (1912) Leoš Janáček \n(1854-1928) \n\nAndante\nAndantino\n\nIII. Presto \nBrian Ray\, piano \nSongs (1945) Florence Price \n(1887-1953) \n\nNight\nSympathy\n\nSabrina Laney Warren\, soprano • Adam Bowles\, piano \nFive Pieces for Two Violins and Piano Dmitri Shostakovich \n(1906-1975) \n\nPrelude\nGavotte\n\nIII. Elegy \n\nWaltz\nPolka\n\nMarisa Polesky\, violin • Gregory Maytan\, violin • Maeve Brophy\, piano \nSequoia Trio (2009) 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 kind of 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 Jenni’s 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 \nSequoia Trio (2009) is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at: The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-sequoia-trio-performed-by-luna-nova-music-at-the-15th-annual-belvedere-chamber-music-festival/
LOCATION:Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 1720 PEABODY AVENUE\, MEMPHIS\, TN\, 38104-6124\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Luna Nova":MAILTO:lunanovamusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T110000
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SUMMARY:A New Work by Jenni Brandon – “Places We Are From”
DESCRIPTION: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 (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. \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). “Places We Are From” receives its first world premiere during the International Double Reed Society Conference 2nd Virtual Symposium. The IDRS performance of “Places We are From” is on July 29\, 2021 at 10:00 AM PDT. This work is the recipient of the IDRS “50 for 50” commissioning grant in celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary. \nA YouTube Version is available for listening at the following link; https://www.idrs.org/events/university-of-idaho-places-we-are-from-music-by-women-for-oboe-and-bassoon-2. \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 (jenni@jennibrandon.com) for the mailing address. A consortium contract will be provided to all participating members to sign once payment is made.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/a-new-work-by-jenni-brandon-places-we-are-from/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T160000
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SUMMARY:Premier of "An Orange Tree"\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Leigh Muñoz\, contrabassoon and Lia Uribe\, bassoon at the International Double Reed Society Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:Leigh Muñoz\, contrabassoon and Lia Uribe\, bassoon premier “An Orange Tree”\, by Jenni Brandon\, at the International Double Reed Society Symposium on July 28\, 2021 at 4:00 PM PDT. This is a virtual concert. You can view it at the following link; An Orange Tree – a new work for Contra+Bassoon | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org) \nDr. Lia Uribe and Dr. Leigh Muñoz formed Contra+Bassoon in 2017 to promote new repertoire for bassoon and contrabassoon. Enjoying the unique sound of the combination of the bassoon and contrabassoon\, they work to stimulate creation of new repertoire for this ensemble\, especially those by underrepresented composers. Dr Uribe and Dr Munoz will perform a half recital featuring their Contra+Bassoon commission\, titled “An Orange Tree\,” by composer Jenni Brandon. It was inspired by a poem written by El Salvadoran Alfonso Quijada Urias and reflects his messages of otherness and being away from home. The performance at IDRS will be the world premiere of An Orange Tree.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premier-of-the-orange-tree-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-leigh-munoz-contrabassoon-and-lia-uribe-bassoon-at-the-international-double-reed-society-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T134500
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SUMMARY:Wood Song for Solo Oboe\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Lindabeth Binkley at IDRS 2021
DESCRIPTION:Wood Song for Solo Oboe\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Lindabeth Binkley at the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) 2021 Symposium on July 28\, 2021 at 1:45 PM. This is a virtual performance and is viewable at the following link; Wood Song for Solo Oboe | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org). \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019)\, by Jenni Brandon\, was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name. It tells of the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. Listen for variations and interpretations on the wood thrush’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nJenni was particularly drawn to this poem for both the reference to the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. The colors of the oboe lend themselves to creating this bird’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, and of telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nWood Song \nby Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nI heard a wood-thrush in the dusk\nTwirl three notes and make a star –\nMy heart that walked with bitterness\nCame back from very far. \nThree shining notes were all he had\,\nAnd yet they made a starry call –\nI caught life back against my breast\nAnd kissed it\, scars and all. \nFrom the poetry book “Love Songs”\, Interlude: Songs out of Sorrow (VI. Wood Song). The Macmillan Company\, 1917. Poem is in the public domain. This collection of poems won the 1918 Pulitzer Prize. \nAmong the many unique sounds made by this bird includes the “pit volley”. This sound is represented in the work by five quick repeated notes in a row punctuating the moment as the wood-thrush does in the forest. Variations on other unique sounds from the wood thrush’s repertoire are represented by both timbral and regular trills\, fast rhythmic leaping lines\, and\, at times\, the lyrical singing of a lone bird in the woods. In remaining true to both the bird’s call as well as the poet’s description of it\, the very opening of the work begins with a transcription of one of these birds’ songs “twirling three notes”. Throughout the work there is much freedom given to the oboist to explore creating the song of the wood thrush. Listen for variations and interpretations on their unique song. \nIt was a joy to work on this piece with Dr. Lindabeth Binkley\, who commissioned the work\, and whose beautiful\, lyrical playing allowed me to explore writing for the many colors of the oboe. Her precision in rhythm and ability to play quickly and precisely also allowed me to explore faster rhythmic aspects of the bird’s song. The result is a work that will hopefully remind us all to take time to walk outside and listen to the birds sing. \nThis work was commissioned by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley with a Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant from Central Michigan University. It appears on her CD From Earth And Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label. \nSheet music for this piece is available at the following link: Wood Song for Solo Oboe – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/wood-song-for-solo-oboe-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-lindabeth-binkley-at-idrs-2021/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
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SUMMARY:Premier of the Sisters of the Covid Moon\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed at The International Double Reed Society Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The premier of the Sisters of the Covid Moon\, by Jenni Brandon performed at The International Double Reed Society Symposium on July 27\, 2021 at 11:00 AM PDT. The performance features bassoonist/soprano Gina Cuffari and pianist Tom Cuffari with libretto by Karla Linn Merrifield. This is a virtual performance and is viewable on the IDRS website at Creating During Crisis: The Evolution and Presentation of “Sisters of the Covid Moon” | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org) \nThe recent pandemic has disrupted our lives in countless ways. We have all been touched by the virus in some form or another-it has affected our health\, our careers\, the ability to see our loved ones\, and much more. Jenni and Gina are going to talk about their musical collaboration during this fraught period. The piece that they created amplifies the voices and experiences of women of all ages and backgrounds living during this Covid-era. It exhibits the unique obstacles women have had to overcome\, and showcases their bond of strength\, resiliency and sisterhood. It is a work about women\, by women. \nTo learn more about the work and to read the libretto – Visit HERE: Sisters of the Covid Moon for Bassoon/Soprano and Piano – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premier-of-the-sisters-of-the-covid-moon-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-the-international-double-reed-society-symposium/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T120000
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SUMMARY:Premiere of The Wildflower Quinter\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at The IDRS Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, is premiered by the Kalliope Reed Quintet at the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) 2021\, 50th Anniversary Symposium on July 26\, 2021 at 11:00 AM PDT. This is a virtual concert from the College of Music\, University of Colorado Boulder. The hosts are Yoshi Ishikawa (bassoon)\, Peter Cooper (oboe). Visit https://www.idrs2021.org   for more information! \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). Reed Quintet version 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 Wildflower Quintet – For Reed Quintet is NOW AVAILABLE for PRE-ORDER! \nThis work will ship hard copies\, or PDF will be provided by August 1st\, 2021. \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. \nI.Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premiere-of-the-wildflower-quinter-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet-at-the-idrs-symposium/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T103000
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SUMMARY:“In The City at Night”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Rebecca Mindock\, English Horn & Scott Schwab\, Piano
DESCRIPTION:“In The City at Night”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by\, Rebecca Mindock\, English Horn & Scott Schwab\, Piano at 10:30 AM PDT\, July 26\, 2021. This is a virtual concert as part of the 2021 International Double Reed Society Symposium (IDRS). \nThe program is as follows: \nRhapsodies for English horn and piano\, by Claude Debussy Arr. Rebecca Mindock \nReminiscence for English horn and piano\, by Andrea Clearfield \nIn the City at Night for English Horn solo by Jenni Brandon \nIn The City At Night (solo English horn sheet music) was written at the request of Ryan Zwahlen\, oboe and English horn player with the Definiens Project. He was searching for new literature for the English horn and wanted to increase the repertoire by requesting composers to write new pieces for him to perform and record. Jenni wanted to write Ryan a piece that uses the lovely\, lyrical range of the English horn while at the same time composing something that was also rhythmically fun to play. In The City At Night focuses on just that; it is at times playful and fast like many lights blinking on just after dusk in the city. At other times it is quiet and serene like the city streets that are empty at the early hours before dawn. In creating this world\, I wanted the listener to be left with thoughts and impressions of a city after dark\, and the lone voice of the English horn telling the story of a night adventure on the city streets. \nIn The City At Night (solo English horn sheet music) is available on Jenni’s website at the following link: In the City at Night – solo English horn sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/in-the-city-at-night-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-rebecca-mindock-english-horn-scott-schwab-piano/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Double Reed Society’s “50 for 50” Commissioning Grant Award
DESCRIPTION:The International Double Reed Society awarded Jenni Brandon’s new work “Places We Are From” a “50 for 50” commissioning grant. This work for Oboe\, Bassoon\, and Piano was commissioned by the Post-Haste Reed Duo as well as the Proud Duo. Javier Rodriuguez\, bassoon\, and Dora Proud\, oboe\, both professors at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music will premiere this version of the work during the 2021 IDRS Virtual Symposium in July 26-31\, 2021. \nFuture editions of this work will include a version for Oboe\, Saxophone\, and Piano as well as Saxophone\, Bassoon\, and Piano. \nPlease contact Jenni if you are interested in being a part of the commissioning consortium. \nAbout Places We Are From: \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 (oboe/bassoon/piano\, oboe/saxophone/piano\, saxophone/bassoon/piano)\, 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.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/international-double-reed-societys-50-for-50-commissioning-grant-award/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T180000
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Performs Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet  at The Regent Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Kalliope Reed Quintet performs Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet  from The Regent Theatre\, in Arlington\, MA 4:00 PM PDT\, Sunday\, July 25\, 2021. This concert will be live-streamed from the Regent Theatre. The Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England and is one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide. \nThis is Kalliope’s first 2021 concert back in the venue of their 2020 concert series! Kalliope performs several of their recently commissioned works\, including Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet and Daniel Baldwin’s Seven Colored Earth.  \nThe concert also features a double world premiere with Daniel Burwasser‘s False Awakening and MA-based composer Don Krishnaswami’s Quintet for Reeds. This concert will be live-streamed from the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, MA. \nThe five movements of Jenni Brandon’s 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\, coordinated by Natalie Zemba\, 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. \nI. Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-quintet-performs-jenni-brandons-wildflower-quintet-at-the-regent-theatre/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre\, 7 Medford Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
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SUMMARY:Spider Suite\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Untitled Ensemble In Toronto Ontario
DESCRIPTION:The Untitled Ensemble of Toronto\, Ontario performs Jenni Brandon’s   Spider Suite on July 23\, 2021\, at 7:30PM ET. This concert\, Photosynthesis\, is: a livestream event at this Facebook link. The musicians will perform the program at the Heliconian hall in Toronto Ontario\, 35 Hazelton Ave. Toronto\, Ontario M5R 2E3. \nWho is the Untitled Ensemble? They are many and few\, a large group\, a compressible\, expandable\, small ensemble; they strive to reach the proportions of an orchestra without ever filling more than 9 seats. A collective\, an incubator\, a sprouting ground for research with designs on becoming a resource to others. They are united and discrete; they are the Untitled Ensemble. \nThe program for the concert is: \nReflets by Lili Boulanger \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nPiano: Deborah Grimmett \nOf Molluscs by Lauren Bernofsky \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nSuite for Woodwind Trio by Alexandre Tansman \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nClarinet: Le Lu \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nMurderous Melodies by Chris Sivak \nFlute: Jaye Marsh \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nViola: Emma Vachon \nINTERMISSION \nThe River of Life by Elizabeth Raum \nPiano: Deborah Grimmett \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nViolin: Emma Vachon \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nMock Turtle Soup by Alexis Hählen \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nFlute: Jaye Marsh \nViola: Emma Vachon \nSpider Suite by Jenni Brandon \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nMejunje del Fagobóngo by Alfonso Fuentes \nPercussion: Andrew Rasmus \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nProgram notes for Spider Suite by Jenni Brandon: \nSpider Suite tells the story of the adventures of a spider and his daily activities\, from spinning webs\, capturing bugs\, and beginning again. We are first introduced to the world of spiders through the fast and many-legged theme in “Along came a spider…\,” full of skittering\, racing\, and lurking. In movement two a young spider takes flight – baby spiders will spin a balloon out of silk and fly away from their mother’s web to embark on their own journey\, letting the wind take them wherever it might. Our spider lands gently and immediately begins to make his web in “Spinning Song.” Once the web is spun\, it is time to wait for dinner to come along. Our spider dances “A Wicked Waltz\,” laughing manically as he waits for the “Happy Bug (unsuspecting)” to get stuck in his web. As the bug flies and sings\, he gets increasingly stuck in the web – listen as the timbral trills in the oboe become more and more frequent. In the final movement the spider reflects on his day (flying\, spinning\, and hunting…)\, tearing down his web\, as spiders often do\, to begin again the next day. \nMovement I: Along came a spider… \nMovement II: The Spider’s Flight (solo bassoon) \nMovement III: Spinning Song \nMovement IV: A Wicked Waltz: The Spider and the Happy Bug (unsuspecting) \nMovement V. The end of the day…begin again \nSpider Suite for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon was commissioned by the California Association of Professional Music Teachers and was premiered by the Vientos Trio at the CAPMT state conference in February 2010 at the Pacific Palms Resort. \nThe version for flute\, clarinet\, and bassoon is recorded by Ceora Winds on their debut CD Postcards. \nSpider Suite is available on Jenni Brandon’s website at Spider Suite – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/spider-suite-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-untitled-ensemble-in-toronto-ontario/
LOCATION:Heliconian Hall\, 35 Hazelton Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2E3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Untitled  Ensemble":MAILTO:theuntitledensemble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210628T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T233230Z
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Trio Performs Found Objects: On the Beach by Jenni Brandon At Energize Lexington
DESCRIPTION:  \nKalliope Reed Trio performs the Found Objects: On the Beach by Jenni Brandon at their benefit concert for Energize Lexington promoting local environmental activism. Kalliope Reed Trio will also perform nature-inspired works: \nFound Objects: On the Beach — Jenni Brandon \nMenage a Trio — Adrienne Albert \n72 Miles Becky – Turro \nSuite pour trio d’anches – Alexandre Tansman \n  \nThe concert is on Friday\, July 23\, 2021\, at 4:30pm PDT in Lexington\, Massachusetts. This is an in-person event taking place at the Follen Community Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420 781-862-3805. The concert features free admission\, and all donations will support Energize Lexington. \nThe Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England. As a contemporary chamber ensemble and one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide\, their mission is to expand and diversify the reed quintet repertoire and to further strengthen the role of contemporary chamber music in the 21st century by presenting unique\, engaging\, and educational programs to communities locally and worldwide. \nPersevering through the many unexpected challenges of 2020\, in the last year the Kalliope Reed Quintet has commissioned 14 new works for reed quintet\, arranged 12 more\, presented a 6 concert online summer series\, founded the Kalliope Trio\, and received funding to record their first album. \nFound Objects: On the Beach for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon tells of finding objects on the beach – from tumbled stones to sea glass; from driftwood to black feathers on the sand and the seashells that populate the beach as far as the eye can see. A six-movement work approximately 23 minutes in length. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Dr. Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Music Publishing on the new PEN Trio Collection Series!
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-trio-performs-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-at-energize-lexington/
LOCATION:Follen Commuity Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210625T210158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T220202Z
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Presents The World Premiere Of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet
DESCRIPTION:At the International Clarinet Association’s Clarinet Fest 2021\, the Kalliope Reed Quintet presents the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet commissioned by the Kalliope Reed Quintet. This year’s presentation\, at this link\, is virtual. Kalliope’s performance is currently scheduled for July 18\, 2021\, at 11:30PM PDT at this YouTube link ClarinetFest® 2021 Virtual: Cape Daisy Recital – YouTube. The Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England and is one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide. \nThe ICA Fest 2021 was originally set to take place in Texas before going virtual and going with this theme Kalliope will present the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet inspired the Ladybird Wildflower Research Center in Austin Texas. The Wildflower Quintet commissioning was coordinated for Kalliope by Natalie Zemba. \nThe correlating poems will be included in the video as the music progresses. Following this will be Daniel Cueto’s Amaru – back for its first performance of our 2021 season! Amaru will be presented as part of the International Clarinet Association’s Clarinetfest 2021. \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. \n\nWildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden\n\nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-quintet-presents-the-world-premiere-of-jenni-brandons-wildflower-quintet/
LOCATION:International Clarinet Association\, 829 Bethel Road\, #216\, Columbus\, OH\, 43214\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="International Clarinet Association":MAILTO:EDO@clarinet.orgclarinet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210619T230845Z
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SUMMARY:Heliand Consort Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Wild Rose & Butterfly from the Wildflower Trio” and “Wood Song”
DESCRIPTION:     \nHeliand Consort performs Jenni Brandon’s Wild Rose & Butterfly from the Wildflower Trio and Wood Song for solo oboe\, in concert\, as follows: \n\nUniverse in a Sparkle *\n\nJune 30\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nUpright Steeple Society\, \nYork Street Meeting House\, Lyndon\, Vermont \nJuly 1\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nRochester Chamber Music Society\, \nRochester Federated Church\, Rochester\, Vermont \nJuly 2\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nFirst: Earth Summer Series\, \nIsham Family Farm\, Williston\, Vermont \nHeliand Consort\, a Vermont-based chamber music ensemble\, performs chamber music and songs inspired by the natural world\, from the oceans to the creatures\, to the verdant green which surrounds us. \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019) – (Jenni Brandon Music – JB 160) was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name. I was particularly drawn to this poem for both the reference to the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. The colors of the oboe lend themselves to creating this bird’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, and of telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nWood Song \nby Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nI heard a wood-thrush in the dusk \nTwirl three notes and make a star – \nMy heart that walked with bitterness \nCame back from very far. \nThree shining notes were all he had\, \nAnd yet they made a starry call – \nI caught life back against my breast \nAnd kissed it\, scars and all. \nFrom the poetry book “Love Songs”\, Interlude: Songs out of Sorrow (VI. Wood Song). The Macmillan Company\, 1917. Poem is in the public domain. This collection of poems won the 1918 Pulitzer Prize. \nAmong the many unique sounds made by this bird includes the “pit volley”. This sound is represented in the work by five quick repeated notes in a row punctuating the moment as the wood-thrush does in the forest. Variations on other unique sounds from the wood thrush’s repertoire are represented by both timbral and regular trills\, fast rhythmic leaping lines\, and\, at times\, the lyrical singing of a lone bird in the woods. In remaining true to both the bird’s call as well as the poet’s description of it\, the very opening of the work begins with a transcription of one of these birds’ songs “twirling three notes”. Throughout the work there is much freedom given to the oboist to explore creating the song of the wood thrush.  Listen for variations and interpretations on their unique song. \nIt was a joy to work on this piece with Dr. Lindabeth Binkley\, who commissioned the work\, and whose beautiful\, lyrical playing allowed me to explore writing for the many colors of the oboe. Her precision in rhythm and ability to play quickly and precisely also allowed me to explore faster rhythmic aspects of the bird’s song. The result is a work that will hopefully remind us all to take time to walk outside and listen to the birds sing. \nThis work was commissioned by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley with a Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant from Central Michigan University. It appears on her CD FROM EARTH AND SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON on the Blue Griffin Recording label. \nThe Wildflower Trio\, for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, 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 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 Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano (oboe\, bassoon\, piano sheet music) are based on the imagery from several of these poems. The beautiful combination of the oboe\, bassoon\, and piano lend themselves to creating distinct colors and sounds that represent the wildflowers\, hummingbirds\, and summer afternoons in quiet gardens. \nI had the honor and privilege of composing this piece for two fine musicians to premiere. Rebecca Henderson-oboe\, and Kristin Wolfe Jensen-bassoon\, have performed this piece around the world with a variety of pianists\, including at the International Double Reed Society Conference in Melbourne\, Australia in June 2004 as well as for Mrs. Johnson at her Wildflower Center in Austin\, Texas. \n\nWildflowers\nWild Rose and Butterfly\nThe Hummingbird\nIndian Paintbrush\nSummer Garden\n\nThis work has been recorded on two albums:\nGobo: Commissions and Premieres for Oboe – Rebecca Henderson-oboe\, Kristin Wolfe Jensen-bassoon\, Robert Freeman. Longhorn Music\, 2013. \nSummer Garden – Sundance Trio (oboist Geralyn Giovannetti\, bassoonist Christian Smith\, and pianist Jed Moss) \nBoth Wood Song and Wildflower Trio are available for purchase at JenniBrandon.com. \nThe program for the performances is: \n*Program \nPoem: Goldfinches Mary Oliver (1935-2019) \nHermit Thrush at Morn\, op. 92 no. 2 Amy Beach (1867-1944) \narr. Katie Oprea \nSong of the Bees Padma Newsome (b. 1961) \nPoem: Wood Song Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nWood Song Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \nCortège from ‘Trois Morceaux pour Piano’ Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nPoem: Blue Sky Madeleine May Kunin (b. 1933) \nMeditation on the wind Berta Frank (b. 1960) \nPrelude and Dance from ‘Four Sketches’ Peter Hope (b. 1930) \nINTERMISSION \nWondrous Cool Thou Woodland Quiet Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) \nWildflowers from ‘The Wildflower Trio’ Jenni Brandon \nSerenade to the Stars Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) \nPoem: May we raise children Nicolette Sowder \nTo Bastion Point Padma Newsome \nIn the Ocean \nMolto vivace from ‘String Quartet\, Op. 96’ Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) \n(‘The American’) arr. Katie Oprea \nPerformers \nBerta Frank\, flute and Native American flute \nKatie Oprea\, oboe and English horn \nRachael Elliott\, bassoon \nCynthia Huard\, piano \nProgram Note \nHeliand Consort’s summer program\, “Universe in a Sparkle” includes an array of chamber music and songs inspired by our natural world to honor diligent doers who move us toward greater awareness of\, and harmony with\, nature. The concert features music of Australian composer and community activist\, Padma Newsome\, whose songs speak to the fragile coastal ecosystem of his hometown of Mallacoota\, still healing from the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires. We pay musical tribute to the oceans\, the bees\, the butterflies\, and the verdant green which surrounds us. \nOur featured Vermont artist this summer is Caroline Tavelli-Abar\, whose “the Universe in a sparkle” (2017) inspires the theme of this program and speaks to the impossible mystery and beauty of our existence and the transience of our human moment within it. For more on Caroline and her work\, please visit www.carolinetavelli-abar.com . \nThank you for supporting our concerts! For information on upcoming programs\, or to become a sponsor of Heliand Consort\, please visit https://www.heliandconsort.org . \n\nBOOKING\n\nKatie Oprea\nkoboern@gmail.com\n802-393-7547GENERAL INQUIRIES\ninfo@heliandconsort.orgMAILING ADDRESS\n  Heliand Consort\nPO Box 15\nBakersfield\, VT 05441
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/heliand-consort-performs-jenni-brandons-wild-rose-butterfly-from-the-wildflower-trio-and-wood-song/
LOCATION:Vermont\, VT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heliand Consort":MAILTO:info@heliandconsort.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210622T230519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T234350Z
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Performs Found Objects & SNEAK PEAK of a new work by Jenni Brandon in Yarmouth MA
DESCRIPTION:     \nFound Objects by Jenni Brandon  and the Premiere Preview of: Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet– I. Wildflowers   is performed by the Kalliope Reed Quintet at the Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, PO Box 237\, 266 Route 6a (Main Street)\, Yarmouth Port\, MA  02675\, on Sunday\, June 27\, 2021\, at 1:00 PM PDT. \nKalliope will also be performing a SNEAK PEAK at Jenni’s newest work “The Wildflower Quintet” for Reed Quintet\, arranged for Kalliope Quintet.  They will give the full World Premiere during the International Clarinet Association’s Virtual Festival on July 18\, 2021 \nThere is a You Tube  online premiere on Monday\, July 5th\, 4:00 pm PDT. The You Tube link is available here for the premiere. \nThis Contemporary Americana Concert from Kalliope is their opening concert of their 2021 season. It features a beautiful program of living US composers\, alongside an arrangement of Gershwin’s American in Paris. This first in-person concert in 18 months for Kalliope will take place in the gorgeous Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, and feature pieces that reflect the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Works include: \n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Premiere: Mathieu Lussier\, Laurentian Bolero Zach Gulaboff Davis\, Divergences (2020)\nJenni Brandon\, Found Objects: On the Beach (2014)\nBecky Turro\, Thaw (2018)\nPremiere Preview: Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet – I. Wildflowers\nArturo Marquez\, Danzon no. 5 – arranged for reed quintet by Natalie Zemba\nGeorge Gershwin\, An American in Paris – arranged for reed quintet by Raaf Hekkema\n\n\n\n\n\nMore details about the concert are available here at this link. \nComposer notes about Found Objects: On the Beach  and the Wildflower Quintet follow: \nFound Objects: On the Beach for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon tells of finding objects on the beach – from tumbled stones to sea glass; from driftwood to black feathers on the sand and the seashells that populate the beach as far as the eye can see. A six-movement work of approximately 23 minutes. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Music Publishing\,  on the new PEN Trio Collection Series! \n  \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). Reed Quintet version 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\, 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. \n\nWildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden\n\nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-quintet-performs-found-objects-sneak-peak-of-a-new-work-by-jenni-brandon-in-yarmouth-ma/
LOCATION:Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, PO Box 237\, 266 Route 6a (Main Street)\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210717
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210504T012945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T012945Z
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SUMMARY:Join Jenni Brandon and Daniel Baldwin For Online Composition Workshops for The Flute and Harp
DESCRIPTION:So even though many summer workshops were cancelled again this summer\, it doesn’t mean we can’t have fabulous composition workshops online! Use this time to create and collaborate!  Join me for my second summer of online workshops on writing for the solo instrument! Composers – you’ll get to write a new work for musicians to premiere and record!  Plus\, composition lessons and the chance to connect with fellow composers \nThis summer I’ll be working with Polyphony Artist Management musicians Nicaulis Alliey– flute (June 4 – 18\, 2021) and Joseph Rebman – harp (June 25 to July 16\, 2021) to present workshops with composer Daniel Baldwin  on writing for these instruments! \nWe’ll have group sessions with the musicians\, dig into the do’s and don’ts of the flute and harp. We’ll even chat about finding success and joy in our composition careers and creating collaborative project. \nWe’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of writing for these instruments\, study repertoire\, and have talks on the business of music. You’ll get to take composition lessons with myself and Daniel\, and you’ll get to work with our fabulous instrumentalists on writing a new work for them to premiere and record! \nRegistration is now open.   Register by May 28\, 2021 for one or BOTH workshops https://polyphonyartists.com/store-1! \nDaniel and I will see you this summer.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/join-jenni-brandon-and-daniel-baldwin-for-online-composition-workshops-for-the-flute-and-harp/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenni Brandon":MAILTO:threepaderewskis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210712T232329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T232329Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Compostela for Solo Bassoon Performed by DaJMasta Using A Multispectral Approach
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s  Compostela for Solo Bassoon performed by DaJMasta using a multispectral approach. The performance was live streamed on June 13\, 2021 at https://www.twitch.tv/dajmasta/. The concert may be see on YouTube at the following link Compostela for Solo Bassoon – Jenni Brandon. \nCompostela for solo bassoon work tells the story of the pilgrimage along The Camino Francés. It is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes through Spain. Premiered during the 2018 International Double Reed Society Conference in Granada\, Spain by the late Eric Varner. \nCompostela for solo bassoon work tells the story of the pilgrimage along The Camino Francés. It is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes through Spain that lead to Santiago de Compostela\, or the church where the bones of St. James the Apostle are said to be buried. The title of this work has two meanings. “Compostela” is translated by some to mean “field of a star”. This comes from the legend of the discovery of St. James the apostle – his body was said to be revealed by a star to Theodomir\, Bishop of Ira Flavia in 813. The Compostela is also the certificate that is given to pilgrims at the completion of their journey\, or when they reach the grand church in Santiago de Compostela which holds the remains of St. James. To me\, the title touches on both the ethereal and the physical of this pilgrimage. It is not so much about the destination\, but the personal journey the pilgrim takes with each step along the Camino de Santiago. As we travel along this path\, the bassoon narrates what we may see and hear\, how we may feel\, and what we discover about ourselves as we take this personal journey. \nThis work was commissioned by Eric Van der Veer Varner\, who introduced me to the Camino de Santiago when we talked about a new work for him during IDRS 2017 at Lawrence University. His enthusiasm and knowledge about the trail inspired me to dig deeper into this pilgrimage I knew nothing about\, but now join many people around the world in being fascinated by the history and meaning of the Camino. It was an honor to write this piece for him to premiere and record.* \nIn one movement\, this work has several sections that highlight the journey along the way. \nI.  Field of Stars \nAlong the Camino Francés thousands of pilgrims have travelled over many centuries in search of answers. Many walk the path for different reasons – spiritual callings\, atonement\, health and fitness\, personal reflection and growth. Whatever the reason\, they all walk the path toward the Santiago de Compostela\, under the same sky and stars. This movement begins our journey toward that field of stars\, and the first steps onto the Camino Francés\, beginning at St Jean Pied de Port. \nII.  Buen Camino! \nThis is a phrase that pilgrims say to each say along the way\, translating to “good way”. It is a greeting of joy\, of hope\, and of good will as they travel this path. Cheerful and light\, the bassoon happily walks along the Camino fresh and open-minded. \nIII.  A Toast of Happiness \nThis comes from the Irache Wine Fountain in Ayegui where Pilgrims can drink wine from an outdoor fountain. There is a quote here that says: “Pilgrim\, if you wish to arrive at Santiago full of strength and vitality\, have a drink of this great wine and make a toast of happiness.” There is a bit of joyful glee in sharing a drink with fellow pilgrims at an outdoor wine fountain \nIV.  I was once… \nWhen leaving the town of Los Arcos\, the pilgrim will pass by a cemetery gate with this saying: “Yo que fui lo que tu eres\, tu seras lo que yo soi.” Or “I was once what you are\, and you will be what I am.” This feels like a beautiful sentiment to remember along this sacred and ancient path\, for the pilgrims are connected through the ages by their calling to walk the Camino and learn from its wisdom. \nV.  The Pit of Bones \nJust outside of Atapuerca is the site of the oldest discovered remains of humans. This fascinating and incredibly poignant place reminds the pilgrim of the connection to each other and of our mortality. Ancient and mysterious\, the bassoon explores what might be found deep in the earth. \nVI.  Cruz del Ferro \nOn the route from Rabanel del Camino to Ponferrada is an Iron cross on top of a 5 meter wooden pole. It is surrounded by stones – people bring stones with them from all over the world and leave them here to represent leaving behind a burden. \nVI.  The Scallop Shell \nThe scallop shell is the symbol of the pilgrimage. Originally pilgrims would receive this shell once they reached Santiago de Compostela to prove that they had walked the Camino. Today\, many pilgrims carry the scallop shell attached to their bags or clothes as a symbol of their journey.  The image of the scallop shell is also found all along the Camino to help the pilgrim stay on the right path. \nCompostela for Solo Bassoon can be purchased at the following link Compostela for Solo Bassoon – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-compostela-for-solo-bassoon-performed-by-dajmasta-using-a-multispectral-approach/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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SUMMARY:Goldfish Songs by Jenni Brandon Performed by Michelle Matsumune on Music at Noon
DESCRIPTION:Goldfish Songs\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Michelle Matsumune on Music at Noon from the Friends of Music at Pasadena Presbyterian Church on June 9\, 2021. This performance may be viewed on YouTube at Michelle Matsumune\, flute – YouTube.  \nGoldfish Songs was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight\nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward…\nThe Celestial Goldfish has a very unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head. This gives this goldfish the look of praying\, or looking towards the heavens. This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”*\nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant\nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow-moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand. In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. \n*Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \nGoldfish Songs is available for purchase at Jenni Brandon’s website Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/goldfish-songs-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-michelle-matsumune-on-music-at-noon/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T225500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T225500
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210628T235707Z
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SUMMARY:Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition\, High School Division Featured Jenni Brandon's Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet
DESCRIPTION:Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition\, High School Division featured Jenni Brandon’s\, Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet as one of the required performance compositions. The College Division featured J.S. Bach\, Fantasy Chromatic . Due to the continuing health crisis\, the competition was held in a virtual Zoom format on Saturday\, June 5\, 2021. The competition was open to all clarinetists\, ages 14–22. The winners are to be announced. \nThe Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition was established in 2015 by Paula Forrest\, in memory of her father. Ms. Forrest lives in Ames\, Iowa\, and is active as a pianist\, teacher\, and artistic director of the Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Association. Additional benefactors are Erika Saunders\, granddaughter of Sidney Forrest\, and her husband\, Brian Saunders. \nThis competition commemorates the significant influence of the renowned artist-teacher\, Sidney Forrest (1918–2013)\, who taught clarinet to hundreds of students nationally and internationally while teaching at the Peabody Conservatory for 40 years\, Interlochen Center for the Arts for 45 years\, and the Catholic University of America for 50 years. \nThe competition is hosted by the University of Maryland’s Clarinet Professor\, Robert DiLutis\, as a major event during the annual Clarinet Symposium on the University of Maryland campus \nSidney Forrest’s vast collection of music for clarinet has been donated to the library of the International Clarinet Association\, located in the Music Department’s Special Collections Library at the University of Maryland. We look forward to the collection being available soon. \nJenni Brandon’s\, Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet is inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables. Chansons 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 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sidney-forrest-clarinet-competition-high-school-division-featured-jenni-brandons-chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinet-for-solo-b-flat-clarinet/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210530T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T220353Z
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon Performed by Bredon Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Bredon Wilkins on May 27\, 2021. His performance is available for viewing on YouTube at The Sequoia Trio – Jenni Brandon – YouTube \nJenni had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. She knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees she turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \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 kind of 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 Jenni’s 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 \nSequoiadendron 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 \n “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.”\nThe 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 \nThe 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. \nThe Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music is available on www.jennibrandon.com at this link The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-bredon-wilkins/
LOCATION:YouTube
ORGANIZER;CN="Bredon Wilkins":MAILTO:http://www.brendonwilkins.com/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210531T185038Z
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SUMMARY:“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier Park” by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Cape Symphony
DESCRIPTION:“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier Park” by Jenni Brandon performed by the Cape Symphony and Mary Cicconetti\, oboe and Rachel Juszczak\, bassoon. The concert took place on May 19\, 2021 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Falmouth Rd\, Cotuit MA 4404\, 508-428-0669. \n“Going 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. \n  \n“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park”\,  sheet music and sound bite is available on Jenni’s website at the link “Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park”.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/going-to-the-sun-snapshots-from-glacier-park-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-cape-symphony/
LOCATION:Cotuit Center for the Arts\, 4404 Falmouth Rd.\, Cotuit\, MA\, 02635\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Symphony":MAILTO:info@capesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210530T210633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T210633Z
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SUMMARY:SAI Women Composers Concert --- She Sings: Music by Women Composers
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Alumnae and Patroness Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) hosted an in-person women composers concert fundraiser for the Lincoln Music Teachers Association Music Outreach Program (LMTA-MOP) at 4 p.m. Saturday\, May 22\, 2021 at New Visions Community United Methodist Church (formerly Calvary UMC)\, 1610 S. 11th St.\, Lincoln\, NE 68502-2206 \nThe program was livestreamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/291092939165541.e \nFeatured women composers were; Jenni Brandon\, Melody Bober\, Catherine Rollin\, Maria Luisa Anido\, Theresa Martin\, Teresa de Rogatis\, Maria Szymanowska and Krista Vázquez-Connelly.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sai-women-composers-concert-she-sings-music-by-women-composers/
LOCATION:New Visions Community United Methodist Church\, 1610 S. 11th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68502-2206\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Alpha Iota - Lincoln Alumnae/Patroness Chapter":MAILTO:402-937-8724
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210519T190110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T195556Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon & The Sonora Winds Present “The Sequoia Trio” to Middle and High School Students and Conducted A Discussion About The Music
DESCRIPTION:Through an educational grant the Sonora Winds (Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon) ) invited Jenni Brandon\, composer\, to join them as they presented concerts and spoke remotely to middle school and high school students across the country during the spring of 2021.  During these online sessions\, Sonora Winds presented a pre-recorded video of Jenni’s work “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”\, including pictures of Sequoia Trees\, and the text of John Muir that inspired the work. \nAfter the music portion\, the ensemble and Jenni answered questions about the music and being a musician and composer asked by the students and their teachers in an interactive and informative session. \nThe following schools\, thus far\, have participated in the Sonora Winds & Jenni Brandon program: \nPanorama Middle School in Colorado Springs\, CO – May 20\, 2021 \nRoseville Middle School\, Roseville\, MN  May 25\, 2021 \nRoseville Middle School\, Roseville\, MN  May 27\, 2021 \n  \nThere are other middle school and high school programs scheduled. \nMore information about the Sonora Winds: \nThe Sonora Winds\, a Twin Cities-based woodwind chamber group\, believes that access to excellent classical music enriches lives. By presenting unique music through outreach and education\, overlooked composers and well-known standards can be discovered\, rediscovered\, and appreciated on an intellectual and emotional level. By performing and discussing programs\, the musicians of Sonora winds can stimulate\, enrich\, and impact varied audiences. \nThe three women of the Sonora Winds\, Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon)\, are eagerly searching for new repertoire that will entertain and educate. They are motivated to continue sharing these unique programs with all audiences across the United States\, and beyond. \nVisit Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians for more information. \nI 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. \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 kind of 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. \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. \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“The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon” sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandon-the-sonora-winds-present-the-sequoia-trio-to-middle-and-high-school-students-and-conducted-a-discussion-about-the-music/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T004626Z
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon Presented by Chamber Music of Maryville\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:“Music Now” a 21st century music recital by the Chamber Music of Maryville\, Washington presents “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon on May 15\, 2021 at 7:00 PM PDT. This is an online event on Facebook at “Music Now” 21st Century Music Recital | Facebook.  Maryville is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. \nThe program for the online concert is: \n\n“Colored Stones for solo bassoon” by Jenni Brandon\nDr. Kate MacKenzie\, bassoon\n“Family Miniature” by Andrew Hull\nSungmin Lee\, guitar\n“Hiraeth” by San Han\nSan Han\, piano\n“ElevenTwelve” by Joanna Ross Hersey\nStacey Eliason\, horn\n“Etude #2” and “Bossa” by Dain Herndon\nDain Herndon\, guitar\n\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. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon sheet music is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing  or Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-chamber-music-of-maryville-washington/
LOCATION:YouTube
ORGANIZER;CN="Chamber Music of Maryville%2C Washington":MAILTO:@ChamberMusicMarysville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210520T230103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T230103Z
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon Performed by Kate MacKenzie\, Konnect Club: The Sound Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Kate MacKenzie\, bassoon of the Konnect Club: The Sound Ensemble performed “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon in a virtual concert on May 15\, 2021 at https://livemusicproject.org/event/konnect-club-the-sound-ensemble-musicians-choice-3-0/ \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. \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. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon \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 have Colored Stones for solo bassoon 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 and at JenniBrandon.com Colored Stones – solo bassoon (sheet music).
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-kate-mackenzie-konnect-club-the-sound-ensemble/
LOCATION:Facebook Live
ORGANIZER;CN="Live Music Project":MAILTO:megan@livemusicproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081159
CREATED:20210515T003409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T003409Z
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SUMMARY:Double Helix\, by Jenni Brandon\, Presented by Tucker Van Gundy at UT Austin
DESCRIPTION:Double Helix\, by Jenni Brandon is presented by Tucker Van Gundy at the University of Texas at Austin on May 15\, 2021\, 9AM PDT in an online YouTube concert. This is an all duet-program\, featuring the works of: \n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nPierre Gabaye\nDouble Helix by Jenni Brandon\n\n\n\nThe performers are \n\n\n\nTucker Van Gundy\, Bassoon\nBrigit Fitzgerald\, Bassoon\nMcKena Stickney\, Flute\nMi-Young Kim\, Piano\n\n\n\n“Double Helix” was commissioned by Christin Schillinger of Miami University of Ohio\, this work takes its inspiration from the sculpture “Double Helix” by sculptor Susan Hawkins of Long Beach\, California. \n“Double 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. \n“Double Helix for bassoon and piano” sheet music is available for purchase at the preceding and following link; Double Helix for bassoon and piano
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/double-helix-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-tucker-van-gundy-at-ut-austin/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Goldfish Songs From Laguna Live; Live at the Museum With Webb and Matsumune
DESCRIPTION:Live at the Museum from Laguna Beach Live \, “Goldfish Songs” for solo / alto flute by Jenni Brandon was performed by Michelle Matsumune on May 13\, 2021. Michelle and Christin Webb played in a Live at the Museum concert.  You can view the concert on YouTube: \nMichelle Matsumune\, flute \nChristin Webb\, bassoon \n0:00-Introductions \n2:18-Prelude from Cinquiéme Concert (1724) François Couperin (1668-1733) \n5:30 Ave Generosa (ca.1140) Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) \n10:30-Allegro from Sonata in A minor for flute solo (1747) Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) \n15:30-Two Venezuelan Waltzes (ca. 1940) “Andreina”- \n16:58-Two Venezuelan Waltzes (ca. 1940) “Carora” Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) (arr. for bassoon by Paquito d’Rivera) \n20:18-Elegie-Etude (1891) Johannes Donjon (1839-1912) \n23:20-Syrinx (1912) Claude Debussy (1862-1918) \n27:36-Bassoon Set (1996)-I. Moderato con anima \n29:22-Bassoon Set (1996)-II. Vivo \n30:20-Bassoon Set (1996)-III. Lento e teneramente \n32:37-Bassoon Set (1996)-IV. Allegretto Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941) \n34:42–Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008) -1. Pearlscale: A flash in the sunlight \n36:06-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-2. Celestial: Looking heavenward… \n38:31-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-3. Ryukin: “Bela” \n39:41-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-4. Lionhead: The Gentle Giant Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \n42:53-Zinfandel (2010) Reena Esmail (b. 1983) \n49:52-moveit (2020) Carlos Simon (b. 1986) \n53:53-Musette from Cinquiéme Concert (1724) François Couperin (1668-1733) \n“Goldfish Songs”\, for solo flute/alto flute\, was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight\nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward…\nThe Celestial Goldfish has a very unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head.  This gives this goldfish the look of praying\, or looking towards the heavens.  This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”*\nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant\nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand.  In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. \n*Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \n“Goldfish Songs” for solo flute/alto flute sheet music is available at Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-goldfish-songs-from-laguna-live-live-at-the-museum-with-webb-and-matsumune/
LOCATION:Laguna Art Museum\, 307 Cliff Drive\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Composer Conversation Series #5\, Jenni & Matthew Speak With Mendel Lee Founder of nienteForte Contemporary Music & Asst Director of Bands\, Tulane University
DESCRIPTION:Link with Matthew Coley\, Heartland Marimba and Jenni Brandon\, Jenni Brandon Music in their Composer Conversation Series #5. Join them in this Online Event Wednesday\, May 12\, 2021 at 5 PM PDT – 6:15 PM PDT \nThis episode features Mendel Lee (b. 1975) is a composer and musician residing in New Orleans\, Louisiana. He is currently the Founder and President of nienteForte Contemporary Music\, a composer and performer with Versipel New Music\, and an Assistant Director of Bands at Tulane University. \ncomposition and nienteForte \nperformance \nmarching arts \nother
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/in-conversation-with-a-composer-series-5-jenni-matthew-speak-with-mendel-lee-founder-of-nienteforte-contemporary-music-asst-director-of-bands-tulane-university/
LOCATION:Heartland Marimba Quartet Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T170000
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon Performed by Bredon Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Bredon Wilkins on May 10\, 2021. His performance is available for viewing on YouTube at The Sequoia Trio – Jenni Brandon – YouTube. \nJenni had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. She knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees she turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \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 kind of 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 \nSequoiadendron 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 \n “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.”\nThe 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 \nThe 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. \nThe Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music is available on www.jennibrandon.com at this link The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-bredon-wilkins-2/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s  Goldfish Songs Performed by Christina Medawar Flute\, With Artwork by Heidi Barnett
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s  Goldfish Songs performed on May 1\, 2021\, 5:30 PST by Christina Medawar flute\, with artwork by Heidi Barnett \nThe Sustain Music Project presents the second concert in the spring 2021 series “Paint the Music” \,Illumination\, in which local classical musicians and visual artists\, from the Seattle Washington area collaborate to create unique evenings of music and art. \nProgram: \nGoldfish Songs – Jenni Brandon (program notes follow 1) \nLeft Behind – Sarah Bassingthwaighte \nHxo – Sungji Hong \nSonata Flautissima – Miguel del Aguila \nGoldfish Songs1 was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight \nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward… \nThe Celestial Goldfish has a unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head. This gives this goldfish the look of praying or looking towards the heavens. This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”* \nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant \nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow-moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand. In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \nGoldfish Songs sheet music is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-goldfish-songs-performed-by-christina-medawar-flute-with-artwork-by-heidi-barnett/
LOCATION:Sustain Music Project\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOrpge9P5kg\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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