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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T190000
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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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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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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Evan Duffy At Miami University\, Souers Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Evan Duffy At Miami University\, Souers Recital Hall on May 1\, 2021. The performance can be viewed on YouTube. \n“Colored Stones” for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli – Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing and is also available on Jenni’s website at Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com). \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-evan-duffy-at-miami-university-souers-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Miami of Ohio\, 109 Presser Hall\, Oxford\, OH\, 45056\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Miami of Ohio Univeriy":MAILTO:music@miamioh.edu
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SUMMARY:International Clarinet Association (ICA) Composer of the Month May 2021 – Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:The International Clarinet Association (ICA) selected Jenni Brandon as their Composer of the Month for May 2021. As a new feature\, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month\,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet. The featured composition of Jenni’s works is her composition: “Starry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet”.. As a new feature\, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month\,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet. The featured composition of Jenni’s works is her composition: “Starry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet”. \n“Starry Night” is a three-movement work for solo B-flat clarinet that tells of the night skies and the fascination with what lies in them. Jenni said “I used text and poetry as inspiration for each of the movements that relate to the stars and the skies\, including poetry and texts from Gerard Manley Hopkins\, John Keats\, and Van Gogh (whose painting is also the inspiration for the title of this work)”. \nThis work was written for Los Angeles clarinetist Virginia Costa Figueiredo and was premiered by her in February 2013 in Los Angeles. She recorded it in 2014 and it appears on her CD “Seule”. You can read the poetry that inspired it here. \nJenni stated\, “I have quite a few pieces that feature the clarinet. I love exploring the colors of the clarinet\, and I’ve been fortunate to get to write works for some truly wonderful performers. Below are my solo and duo works for clarinet\, with links to more information”: \nSOLO \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette for solo B-flat clarinet: 7-movement work inspired by Aesop’s Fables \nStardust for solo E-flat Clarinet: 3 movements exploring the great American songbook writers of the 20th century \nStarry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet \nPleistocene Epoch: The Great Ice Age for solo Bass Clarinet: tells the story of the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles and some of the extinct animals found in the tar that roamed the area over 10\,000 years ago. \nDUO \nCumulonimbus: The King of Clouds for B-flat Clarinet and Piano: Telling the story of the massive Cumulonimbus cloud and a coming storm. \nShades of Violet for B-flat Clarinet and Viola: The story and history of the color violet \nMultitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for B-flat clarinet and Soprano: Originally for Oboe and Soprano\, this work uses translated Chinese poems from women poets to tell a story of love\, death\, life\, and what we hold close to our hearts. \nI also have a number of larger chamber works that include clarinet\, which you can find under the “chamber music” section of my website: Chamber Music Archives – Jenni Brandon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/international-clarinet-association-ica-composer-of-the-month-may-2021-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:International Clarinet Association\, 829 Bethel Road\, #216\, Columbus\, OH\, 43214\, United States
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SUMMARY:LaBarrin Wallace Performs In the City at Night\, by Jenni Brandon\, at The University of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:In the City at Night\, written by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by LaBarrin Wallace on Saturday\, April 30\, 2021\, 5:30 PM. The performance is livestream and the link for the performance is: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. The performance is in the University of Iowa School of Music\, Concert Hall\,  Voxman Music Building \nIn The City At Night for solo English Horn 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. I wanted to write him 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 is available for purchase on Jenni’s website In the City at Night – solo English horn sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/labarrin-wallace-performs-in-the-city-at-night-by-jenni-brandon-at-the-university-of-iowa-2/
LOCATION:University of Iowa\, 93 E. Burlington Street52242\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Iowa School of Music":MAILTO:music@uiowa.edu
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SUMMARY:Starry Night\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Stacia Fortune
DESCRIPTION:Starry Night\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Stacia Fortune is an online presentation of the “Ears to the Earth Concert”. The concert is scheduled for Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 At 5:30 Pm PDT. The concert program is: \n“Starry Night” – Jenni Brandon (performance notes follow the concert program1 ) \nStacia Fortune\, clarinet \n“Land” – Takatsugu Muramatsu \nEthan Strickland\, marimba \n“Grand is the Seen” – Ingrid Stölzel \nSarah Curtis\, mezzo-soprano; Neal Long\, piano \n“Land Electric” – Emma O’Halloran \nNathan Bachta\, Luke Jacobs\, Blake Nations\, Merritt Parsons\, percussion \n“Inner Space” – Kyong Mee Choi \nJames Alexander\, cello \n“Superior (from Land of Cloud-Tinted Waters) – Katherine Bergman \nTom Fabing\, Luke Helker\, Blake Nations\, percussion \n“Deep” – Alex Shapiro \nWebb Adelsperger\, tuba \n“They Have Names” (World Premiere) – Frank Nawrot & text by R.E. Rule \nLuke Helker\, percussion \n“Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle” (World Premiere) – Daijana Wallace \nLuke Helker\, percussion; James Alexander\, cello \n1Starry Night is a three-movement work for solo B-flat clarinet that tells of the night skies and our fascination with what lies in them. Using poetry and texts from Gerard Manley Hopkins\, John Keats\, and Van Gogh (whose painting is also the inspiration for the title of this work)\, these movements tell of the stars as “fire-folk” and how the sight of stars can make us dream. \n The Starlight Night\nLook at the stars! look\, look up at the skies!\nO look at all the fire-folk sitting in the air!\nGerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) \nBright Star!\nBright Star! Would I were steadfast as thou art-\nNot in lone splendor hang aloft the night!\nJohn Keats (1795-1821) \nThe Sight of Stars\nFor my part I know nothing with any certainty\,\nbut the sight of stars makes me dream.\nVincent van Gogh (1853-1890) \nThis work was written for Virginia Costa Figueiredo\, premiered in February 2013\, and receives its premiere recording on her CD\, Seule. You can purchase the studio recording from CDBaby. \nStarry Night sheet music is on available Jenni’s website at Starry Night – solo B-flat clarinet sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/starry-night-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-stacia-fortune/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:Sonora Winds & Jenni Brandon 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: \nOlson Middle School\, Minneapolis\, MN with teacher Brian Hadley – April 29\, 2021 \nWoodberry High School\, Woodbury\, MN with teacher Tark M. Katzenmeyer – May 7\, 2021 \nHenry Sibley High School\, Mendota Heights\, MN with teacher Erik Christianson – May 7\, 2021 \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/sonora-winds-jenni-brandon-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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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Sequoia Trio Performed by Helene Beck of the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Helene Beck of the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra Performed Jenni Brandon’s  Sequoia Trio in a virtual YouTube concert on April 24\, 2021 \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. \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 by John Muir \nText is in the public domain. \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 \nJenni Brandon’s “Sequoia Trio” sheet music is available for purchase at the following link; The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-sequoia-trio-performed-by-helene-beck-of-the-seattle-collaborative-orchestra/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:Three Desert Fables for solo oboe\, by Jenni Brandon Performed by Ryan Zwahlen
DESCRIPTION:Three Desert Fables for solo oboe\, by Jenni Brandon is performed by Ryan Zwahlen at One Found Sound Water Music Spring on April 22\, 2021 at 6pm PDT. This is a virtual side by side concert with One Found Sound musicians and students of Edna Brewer Middle School in Oakland\, CA. To register for this event go to the  One Found Sound Water Music Spring  web page. \nThree Desert Fables for solo oboe tells the story of the unique relationship between the Joshua trees found in the Mojave Desert and the Yucca moth. The Joshua tree relies on the moth for pollination\, and the moth lays her eggs in the flowers of the Joshua tree where the larvae live off of the yucca seeds. In fact\, one cannot survive without the other\, and this relationship is much like a fable\, making this a wonderful story to tell as a solo for oboe. \nThe Joshua tree is dance-like and angular\, its branches twisting and gnarled. In contrast the moth is fluid and lyrical\, flying to the highest flowers of the Joshua tree to lay her eggs and to pollinate the white flowers of the tree. In the final section of the piece the Joshua tree and the moth dance together\, relying on each other for their survival in the harshness of the desert. This piece was written in collaboration with oboists Ryan Zwahlen of the Definiens Project and Laura Medisky at the University of Wisconsin. \nThree Desert Fables for solo oboe is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s website https://jennibrandon.com/product/three-desert-fables-for-solo-oboe-score/
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/three-desert-fables-for-solo-oboe-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-ryan-zwahlen/
LOCATION:Edna Brewer Middle School\, 3748 13th Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="One Found Sound":MAILTO:https://www.onefoundsound.org/contact
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Sydney Worsham\, bassoon and Greg Hankins\, piano At The University of Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Colored Stones\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Sydney Worsham\, bassoon and Greg Hankins\, piano at The University of Georgia on April 22\, 2021 3:00 pm\, Edge Recital Hall\, Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The program is:\nColored Stones Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmoky Quartz\n\n\nLapis Lazuli\n\n\nTiger’s Eye\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney Worsham\, bassoon\nGreg Hankins\, piano\nMathematics Alyssa Morris (b. 1984)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeometry\n\n\nTrigonometry\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSicilienne and Allegro Gabriel Grovlez (1879-1944)\nSonatina para Fagoty Piano\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllegro ma non Troppo Susana Antón (b. 1947)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlin Aultman\, bassoon\nGreg Hankins\, piano\n-brief intermission-\nAndante e Rondo Ungarese\, Op. 35 Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)\nRécit et Allegro Noël – Gallon (1891-1966)\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 for Colored Stones 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 is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-sydney-worsham-bassoon-and-greg-hankins-piano-at-the-university-of-georgia/
LOCATION:Hugh Hodgson School of Music\, 250 River Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Katherine Needleman Performs An Excerpt From Wood Song\, By Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:In honor of #EarthDay2021\, Katherine Needleman\, the principal oboist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra\, performed an excerpt from Wood Song by Jenni Brandon at 12:00pm on April 22\, 2021. This was an online performance. The piece integrates calls of the wood thrush throughout\, indicating that the performer should “sing brightly” and create “an effect like a fast trilling bird.” \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. \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. \nWood Song sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at Wood Song for Solo Oboe – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/katherine-needleman-performs-an-excerpt-from-wood-song-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T173711Z
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SUMMARY:Allyson Kegel Performs Wood Song\, by Jenni Brandon\, at The University of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:  \nWood Song\, written by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Allyson Kegel on Saturday\, April 17\, 2021\, 7:30 PM. The performance is livestream and the link for the performance is: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule. The performance is in the University of Iowa School of Music Concert Hall. Wood Song is one of several pieces selected by Ms. Kegel as part of her Senior Recital “Transformations”. \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019) – (Jenni Brandon Music – JB 160) was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name. Jenni 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. \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019) sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at https://jennibrandon.com/product/wood- song-for-solo-oboe/
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/allyson-kegel-performs-wood-song-by-jenni-brandon-at-the-university-of-iowa/
LOCATION:University of Iowa\, 93 E. Burlington Street52242\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Iowa School of Music":MAILTO:music@uiowa.edu
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SUMMARY:Goldfish Songs\, written by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Christina Medawar
DESCRIPTION:Goldfish Songs\, written by Jenni Brandon\, performed by Christina Medawar on April 16\, 2021. This is the Sustain Music Project’s “Paint the Music” virtual series that pairs local Seattle musicians and visual artists to create a hybrid performance where music and art meet. The projected YouTube release for this concert is on Saturday\, April 17\, 2021. The program for this virtual concert is: \n“Goldfish Songs” – Jenni Brandon performed by Christina Medawar \n“Left Behind” – Sarah Bassingthwaite \n“Hxo” – Sungji Hong \n“Sonata Flautisima” – Miguel del Aguila \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 \nA sound bite and sheet music for Goldfish Songs is available on Jenni Brandon’s website at Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/goldfish-songs-written-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-christina-medawar/
LOCATION:Sustain Music Project\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOrpge9P5kg\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTSTAMP:20260513T100947
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Yen-Chen Wu
DESCRIPTION:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by Yen-Chen Wu of Stony Brook University\, State University of New York on April 15\, 2021. The complete recital program can be viewed on YouTube and is shown as follows: \nYen-Chen Wu\, bassoon recital \nPremiered Apr 15\, 2021 \nStony Brook Music Department \nPianist: Gabrielle Chou \nFlute: Leo Sussman \nOboe: Tamara Winston \nHorn: Wilden Dannenberg \nClarinet: Yasmina Spiegelberg \nColored Stones for Solo Bassoon by Jenni Brandon (2014) \nPrayer on the Seashore\, Op.121 by Kondo Kohei (2011) \nWhale Fall for Solo Bassoon by Ju-Yun Hung (2021) \nLegend of the Sea for Solo Bassoon by XinYan Li (2007) \nSpring Fever for Bassoon and Piano by Cindi Hsu (2017) \nThe Waterwheel Suite for Woodwind Quintet by Moira Lo Bianco (2021) \nDe Memorias for Woodwind Quintet by Tania Leon (2000) \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz  – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli –– Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing. \nSheet music.is also available from Jenni’s website at Colored Stones for solo bassoon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-yen-chen-wu/
LOCATION:YouTube
ORGANIZER;CN="Stony Brook University":MAILTO:music@stonybrook.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T203000
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SUMMARY:Composer Conversation Series Episode #4 with Jenni Brandon & Matthew Coley
DESCRIPTION:In episode #4 of the Composer Conversation Series\, Jenni Brandon & Matthew Coley talk with Nirmala Ragasekar and Ryan Elvert about their music and creative lives. This a live streaming event on Facebook on April 14\, 2021 at 7pm central. Also featured is their work with Heartland Marimba as a consortium collaborator and published composer \n@marimba_coley @jennisbrandon @ryanelvert \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/composer-conversation-series-episode-4-with-jenni-brandon-matthew-coley/
LOCATION:Conversations With A Composer\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50704\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260513T100947
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T175159Z
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SUMMARY:“Stardust”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Kody Myhra (clarinet) at Milliken University
DESCRIPTION:“Stardust”\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Kody Myhra (clarinet) at Gilbert Millikin University School of Music on April 11\, 2021. This was a virtual concert and is available on YouTube. \nStardust for solo E-flat Clarinet\, commissioned by clarinetist Elizabeth Crawford in 2014\, explores the lyrical and jazzy abilities of this instrument\, turning to popular songs of the 20’s and 30’s as inspiration. I grew up playing and singing much of this repertoire at the piano\, learning a lot about writing melody from this incredible era of songwriting. Each movement of this work plays with these popular themes\, sometimes using an interval\, a few notes\, or a line from within the work as inspiration\, allowing the E-Flat clarinet to shine by playing with range\, color\, and extended techniques. I also liked the idea of linking pieces together that spoke of stars and the moon – a popular theme of this era! \nA Love of My Own – Inspired by “Blue Moon” by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart\, 1934. The title comes from a line within the work\, and the melodic material comes from the opening “Blue Moon\, you saw me standing alone…” \nInto the Blue Sky – inspired by “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin\, 1926. The smooth\, flowing line in this movement comes from the opening melodic line of the song “Blue skies\, smiling at me.” The movement flies higher and higher “into the blue sky” until we fly too close to the sun (like Icarus) and fall from great heights. \nA Paper Moon – Inspired by “It’s Only a Paper Moon” by Harold Arlen\, 1933.  The opening of Arlen’s song begins with an octave leap\, and this becomes a prominent motive throughout.  The timbral trills create a shimmering light of the moon\, and listen for direct snippets of Arlen’s song\, from the descending lines\, to the swing section in the middle of the piece. \nA Stardust Melody – Inspired by Hoagy Carmichael’s song Stardust\, 1927\, with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish. Carmichael wrote this song while a student at Indiana University in Bloomington. The clarinet work explores the melodic line “Love is now the stardust of yesterday” in the opening\, and mixes in swing-style rhythms as a homage to the works of this era. \nIt was an honor to write this piece for Elizabeth Crawford. She premiered the work during the Clarimania Festival in Wrocław\, Poland in April 2015. \nStardust for solo E-flat Clarinet now appears on the CD INSTANT WINNERS – Albany Records\, recorded by Elizabeth Crawford. \nStardust for solo E-flat clarinet is also available for purchase at Stardust for solo E-flat Clarinet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/stardust-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-kody-myhra-clarinet-at-milliken-university/
LOCATION:Gilbert Millikin University School of Music\, 1184 W. Main St\, Decatur\, IL\, 62522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Found Objects: On the Beach for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon \, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by the Plumeria Winds
DESCRIPTION:                   \nPlumeria Winds\, on April 9-10\, 2021\, perform Found Objects On The Beach for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon\, by Jenni Brandon. Join Plumeria Winds; featuring Scott Pool bassoon\, Andrea Vos-Rochefort clarinet\, and Rachel Messing oboe for two great programs next weekend: 6:00pm Friday night April 9th at the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve\, and 3:00pm Saturday afternoon April 10th at the Art Museum of South Texas. \nBoth venues are in Corpus Christi\, Texas. Plumeria Winds will feature a special “water” program with composers\, Jenni Brandon (Found Objects on The Beach)\, Adrienne Albert\, Christopher Weait and Alyssa Morris. \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 (Found Objects: New Music for Reed Trio-CD) (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work and others by Jenni is published by TrevCo Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/found-objects-on-the-beach-for-oboe-clarinet-and-bassoon-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-plumeria-winds/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon Presented A Lecture From Her Lecture-Concert Series At Arkansas State University
DESCRIPTION:Jenni presented her lecture\, “Developing A Collaborative Project” as part of her Lecture-Concert Series at Arkansas State University. This event was on Wednesday\, April 7\, 2021\, at 3:30 PM PDT. This was a virtual Zoom presentation. \nJenni\, during the presentation\, offered her real-world expertise and experience on collaboration\, commissioning\, and the business of music as a professional\, working musician. She engaged the students and participants in a lively discussion. \nShe offered the participants ideas and ways to manifest a career and how to make connections today for opportunities now and in the future. Jenni’s worked with dozens of musicians and ensembles on writing new works\, large and small projects\, and recordings of her music and can speak on the importance of collaboration. \nJenni’s featured workshops for residencies\, festivals and events are: \n+ The Art of Collaboration and Creativity \n+ Being a composer in the 21st Century \n+ Yoga for Musicians: Finding balance between practice\, performance\, and personal life \n+ How to think like a conductor: Preparing to conduct your own music \n+ Coaching ensembles on works by Jenni \n+ Conducting her works and the works of other living composers \n+ Personalized lessons for composers\, both in person and via the internet \n+ Additional workshops and residencies can be customized to support your students\, ensembles\, and audience
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandon-presented-a-lecture-from-her-lecture-concert-series-at-arkansas-state-university/
LOCATION:Arkansas State University\, Riceland Hall of Fowler Center\, 201 Olympic Dr.\, Jonesboro\, AR\, 72467\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Robert Harter at Southern Methodist University
DESCRIPTION:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by Robert Harter at Southern Methodist University on April 5\, 2021. This performance is available for viewing on YouTube. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli – Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing. \nSheet music for Colored Stones is also available on Jenni’s website at the following link: Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com).
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-robert-harter-at-southern-methodist-university/
LOCATION:Southern Methodist University\, School of Music\, P.O. Box 750356\, 6101 Bishop\, Dallas\, TX\, 75275-0356\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
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SUMMARY:Rongbing Shen Performed “Chansons de la Nature” pour la Clarinette\, by Jenni Brandon\, at UMass Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Rongbing Shen performed “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette”\, by Jenni Brandon\, at the University of Massachusetts — Amherst on April 2\, 2021 for Earth Day -The Birds\, The Fish\, The Butterfly. Her performance is available for viewing on YouTube. \nNEW! “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette“ is required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category! \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick. Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \n\n Les Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent\n\nThis work appears on Jenni’s CD SONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at the following link; Chansons de la nature pour la clarinette – solo B-flat clarinet sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/rongbing-shen-performed-chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinette-by-jenni-brandon-at-umass-amherst/
LOCATION:University of Massachsetts — Amherst\, 273E Fine Arts Center\, 151 Presidents Drive\, Amherst\, 01003\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts -- Amherst":MAILTO:musicoffice@music.umass.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
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SUMMARY:Eugene Symphony Principal Bassoon Ben Greanya Performs Jenni Brandon's  “Colored Stones for solo bassoon”
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Symphony Principal Bassoon Ben Greanya performs Jenni Brandon’s  “Colored Stones for solo bassoon”\, Movement III\, Tiger’s Eye on March 31\, 2021 at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. \nNow in its 55th season\, the Eugene Symphony is recognized as a cornerstone of the performing arts in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley. Under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong\, the Eugene Symphony pursues its mission of enriching lives through the power of music by presenting annual classical\, pops and community engagement performances\, regularly commissioning and premiering new American works\, and disseminating its performances via radio broadcasts and recordings. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic\, Eugene Symphony continue to serve its mission through reimagined concert experiences and programs. Learn more about the symphony’s virtual programs here: https://eugenesymphony.org/virtual-engagement. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli — Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing”\, moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/eugene-symphony-principal-bassoon-ben-greanya-performs-jenni-brandons-colored-stones-for-solo-bassoon/
LOCATION:Hult Center for the Performing Arts\, One Eugene Center (7th & Willamette)\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
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SUMMARY:University of Texas\, San Antonio Double Reed Faculty Performs Jenni Brandon’s  “Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park”
DESCRIPTION:“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park” by Jenni Brandon was presented by the University of Texas\, San Antonio  Double Reed Faculty\, in their program Ascent: Music of Hope and Resilience. The concert took place on March 29\, 2021 at 7:30PM and is available for viewing on YouTube Double Reed Recital 3 29 2021 – YouTube. \nIn addition to Jenni’s composition\, the group performed compositions by John Steinmetz\, Joshua Burel\, and Alyssa Morris. The performers were Erin Webber (oboe)\, Patty Fagan-Miller (bassoon)\, and Rob Mikulski (piano). \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“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park” sheet music is available for purchase at Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park for Oboe and Bassoon – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/university-of-texas-san-antonio-double-reed-faculty-performs-jenni-brandons-going-to-the-sun-snapshots-from-glacier-national-park/
LOCATION:University of Texas – San Antonio\, One UTSA Circle\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78249\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Texas - San Antonio":MAILTO:utsamusicdepartment@gmail.com
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