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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T170000
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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:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210413T232255Z
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
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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:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210525T234915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T234915Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210413T222326Z
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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:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210526T175159Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T231359Z
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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:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210408T232851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T232851Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210526T211058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T211058Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T234043Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T225138Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210527T204957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T204957Z
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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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SUMMARY:Love Songs by Jenni Brandon Performed by Amanda Mara-Rizzotto
DESCRIPTION:Love Songs by Jenni Brandon is performed by Amanda Mara-Rizzotto at 5PM PDT on March 27\, 2021 in a YouTube live stream concert (link: https://bit.ly/3fdEZ35)  from the University of Las Vegas\, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway\, Las Vegas\, NV 89154-5025\, Telephone: (702) 895-3332. Email: music@unlv.edu. This is concert is a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA ) Voice Chamber Recital. \nThe concert features the works of Jenni Brandon\, Gustav Holst\, Jacques Ibert\, Kris Rizzotto\, Ralph Vaughan Williams. \nThe recital will be divided into two parts: YouTube live-stream (link: https://bit.ly/3fdEZ35) and two pre-recorded videos. The videos are in a playlist named DMA Voice Chamber Recital March 2021 – YouTube. \nLove Songs for Soprano and Oboe: Jenni states “I have chosen this collection of texts to tell a story of the Native American woman – a story that she might tell her child while she rocked the child to sleep. We begin with a lullaby (partially borrowed from a Chippewa lullaby) sung gently to a child\, and then she begins to tell the story of herself. In “Song of Basket-Weaving” she asks the Cedar tree (mother) to prepare her for love\, for bearing children\, and for becoming a woman. In “Song of the Blue-Corn Dance she works with other women to harvest the corn. Falling in love\, she sings a slightly giddy song “Oh I Am Thinking” which evolves into a strong and steadfast song in “Love Song from the Andes”. Then her lover comes to her in “Love Song”\, but it is not too long after that he leaves her for Sault St. Marie in Michigan\, never to return again (I interpret this as death – he’s gone away\, maybe to fight\, or to hunt\, but he will never return to his lover). We assume at this point in the story that the child she sings to is their child\, and she is telling the story of their love. The story ends how it begins\, with the woman back in the present\, continuing to sing a lullaby to her child as life goes on\, without her love by her side. \nIt is a story that I feel can be universally understood\, but points to the strength of not only the Native American woman\, but to the strength of all women to persevere\, to raise children and to keep community strong against all odds. It is a “love song” in that it goes beyond just romantic love but tells of love for a child and love of the land. The work may be performed as a whole\, or individual movements may be chosen for a shorter performance”. \nThis work was commissioned and premiered by Aryn Day Sweeney\, oboist and Assistant Professor of Music Performance at Ball State University with funding provided by the Indiana Arts Commission in 2014. It was premiered at Ball State University by Aryn Day Sweeney-oboe and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn-soprano in March 2014. \nRecordings of Love Songs \nPlaylist From the CD FROM EARTH & SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON recorded by Lindabeth Binkley\, oboe and LaToya Lain-Jackson\, soprano on the Blue Griffin Recording label\, 2020. 7 Movements \nThis a recording of the premiere of Love Songs for soprano and oboe with Aryn and Yoko \nNote: To see the text for the seven (VII) movements\, go to the end of the web page for Love Songs.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/love-songs-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-amanda-mara-rizzotto/
LOCATION:University of Las Vegas\, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89154-5025\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Las Vegas%2C School of Music":MAILTO:music@unlv.edu
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SUMMARY:Stardust for Solo E flat Clarinet by Jenni Brandon Performed by Esther Moon
DESCRIPTION:Stardust for solo E flat Clarinet by Jenni Brandon is performed by Esther Moon at 2PM on March 27\, 2021. Her performance takes place at Ford Hall\, Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Road\, Ithaca\, NY 14850\, (607) 274-3011. This concert is available to the general public only via the livestream. The link is https://www.ithaca.edu/music/live/watch/. This is her senior recital and is in fulfillment of her degree Music Performance B.M. Esther is from the studio of Richard Faria. \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 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! The movements are \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.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/stardust-for-solo-e-flat-clarinet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-esther-moon/
LOCATION:Ithaca College\, Ithiaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ithaca College%2C School of Music":MAILTO:rfaria@ithaca.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210326T001943Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Noon Musicales Presents Jenni Brandon’s “Breakable”
DESCRIPTION:The Friday Noon Musicales at First Unitarian Society of Madison\, Wisconsin are now in the 50th season. Largely dormant during the pandemic\, the musicales reemerge to present a special mini-series of recitals in honor of Women’s History Month. For March\, Conductor Drew Collins turned the artistic directorship over to Dr. Iva Ugrčić\, Founding Artistic Director of LunART\, a Madison-based arts organization that champions women composers\, performers\, and other artists. On Friday\, March 26\, 2021 Jenni Brandon’s “Breakable” for SA choir and piano is performed. \nThe work Breakable for SA choir and piano is part of a commissioning consortium sponsored by Graphite Publishing. When looking for a text\, Jenni wanted to find something that would speak to young women\, something that they could relate to\, as well as finding a living female poet’s work. Jenni came across poet Annabelle Moseley and asked her to share a few of her favorite poems that might fit into this theme. Breakable became the perfect poem for this project. Jenni loves the imagery of the sand dollar\, carrying its memory of its journeys and life. Through all its journeys it remains strong and beautiful. Jenni thought women could relate to this in that we can remain strong throughout whatever comes our way. \nHere is an excerpt from the poem Breakable by Annabelle Mosely: \nYou\, \nthe sand dollar I have found\, \nare marked with little holes in your nature\, powdered and breakable…. \nBelow is a recording by the Flower Mound women’s choir under the direction of Lindsay Swartwood\, performed in Flower Mound\, Texas. \njennibrandon | Jenni Brandon | Free Listening on SoundCloud
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/friday-noon-musicales-presents-jenni-brandons-breakable/
LOCATION:Friday Noon Musicales at First Unitarian Society\, 900 University Bay Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
CREATED:20210326T011658Z
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon Performed by Christin Schillinger
DESCRIPTION:Christin Schillinger performed Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon at Hockett Family Recital Hall\, Ithaca College\, Ithaca\, New York at 7:00 PM\, March 25\, 2021.  Schillinger is currently on faculty at Ithaca College in New York. Previously\, she has held positions with Miami University\, the University of Nevada\, and various orchestras throughout the west. Schillinger received her degrees from Northwestern\, Michigan State\, and Arizona State Universities under the guidance of Robert Barris\, Barrick Stees\, Michael Kroth\, Albie Micklich\, and Jeffrey Lyman. \nSchillinger works closely with living composers. Her newest solo album\, to be released in 2017\, highlights works from the 21st Century written in her dedication. Her prior solo albums\, Bassoon Transcended (2013) and Bassoon Unbounded (2009)\, produced for MSR Classics by Swineshead Productions\, include world-premiere recordings of new works (Jenni Brandon’s Double Helix). Collaborative composers remark on her “natural interpretation” and “perfect musical choices.” \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. \n  \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. \nPreview of Jenni Brandon’s “Colored Stones” by BCMCC (soundcloud.com) \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-christin-schillinger/
LOCATION:Ithaca College\, Ithiaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T183000
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon Presented by Bassoonist Jack Formica
DESCRIPTION:Colored Stones movements I & III\, by Jenni Brandon\, was presented by bassoonist Jack Formica on March 25\, 2021 at the University of Akron’s “Women In Music” concert at 4:30pm to 6:00pm PDT. The concert was free and in the Guzzetta Recital Hall.  This event was in celebration of Women’s History Month\, featuring music by women composers of the past and present. \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. \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. \nColored Stones was chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and premiered by Susan Nelson. \nRecorded on Susan Nelson’s CD Elements and friends on MSR Classics. World premiere recordings of winning works from the 2012 and 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition \nThe CD features Jenni Brandon’s work Colored Stones for solo bassoon\, available through Imagine Music
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-bassoonist-jack-formica/
LOCATION:University of Akron\, 302 Buchtel Mall\, Akron\, OH\, 44325\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for Soprano and Clarinet (or oboe) performed by Jennifer Piazza-Pick\, soprano and Natalie Groom\, clarinet
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Piazza-Pick\, soprano and Natalie Groom\, clarinet  perform Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for Soprano and Clarinet (or oboe)\, by Jenni Brandon on March 24\, 2021 in a virtual concert at the fifth annual International Music by Women Festival. The concert is hosted by the Mississippi University for Women March 1-31\, 2021. Follow this link for the entire program: Schedule – Music by Women Festival – MUW. The University address is at 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, (877) 462-8439. \nThe festival will feature concerts of new and historic music written by women composers historically as well as in the present day. \nAll concerts will be streamed on the festival website\, as well as on the Music by Women Festival YouTube Channel. \nMultitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for soprano and oboe by Jenni Brandon combines a collection of poems by women poets from a vast period of Chinese history. Their poems make up the larger picture of love and waiting\, sometimes with disappointment and grief\, of admiration\, of marriage and of eternal love. The whole work is a love song – telling that age-old story of the push and pull of emotions that only love can cause. \nThe poems in it come from the collection of poems “ Women Poets of China”. This book\, edited and translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung\, explores poetry from many centuries both attributed to and written by women poets. \nThroughout the centuries Chinese women were not allowed to share their poetry. They were basically property of their husbands\, having no rights to money\, property\, or education. Poetry was written in secret\, often destroyed or shared only amongst other women. It has been just in the 20th century that Chinese women poets began to freely write and share their poetry. \nWithin this work are three main poems: \n\nSpring Song\nThinking of Someone\nMarried Love\n\nThese make up the larger picture of love and waiting\, sometimes with disappointment and grief\, of admiration\, of marriage and of eternal love. In between are selections\, almost like Haiku\, from the poem “Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters” by Ping Hsin. These feel like fragments of thoughts; like what you’d think silently to yourself\, before and after the bigger declarations of the messages from the three larger poems. \nThematically\, all of the poems tie together. There are day and night themes (“Spring Song” moves into “Bright moon”). There’s the “ocean of thoughts” and the turbulent waters of the heart (“The orphan boat” and “Thinking of Someone”). And of course there is limitless\, eternal love\, like the night sky full of stars (“Void only” and “Married Love”). But the whole work is a love song – telling that age-old story of the push and pull of emotions that only love can cause. The soprano and oboe are equals in this intertwining duet in telling this love story. Both bring emotional weight to the work as they journey into eternal love as told through the final lines of the work: \nI am in your clay. You are in my clay. \nIn life we share a single quilt. \nIn death we will share one coffin. \nCommissioned by Dr. Amy Yeung of the University of Tennessee-Martin\, it was her vision of wanting to tell a love story through the voices of her culture that led to the creation of this work.  Premiered by Dr. Yeung and Dr. Douglas Owens at the University of Tennessee-Martin in March 2018. Co-Commissioned by Esther Gray Lemus\, Soprano. \nPart I \nSpring Song\nMeng Chu (3rd century) \nIn the sunny Spring of March and April\,\nWhen water and grass are the same color\,\nI met a young man dallying along the road\,\nI’m sorry I didn’t meet him earlier. \nIn the sunny Spring of March and April\,\nWhen water and grass are the same color\,\nI reach up and pick the flowers from the vines.\nTheir perfume is like my lover’s breath. \nFour\, now five years\, I have expected you.\nDuring this long wait my love\nHas turned into sorrow.\nI wish we could go away\, back to some lonely place\,\nWhere I could give my body\nCompletely to your embraces. \n(In the sunny Spring of March and April\,\nWhen water and grass are the same color.) \nFrom Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\nPing Hsin (1900- )\nVII.\nBright moon-\nAll grief\, sorrow\, loneliness completed-\nFields of silver light-\nWho\, on the other side of the brook\nBlows a surging flute? \nPart II \nFrom Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\nPing Hsin (1900- ) \nThe orphan boat of my heart\nCrosses the unsteady\, undulant\,\nOcean of Time. \nThinking of Someone\nHsiung Hung \nFor you I have stored up an ocean of thought\,\nQuiet\, transparent\, bright.\nYour arms encircle the city of sleep\nOf my far off\, beautiful dreams. \nA lamp shines faintly through a crescent window.\nIt is your name\, changed to gold and silver silk\,\nThat has wrapped me and entangled me\nWith half a century. \nAn ocean of thoughts\nAll stored in that quiet city moat –\nThe most beautiful language\,\nSounds like beautiful flower petals\,\nThat fall and clothe my body with dream. \nFrom Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\nPing Hsin (1900-  )\nIII. \nThese fragmented verses\nAre only drops of spray\nOn the sea of knowledge.\nYet they are bright shining\nMultitudinous stars\, inlaid\nOn the skies of the heart. \nPart III \nFrom Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters \nPing Hsin (1900-)\nVoid only-\nTake away your veil of stars\nLet me worship\nThe splendor of your face. \nMarried Love\nKuan Tao-Sheng (1262-1319) \nYou and I\nHave so much love\,\nThat it\nBurns like a fire\,\nIn which we bake a lump of clay\nMolded into a figure of you\nAnd a figure of me.\nThen we take both of them\,\nAnd break them into pieces\,\nAnd mix the pieces with water\,\nAnd mold again a figure of you\,\nAnd a figure of me.\nI am in your clay.\nYou are in my clay.\nIn life we share a single quilt.\nIn death we will share one coffin. \n“Spring Song” By Kenneth Rexroth\, from the original by Meng Chu\, translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung\, from WOMEN POETS OF CHINA\, copyright ©1973 by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. \n“MULTITUDINOUS STARS AND SPRING WATERS”  from the original by Meng Chu\, translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung\, from WOMEN POETS OF CHINA\, copyright ©1973 by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. \n“Thinking of Someone”  from the original by Hsiung Hung\, translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung\, from WOMEN POETS OF CHINA\, copyright ©1973 by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. \n“Married Love” By Kuan Tao-Sheng\, translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung\, from WOMEN POETS OF CHINA\, copyright ©1973 by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. \nMultitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for Soprano and Clarinet (or oboe)  is available for purchase at JenniBrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-multitudinous-stars-and-spring-waters-for-soprano-and-clarinet-or-oboe-performed-by-jennifer-piazza-pick-soprano-and-natalie-groom-clarinet/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Love Songs for soprano and oboe Featured at UnSung’s “Perceptual Mismash” Concert
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s work Love Songs for soprano and oboe will be featured during UnSung’s “Perceptual Mismash” concert on March 21\, 2021 at 4pm PDT. This is an online concert. Concert link :EVENTS | unSUNg Concerts  http://www.unsungconcerts.com/events.  \nCome hear Jennet Ingle and Maura Janton Cock perform this work\, and hear other amazing works by L.A. based composers! This concert is also a fundraiser to help support and grow this organization as they strive to showcase new classical vocal compositions and forgotten works. \nJenni chose this collection of texts to tell a story of the Native American woman – a story that she might tell to her child while she rocked the child to sleep.  We begin with a lullaby (partially borrowed from a Chippewa lullaby) sung gently to a child\, and then she begins to tell the story of herself.  In “Song of Basket-Weaving” she asks the Cedar tree (mother) to prepare her for love\, for bearing children\, and for becoming a woman.  In “Song of the Blue-Corn Dance she works with other women to harvest the corn.  Falling in love\, she sings a slightly giddy song “Oh I Am Thinking” which evolves into a strong and steadfast song in “Love Song from the Andes.”  Then her lover comes to her in “Love Song\,” but it is not too long after that he leaves her for Sault St. Marie in Michigan\, never to return again(I interpret this as death – he’s gone away\, maybe to fight\, or to hunt\, but he will never return to his lover).  We assume at this point in the story that the child she sings to is their child\, and she is telling the story of their love.  The story ends how it begins\, with the woman back in the present\, continuing to sing a lullaby to her child as life goes on\, without her love by her side. \nIt is a story that I feel can be universally understood\, but points to the strength of not only the Native American woman\, but to the strength of all women to persevere\, to raise children and to keep community strong against all odds.  It is a “love song” in that it goes beyond just romantic love\, but tells of love for a child and love of the land.   The work may be performed as a whole\, or individual movements may be chosen for a shorter performance. \nThis work was commissioned and premiered by Aryn Day Sweeney\, oboist and Assistant Professor of Music Performance at Ball State University with funding provided by the Indiana Arts Commission in 2014. It was premiered at Ball State University by Aryn Day Sweeney-oboe and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn-soprano in March 2014. \nRecordings ofLove Songs: \nPlaylist From the CD FROM EARTH & SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON recorded by Lindabeth Binkley\, oboe and LaToya Lain-Jackson\, soprano on the Blue Griffin Recording label\, 2020. 7 Movements \nLove Songs for soprano and oboe is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s web site https://jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-love-songs-for-soprano-and-oboe-featured-at-unsungs-perceptual-mismash-concert/
LOCATION:UnSung\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTSTAMP:20260513T111849
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SUMMARY:Shades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Natalie Groom and Tonya Burton
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Groom – clarinet and Tonya Burton – viola\, perform Shades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and viola\, by Jenni Brandon\, on March 9\, 2021 in a virtual concert at the fifth annual International Music by Women Festival. The concert is hosted by the Mississippi University for Women March 1-31\, 2021. Follow this link for the entire program: Schedule – Music by Women Festival – MUW. The University address is at 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, (877) 462-8439. \nThe festival will feature concerts of new and historic music written by women composers historically as well as in the present day. \nAll concerts will be streamed on the festival website\, as well as on the Music by Women Festival YouTube Channel. \nShades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola explores the complexities of the color violet throughout history as told by the Clarinet and Viola. \nThe title Shades of Violet came about during a phone call with Elizabeth Crawford– clarinet and Katrin Meidell – viola. We were discussing this new work and their ensemble’s name “Violet” and the phrase “shades of violet” was mentioned. I loved this phrase and knew it would inspire the work\, plus pay homage to this new ensemble’s namesake! \nWhen I started to research the color violet I found many interesting facts about this color. It is a “true” color in that it has its own set of wavelengths on the spectrum of visible light – between blue and invisible ultraviolet. It also has a lot of other meanings throughout history\, encompassing spiritually\, emotions of love and passion\, and physical manifestations of the color. I wanted to portray these “shades of violet” not just from the color spectrum\, but what it has meant to people symbolically. I made a list of what I found when I researched this color\, and many of these words or phrases that inspired me during the creation of this work appear as descriptions of sections in the score: \nMeditation \nInspiration \nImagination \nPassionate \nUnion of Body and Soul \nOriginal \nUnconditional love \nMental balance and stability \nDelicate \nCrown Chakra \nDignity \nCompassion \nVain \nExtravagance \nFlighty \nIn some ways this work is a love story – two instruments seeking passion\, inspiration\, union\, unconditional love. We reach this union toward the end of the piece\, represented through the higher registers of both instruments– a push and pull of harmonies and shades of violet that I think represent the complexities of what the color Violet represents. \nIt was an honor to write this work for the inaugural season of Violet. This work was premiered in February 2018 and appears on Violet’s debut album. \nShades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola is available for purchase on JenniBrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/shades-of-violet-for-clarinet-in-b-flat-and-viola-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-natalie-groom-and-tonya-burton/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eleni Katz of the Marea Duo Performs “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:Recital Stream of The Live Music Project presented Eleni Katz\, bassoon of Marea Duo who performed\, on March 6\, 2021\, “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon. The Marea Duo was founded at the Yale School of Music during the summer of 2020 by Amelia Merriman (oboist) and Eleni Katz (bassoonist). The Marea Duo focuses on creating interactive performances\, engaging audiences\, expanding the boundaries of classical music\, and inspiring the next generation of double reed players. \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. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon (sheet music) is available for purchase at Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com).
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/eleni-katz-of-the-marea-duo-performs-colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:Recital Stream of the LIve Music Project\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tucker Gundy Interprets Jenni Brandon’s Compostela In Music and Film
DESCRIPTION:In this stop-motion short film\, Tucker Gundy interprets Jenni Brandon’s   Compostela for solo bassoon as a classic board game. The Winner of 2020 Bassoon Artistry and Unconventional Collaboration Competition. \n Jenni Brandon: Compostela for Solo Bassoon – YouTube \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 is 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. \nField 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. \nBuen 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. \nA 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 \nI 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. \nThe 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. \nCruz 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/tucker-gundy-interprets-jenni-brandons-compostela-in-music-and-film/
LOCATION:YouTube
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