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SUMMARY:The Akropolis Reed Quintet Performs Jenni Brandon’s Spider Suite at the Bay View Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Akropolis Reed Quintet performs Jenni Brandon’s Spider Suite at the Bay View Music Festival on August 11\, 2024\, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The concert was at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church\, 1020 E. Mitchell Avenue\, Petoskey\, MI 49770.  The Bay View Music Festival\, Bay View Association\, 1715 Encampment Avenue\, Bay View\, Michigan 49770\, is America’s oldest existing chamber music festival\, and produces a summer concert series and conducts an artist training conservatory. \nAugust 11\, 2024\, is a night of world premieres where Akropolis Reed Quintet performs 4 world premieres. Along with the premieres\, the concert also features new chamber works by Marc Mellits\, Jenni Brandon\, and Matthew Quayle. The program is: \n\nGordian Suite* by Catherine Fields\nSpider Suite by Jenni Brandon\nCaterpillars and Summer Birds* by Dianna Link\nTBA by Marc Melits\nLiquid* by Sebastian Quesada\nTBA by Matthew Quayle\nTraverse Octet* by Patrick O’Malley\n\n*2024 World Premieres \nJenni Brandon is an award-winning composer and conductor who enjoys engaging with performers and audiences and collaborating on new works.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-akropolis-reed-quintet-performs-jenni-brandons-spider-suite-at-the-bay-view-music-festival/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Episcopal Church\, 1020 E. Mitchell Avenue\, Petoskey\, MI\, 49770\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay View Music Festival%2C Bay View Association%2C":MAILTO:chris@bayviewassociation.org
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CREATED:20240705T150905Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Figueiredo Performs Starry Night by Jenni Brandon In Concert with The Philharmonic Band of Anca\, Cantanhede\, Portugal
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Figueiredo performs Starry Night by Jenni Brandon in concert with The Philharmonic Band of Anca\, Cantanhede\, Portugal. This is the clarinet masterclass closing concert on June 30\, 2024 at 5:30 PM\, at the Matrix Church of Ançã. Virginia Figueiredo directs the concert \nThe concert program is: \n\n\n\n\n\nRimsky-Korsakov’s Concerto in Major for Clarinet and Band:\n\nThis concerto\, composed in 1878\, is a delightful work for clarinet and wind band. It consists of three movements:\n\nAllegro moderato: A lively and expressive opening movement.\nAndante: A lyrical middle movement.\nAllegro moderato: The final movement\, which brings the concerto to an exciting conclusion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJenni Brandon’s “Starry Night”:\n\nThis captivating solo clarinet piece\, titled “Starry Night\,” was composed by Jenni Brandon. It’s part of a nighttime virtual recital series and beautifully captures the essence of a starlit night sky.  American clarinetist Christopher Mothersole performed the first movement of this piece\, and you can listen to it here.\n\n\n“Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin:\n\nThis iconic composition blends classical music with jazz elements. It features a captivating clarinet solo and is a true masterpiece. The piece was premiered in 1924 with Gershwin himself on the piano and Ross Gorman on the clarinet. Its jazzy rhythms and lush harmonies make it a crowd favorite.\n\n\n“Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber:\n\nAlthough originally composed for string orchestra\, the clarinet version is equally moving. The hauntingly beautiful melody evokes deep emotions and has been used in various films and TV shows. It’s a timeless piece that resonates with listeners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/virginia-figueiredo-performs-starry-night-by-jenni-brandon-in-concert-with-the-philharmonic-band-of-anca-cantanhede-portugal/
LOCATION:Matrix Church of Ançã\, Praça Marquês de Marialva\, Cantanhede\, Coimbra District\, 3060-133\,\, Portugal
ORGANIZER;CN="Parish of Anca":MAILTO:secretaria.jfanca@gmail.com, presidencia.jfanca@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240606T213000
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SUMMARY:Hui-Mei CHEN Performs Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano in Taiwan and the PRC
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for alto flute and piano is performed in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. Both performances are by Hui-Mei CHEN accompanied by pianist Chih-Hsuan TSAI. The two concert locations are: \nMarch 3\, 2024 at 14:30 — Taichung National Opera House Small Theater\, No. 101\, Section 2\, Huilai Road\, Xitun District\, Taichung City\, Taiwan \nJune 6\, 2024 at 19:30 — Recital Halls of the Two Departments of the People’s Republic of China \nThe program for both locations is: \nAntonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) : Concerto Il Gardellino in D Major for Flute and Piano (1728) \nEdmund Jolliffe (b. 1976) ：The Red Birds for Flute and Piano (2019) \nJenni Brandon (b.1977) : The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano (2011) \nJean Rivier (1896-1987) : Oiseaux tendres for Flute Solo (1948) \nMichaël Levinas (b.1949) : Froissement D’aile for flute solo  (1975) \nJim Coyle (b. 1968)：Paradise of Birds  for Flute and Piano (2017) \nOlivier Messiaen (1908-1992) : Le Merle noir for Flute and Piano (1951) \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/hui-mei-chen-performs-jenni-bandons-the-dreams-of-birds-for-alto-flute-and-piano-in-taiwan-and-the-prc/
LOCATION:Recital Halls of the Two Departments\, China
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SUMMARY:River City Winds Performs Jenni Brandon’s Spider Suite at The Adelante Winds Chamber Music Month San Antonio at The Madison Square Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:Spider Suite\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed at the Madison Square Presbyterian Church during Chamber Music Month in San Antonio Texas. River City Winds\, a trio from the San Antonio area\, performs Spider Suite. The performance is on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, from 7 – 8:30pm CDT. The address is 319 Camden St\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78215\, (210) 226-6254\, church@msqpc.org\, http://www.msqpc.org/ . \nAlong with River City Winds\, other groups to perform are Adelante Winds (organizer)\, Prickly Pear Clarinets\, and the Clariphonic Clarinet Ensemble (student group). In this concert\, the Adelante Winds performs Rise\, by composer Shawn E. Okpebholo\, This is the Southern U.S. premier of this composition. Tickets are available from Event Brite a $10 donation is suggested. The concert will be livestreamed (URL TBP). \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nProgram Note: \nWe are first introduced to the world of spiders through the fast and many-legged theme in “Along came a spider…\,” full of skittering\, racing\, and lurking. In movement two a young spider takes flight – baby spiders will spin a balloon out of silk and fly away from their mother’s web to embark on their own journey\, letting the wind take them wherever it might. Our spider lands gently and immediately begins to make his web in “Spinning Song.” Once the web is spun\, it is time to wait for dinner to come along. Our spider dances “A Wicked Waltz\,” laughing manically as he waits for the “Happy Bug (unsuspecting)” to get stuck in his web. As the bug flies and sings\, he gets increasingly stuck in the web – listen as the timbral trills in the oboe become more and more frequent. In the final movement the spider reflects on his day (flying\, spinning\, and hunting…)\, tearing down his web\, as spiders often do\, to begin again the next day. \nSpider Suite for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon was commissioned by the California Association of Professional Music Teachers and was premiered by the Vientos Trio at the CAPMT state conference in February 2010 at the Pacific Palms Resort. \nThe version for flute\, clarinet\, and bassoon is recorded by Ceora Winds on their debut CD Postcards. \nMovement I: Along came a spider… \nMovement II: The Spider’s Flight (solo bassoon) \nMovement III: Spinning Song \nMovement IV: A Wicked Waltz: The Spider and the Happy Bug (unsuspecting) \nMovement V. The end of the day…begin again
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/river-city-winds-performs-jenni-brandons-spider-suite-at-the-adelante-winds-chamber-music-month-san-antonio-at-the-madison-square-presbyterian-church/
LOCATION:Madison Square Presbyterian Church\, 319 Camden St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78215\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adelante Winds":MAILTO:info@adelantewinds.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T170000
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SUMMARY:Five Frogs for Woodwind Quintet by Jenni Brandon Is Performed by The Quintet of the Americas at Queens Botanical Garden\, Flushing\, Queens New York and at Gallery 9B9\, 9 Avenue B in Manhattan\, NYC.
DESCRIPTION:The Quintet of the Americas perform Five Frogs for Woodwind Quintet by Jenni Brandon. The concert is on Sunday\, May 12\, 2024\, at 3:00 PM at Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street in Flushing\, Queens\, New York\, (718) 886-3800. On Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 AT 7:30 PM\, the Quintet of the Americas Presents Celebrating Women Composers Concert at Gallery 9B9\, 9 Avenue B in Manhattan\, NYC. \nQuintet of the Americas has specialized in bringing music from the Western hemisphere to audiences in the United States since its arrival\, from Bogota Colombia\, in New York in 1979. The group has enjoyed an international career that has taken them to concert halls throughout the Americas and Eastern Europe\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Symphony Space\, and the Library of Congress. Visit their website at http://www.quintet.org  and become their friend at http://www.facebook.com/groups/325982319921/. Quintet photos are available at http://quintet.org/press.html. \nThis performance is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts\, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, and the Doctorow Family Foundation. \nThe program is: \nPeri Mauer’s               Caprice \nJulia Wolfe’s                On Seven-Star-Shoes \nGabriela Ortiz’            Puzzle-Tocas \nJenni Brandon’s        Five Frogs for Woodwind Quintet \nShanyse Strickland’s   Ala Arusha – Mother Earth \nPerformers are Kim Bonacorsa\, flute; guest artist Rita Mitsel\, oboe; David Valbuena\, clarinet; Barbara Oldham\, horn; and Alexander Davis\, bassoon. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nComposer notes: \nFive Frogs for Woodwind Quintet allows each of the instruments to tell the story of a frog\, from leaping to lazing on a lily pad. Five Frogs is inspired by One Hundred Frogs by Hiroaki Sato\, a little book that takes a look at one hundred different haikus\, sonnets\, prose poems\, and even limericks based on Bashô’s haiku\, “Old Pond/Frog jumps in/The sound of water”. Each of the instruments in the ensemble is so different and so exceptional in their sound and abilities that I realized each one could be one of the frogs from the book. The clarinet is perfect for “Leaping” because of its agility and grace\, the way a frog can be still one minute and gone the next. “Catching Bugs” gave me the opportunity to use the piccolo and allow the ensemble to run ‘amuck’ after their bug dinner. Finally\, in “Epilogue” all the frogs sing together\, each one bringing their own musical motive into this final movement. \nThis work is recorded on two CDs: \nSongs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \nAmerican Breeze – Musical Arts Quintet of Ball State University
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/five-frogs-for-woodwind-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-is-performed-by-the-quintet-of-the-americas-at-queens-botanical-garden-flushing-queens-new-york/
LOCATION:Queens Botanical Garden\, 43-50 Main Street\, Flushing\, Queens\, 11355\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Lehigh University Clarinet Choir Performs\, in Concert\, At Night for Clarinet Choir by Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:The Lehigh University Clarinet Choir performs\, in concert\, At Night for Clarinet Choir by Jenni Brandon on Sunday May 5\, 2024\, at 3:00 PM. Deborah Andrus directs the Clarinet Choir and Darin Lewis is the guest conductor. The concert is in Zoellner Arts Center\, Baker Hall\, 420 E. Packer Avenue\, Bethlehem PA 18015. The concert is FREE and open to the public. \nThe program is: \nAt Night for Clarinet Choir  by  Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \narr. Sheila Cullen \nRikudim  by Jan van der Roost (b. 1956) \n\nMaarten Jense\nAndante Moderato\nII. Allegretto con Eleganza\, Allegro con moto\nIII. Andante con dolcezza\nIV. Con moto e follemento\n\nLehigh University Clarinet Choir \nDeborah Andrus\, director \nDarin Lewis\, guest conductor \nE-flat clarinets: Allyson Deihl ’24\, Vivian Zhong* \nB-flat clarinets: Adonis Cusu ’27\, Grace Ditmar ’26\, Matt Dolin ’24\, Jyana Francois ’27\, Owen Funk ’26\, Jess Jones ’24\, Sophia Pham ’27\, Mary Pulanco*\, Deborah Andrus \nE-flat alto clarinet: Meara Hayden*\nB-flat bass clarinets: Luke Broderson ’24\, Rose Rush ’24G\nE-flat contra alto clarinet: Devon Kolumber* ’22 \n*denotes community player \nArranged for Clarinet Choir by Sheila Cullen \nDuration approximately 5 minutes \nProgram Notes for At Night \nAt Night for Clarinet Choir (4 Clarinets in B-flat and 2 Bass Clarinets) was originally written for SATB choir a cappella. The poem At Night by Amy Lowell used for inspiration in both speaks of the wind singing through the trees and the excitement of the wild wind.  The clarinets imitate this idea of the wind at the beginning and end of the piece through freely played sections. Much of the piece contains this feeling of joyful freedom\, from a dance-like section to the feeling “wild\, tumultuous joy” that grows and builds with excitement.   Towards the end of the piece when the clarinets come together to explore the feeling of the text “And my mind\, O Star! is filled with your white light\,” we feel the true wonder of a hot July night and the freedom to enjoy the onward sweeping wind. \nThe Clarinet Choir version was arranged by Sheila Cullen and premiered by members of the United States Naval Academy Band in 2021.  The choral version was selected as the recipient of the 2008 Sorel Medallion and was premiered in Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall by Voices of Ascension under the direction of Dennis Keene on October 29th. \nAbout the Arranger \nSheila Cullen\, a native of Marietta\, GA\, received a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2002 and a Master of Music degree in Music Theory in 2004. Her mentors include James Campbell\, Howard Klug\, Robert DiLutis\, D. Ray McClellan\, and Kirsten Ahnell. \nA clarinetist in the United States Naval Academy Band since 2006\, she performs with the Wind Ensemble\, Chamber Winds\, Clarinet Quartet\, and Wind Trio. A strong advocate for music education in the community\, she has coordinated clinics\, masterclasses\, and coaching sessions in wind band music\, chamber music\, and clarinet\, as well as worked closely with the Maryland Apex Arts Magnet Program. She is a founding member of the Chesapeake Reed Trio\, and has performed with the Londontowne Symphony\, Owensboro Symphony\, Gainesville Symphony\, The United States Air Force Band\, The United States Navy Fleet Forces Band\, and is an active recording artist and adjudicator in the D.C. area. Her teaching experience includes: Adjunct Instructor\, Clemson University; Faculty\, Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute; Instructor\, Atlanta Music Academy; as well as private instruction in Georgia’s 12th School District of Cobb County including Lassiter High School\, Kennesaw Mountain High School\, and Pope High School. \nSheila resides in Annapolis\, Maryland with her husband Clint Woltering (a trombonist also in the Naval Academy Band) and their insufferable yet adorable Basset Hound Leroy. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-lehigh-university-clarinet-choir-performs-in-concert-at-night-for-clarinet-choir-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:Leigh University Zoellner Arts Center\, 420 E. Packer Avenue\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh University Dept of Music":MAILTO:inzactix@lehigh.edu
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Reynolds and The Chamber Orchestra of Colorado Springs Perform Jenni Brandon’s Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End – Concerto for Clarinet with Chamber Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End – Concerto for Clarinet with Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Chamber Orchestra of The Springs and Clarinetist Jeremy Reynolds\, in two concerts. The first performance is on May 4\, 2024\, Saturday evening and held at Broadmoor Community Church. The second is on May 5\, 2024\, and held at the First United Methodist Church.. \nThe program is: \n \nTo close the Chamber Orchestra’s 40th season From Pikes Peak To The World\, they celebrate the impact of Colorado Springs on the wider world of classical music. The audience will hear the inventiveness of Colorado Springs native Cecil Effinger; see the brilliance of the new Principal Harp of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic\, Lethicia Caravello; and DU Professor of Clarinet Jeremy Reynolds premiers a new clarinet concerto by Jenni Brandon. Concluding with Beethoven’s timeless Symphony No. 1\, this concert reflects on all the Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra community gives to lovers of classical music. \nA pre-concert lecture features American composer Jenni Brandon to begin 45 minutes before the performances. \nDoors open 1 hour prior to the performance. \nSubscribers’ tickets are valid for Saturday OR Sunday \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jeremy-reynolds-and-the-chamber-orchestra-of-colorado-springs-perform-jenni-brandons-fin-de-la-tierra-lands-end-concerto-for-clarinet-with-chamber-orchestra/
LOCATION:Broadmoor Community Church\, 315 Lake Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chamber Orchestra of Colorado Springs":MAILTO:community@chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
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SUMMARY:Fin de la Tierra Concerto performed by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Matthew Wardell (Music Director & Conductor).  Jackie Glazier joins the orchestra as the soloist for this new concerto at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala\, Florida on the season finale titled “To the End of the Earth”. \nTo the End of the Earth | Reilly Arts Center\nApril 27\, 224 7:30 pm EDT\nApril 28\, 2024 – 3pm EDT \nFrom the Ocala Symphony Orchestra:\nMaestro Wardell leads your Ocala Symphony Orchestra in a season finale of awe-inspiring works. Experience the pulsing rhythms of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Fin de la Tierra featuring guest soloist Jackie Glazier. The season concludes with three scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony – a piece he noted was “absorbing all my time\, sometimes to utter exhaustion\, but an inner voice tells me that my labor is not in vain” – you will be left breathless! \n  \n\nProgram Note\nAt the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula\, in the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico is the famous “El Arco” (the Arch). The granite rock formations not only mark the most southwestern point of Baja\, California\, but also serve as a separation between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) known as “Fin de la Tierra” or Land’s End. A study in contrast\, this area from El Arco and continuing around the eastern side of Baja into Cabo Pulmo National Park encompasses what Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium”. \nIn this 18-minute concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra\, the diverse ecosystem of this area is explored. The clarinet soloist serves as a guide\, taking us on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site to observe the beauty and diversity of the landscape\, the water\, the animals that live in and around it\, and their symbiotic relationship that requires a delicate balance of conservation and exploration. The orchestra and the clarinet soloist provide that symbiotic relationship as the ensemble becomes the water\, the rock sentries at Land’s End\, and the many colors of the sea\, underwater life\, and wind and waves that make up the beauty of this seascape. \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nSeahorse \n\n\n  \n\n \nGoatfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nTrumpetfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nLong-Spine Porcupinefish \n\n\n\n\n\nThe clarinet gives us a view from above and below the water\, sometimes with a bird’s eye view of the rock formations\, then dipping below the surface of the Sea to follow the many colorful fish that make this area their home. Some that appear in this work include Sea Horses\, a school of Goat Fish\, Trumpetfish\, and Long-Spined Porcupinefish.  A special part of this concerto is a solo by the clarinet as it tells the story of the Munk’s Devil Ray\, or Mobula Ray. Tens of thousands of these rays gather here in April-June\, breaching the water like popcorn and making a spectacular show unique to this area. This solo will be expanded beyond the concerto version to become a stand-alone solo for Clarinet. \n\n \nMobula Rays \n\nBeyond the exploration of this beautiful area through the colors of the clarinet and orchestra\, this work hopes to bring attention to the importance of conservation of such places in the world that we all may continue to enjoy and protect these areas for generations to come. \nCommissioned by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds for premiere during the 2023 ClarinetFest in Denver\, Colorado. \nThis is a single-movement work with sections: \n\nWhere the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez\nRock Sentries\nThe World’s Aquarium
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-concerto-performed-by-the-ocala-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Reilly Arts Center\, 500 NE 9th Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20230831T221130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T211137Z
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SUMMARY:Fin de la Tierra Clarinet Concerto performed by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Matthew Wardell (Music Director & Conductor).  Jackie Glazier joins the orchestra as the soloist for this new concerto at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala\, Florida on the season finale titled “To the End of the Earth”. \nTo the End of the Earth | Reilly Arts Center\nApril 27\, 224 7:30 pm EDT\nApril 28\, 2024 – 3pm EDT \nFrom the Ocala Symphony Orchestra:\nMaestro Wardell leads your Ocala Symphony Orchestra in a season finale of awe-inspiring works. Experience the pulsing rhythms of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Fin de la Tierra featuring guest soloist Jackie Glazier. The season concludes with three scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony – a piece he noted was “absorbing all my time\, sometimes to utter exhaustion\, but an inner voice tells me that my labor is not in vain” – you will be left breathless! \n\nProgram Note\nAt the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula\, in the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico is the famous “El Arco” (the Arch). The granite rock formations not only mark the most southwestern point of Baja\, California\, but also serve as a separation between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) known as “Fin de la Tierra” or Land’s End. A study in contrast\, this area from El Arco and continuing around the eastern side of Baja into Cabo Pulmo National Park encompasses what Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium”. \nIn this 18-minute concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra\, the diverse ecosystem of this area is explored. The clarinet soloist serves as a guide\, taking us on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site to observe the beauty and diversity of the landscape\, the water\, the animals that live in and around it\, and their symbiotic relationship that requires a delicate balance of conservation and exploration. The orchestra and the clarinet soloist provide that symbiotic relationship as the ensemble becomes the water\, the rock sentries at Land’s End\, and the many colors of the sea\, underwater life\, and wind and waves that make up the beauty of this seascape. \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nSeahorse \n\n\n  \n\n \nGoatfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nTrumpetfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nLong-Spine Porcupinefish \n\n\n\n\n\nThe clarinet gives us a view from above and below the water\, sometimes with a bird’s eye view of the rock formations\, then dipping below the surface of the Sea to follow the many colorful fish that make this area their home. Some that appear in this work include Sea Horses\, a school of Goat Fish\, Trumpetfish\, and Long-Spined Porcupinefish.  A special part of this concerto is a solo by the clarinet as it tells the story of the Munk’s Devil Ray\, or Mobula Ray. Tens of thousands of these rays gather here in April-June\, breaching the water like popcorn and making a spectacular show unique to this area. This solo will be expanded beyond the concerto version to become a stand-alone solo for Clarinet. \n\n \nMobula Rays \n\nBeyond the exploration of this beautiful area through the colors of the clarinet and orchestra\, this work hopes to bring attention to the importance of conservation of such places in the world that we all may continue to enjoy and protect these areas for generations to come. \nCommissioned by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds for premiere during the 2023 ClarinetFest in Denver\, Colorado. \nThis is a single-movement work with sections: \n\nWhere the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez\nRock Sentries\nThe World’s Aquarium
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-clarinet-concerto-performed-by-the-ocala-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Reilly Arts Center\, 500 NE 9th Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240423T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T181801Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Colored Stones Performed by Andrew Coram at The Appalachian State University
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Coram performed Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon on Sunday\, April 21\, 2024 from 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Appalachian State University\, Hayes School of Music\, Broyhill Music Center\, Rosen Concert Hall\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC 28608\, Phone: 828-262-3020. \nThe program was: \nBassoon Concerto in B-flat Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \n\nAllegro (1756-1791)\nAndante ma Adagio\nRondo: tempo di menuetto\n\nColored Stones by Jenni Brandon \n\nSmoky Quartz (b. 1977)\nLapis Lazuli\nTigers Eye\n\nBlue Set No. 2 for Bassoon Quartet by Peter Schickele \n\nBassooner or Later (1935-2024)\n\n  \nOwen Marcellino\, bassoon \nEmily Davis\, bassoon \nAbigail Turner\, bassoon \nProgram Notes: \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 is 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 – solo bassoon (sheet music). \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  \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-colored-stones-performed-by-andrew-coram-at-the-appalachian-state-university/
LOCATION:Appalachian State University\, Hayes School of Music\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian State University%2C Hayes School of Music":MAILTO:music@appstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240425T012724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T012724Z
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SUMMARY:Chanson de la Nature by Jenni Brandon Performed by Timothy Bonenfant at The San Angelo Chamber Music Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nChanson de la Nature by Jenni Brandon Performed by Timothy Bonenfant at The San Angelo Chamber Music Series at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art\, 1 Love Street\, San Angelo\, TX 76903 (325) 653-3333.The performance titled Angelo State University (ASU) Faculty and Friends was on April 14\, 2024\, at 2:00 P.M. \nThe San Angelo Chamber Music Series features concerts by outstanding musicians from across Texas and the United States. They regularly draw patrons from every segment of the community with both traditional chamber musicians and more broadly based contemporary or ethnic music groups. \nProgram for April 14\, 2024 \n \nProgram notes for Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette. \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\nLes 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 \nThis work was required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category \nPerformance by Carrie RavenStem of Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette during the 2020 Woodwind Fest \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nProgram notes Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette. \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\nLes 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 \nThis work was required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category \nPerformance by Carrie RavenStem of Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette during the 2020 Woodwind Fest \n  \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/chanson-de-la-nature-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-timothy-bonenfant-at-the-san-angelo-chamber-music-series/
LOCATION:San Angelo Museum of Fine Art\,\, 1 Love Street\, San Angelo\, TX\, 76903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240418T184443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T184443Z
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SUMMARY:Wooden Stone\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed in Concert by Across the Grain Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wooden Stone\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed in concert by Across the Grain Duo at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday April 14\, 2024.  Susan Nelson\, bassoon and Colin McCall\, percussion perform in Harper Hall\, Lawerence University\, 420 E. College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, United States\, Wisconsin\, (920) 832-6614. This was a live stream performance at https://livestream.com/lawrenceuniversity. This event was sponsored by Lawrence University – Conservatory of Music and Lawrence University Lawrence Memorial Chapel \nThe program was: \nGet It! (2011) [4’] Gene Koshinski  (b. 1980) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, percussion \n Not Yet (2019) [11’] David Bixler   (b. 1964) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n Texas Hoedown (2005) [7’] David Friedman  (b. 1944) \nColin McCall\, vibraphone \n Nocturne for bassoon and marimba (2021) [6’] Connor Chee  (b. 1987) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n\nINTERMISSION •\n\n Triple Moon (2020) [8’] Nathan Daughtrey  (b. 1975) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n Dual Identity for solo bassoon (2005) [4’] Gernot Wolfgang  (b. 1957) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \n Wooden Stone (2020) [15’] Jenni Brandon  (b. 1977) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, percussion \n All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nProgram notes for Wooden Stone: \nWooden Stone for Bassoon and Percussion is inspired by the poem “Wooden Stone” by Karla Linn Merrifield. This work explores petrified wood\, or the fossilized wood where the living parts of the tree are replaced by a mineralization process that turns the wood into stone. It maintains the original shape of the organic material\, now hardened\, and its transformation takes place underground once the wood has become submerged in volcanic ash or water. Using the colors of both wooden instruments and metals\, this work follows the story of a tree turned to petrified wood\, and its ancient journey of transformation.  Within the work you’ll hear the colors of wooden windchimes\, representing the trees\, the tom-toms and surdo representing the father as a rock of the old gneiss tribe (gneiss is a type of rock that has a banded texture on it). There is much freedom throughout the work to create the colors of transformation. From multiphonic sounds in the bassoon representing the line “You were born of substances primordial\, creature of green and brown and gray\,” to the lullaby of the “blessed midwife who now witnesses another rebirth”\, this work is the story of the passage of time preserved in the beauty of transformation. \nThe poet Karla Linn Merrifield references the Columbia River Shores\, and in Washington where the river runs is the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park/Wanapum Recreation Area. The discovery of petrified wood in this region includes petrified trees such as ginkgo\, Dougla-fir\, spruce\, elm and others that had been covered in volcanic ash and became petrified wood.\, \nCommissioned by Across the Grain Duo (Susan Nelson\, bassoon and Jeff Barudin\, percussion) it was premiered in Spring of 2023 with Colin McCall on percussion and will appear on their upcoming album in 2024.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/wooden-stone-by-jenni-brandon-performed-in-concert-by-across-the-grain-duo/
LOCATION:lawrence university\, Appleton\, Wisconsin
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence University - Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:conservatory@lawrence.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240331T195935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T195935Z
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SUMMARY:The Dreams of Birds by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Alicia Kosack At The Low Flutes Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Dreams of Birds\, by Jenni Brandon performed by Alicia Kosack at the Low Flutes Festival on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 at the Hilton Washington Dulles\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA 20171\, telephone (703) 478-2900. You Tube link: International Low Flutes Festival – YouTube. The program is: \nAlto Solos with Sam Williams & Alicia Kosack \nSaturday\, April 13th \n11-11:45am \nSonata for Viola & Piano – arranged for alto flute      Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) arr. Sam Williams \n\nImpetuoso\nVivace\nAdagio\n\nSam Williams\, alto flute \nBora Lee\, piano \nThe St. Francis Window\, Op. 67 – for alto flute & piano        Ruth Gipps (1921-1999) \nGershwin-its – for solo alto flute         Adrienne Albert (b. 1941) \nThe Dreams of Birds – for alto flute & piano  Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \nAlicia Kosack\, alto flute \nBora Lee\, piano \nSee the Festival Schedule \nThe Dreams of Birds explores the world of what birds might dream. Would they dream of running\, of flying to the sun? Would they dream of being human? I wanted to explore the possibility of bird dreams while continuing to be evocative of a bird with bird-like songs in the alto flute. The little turns and grace notes as well as the flutter tongue played by the alto flute offer the listener the voice of the bird. The piano\, both supportive and\, at times\, grand\, helps give flight to these dreams of birds. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-dreams-of-birds-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-alicia-kosack-at-the-low-flutes-festival/
LOCATION:Hilton Washington Dulles\,\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA 20171\, VA\, 20171\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240417T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T195535Z
UID:19221-1712862000-1712871000@jennibrandon.com
SUMMARY:An Orange Tree by Jenni Brandon Was Performed At Central Michigan University During the SAI Small Ensemble Competition
DESCRIPTION:An Orange Tree by Jenni Brandon was performed at the Central Michigan University during the Sigma Alpha Iota\, Eta Xi Chapter Small Ensemble Competition. The performance occurred at 7:00 P.M. on April 11\, 2024\, in the Chamichian Recital Hall. The performers were Maleia Thompson\, bassoon and Kathleen Muehring\, contrabassoon. The judges were Dr Christopher Chapman and Professor Tracey Watson. \nThe program was: \n \nProgram notes for An Orange Tree are: \nAn Orange Tree for bassoon and contrabassoon is inspired by the poem “Hay un naranjo ahí” by Alfonso Quijada Urías and its translation “There’s an Orange Tree Out There” by Darwin J. Flakoll.  There is hope in this work as it explores and honors a story of remembrance\, of the immigrant experience\, and the ability to start a new life in a new land. Using the unique colors of the bassoon and contrabassoon\, there is a conversation between these two instruments as they explore how an orange tree “out there\, behind that old\, abandoned garden wall” reminds us of an orange tree planted in a distant land before coming to this new place. \nThe ranges of both instruments are explored in this working\, using the power of the contrabassoon’s low range and the beauty of the bassoon’s upper range to showcase these instruments’ dynamic colors.  The opening line of the work represents the theme of the orange tree and returns throughout the work as a reminder of the orange tree planted in a different land and time. Within the work the instruments often change places\, with the contrabassoon moving higher than the bassoon’s line\, showcasing the abilities of not only the instruments but the performers for which the work was written.  The instruments dance and weave\, at times passing fast double-tongued lines back and forth\, while at other times playing legato lines of remembrance. \nThe contrabassoon has a featured solo section in the work representing the line “so beautiful it makes us remember that orange tree we planted in our earth.” The low\, resonant line from the Contrabassoon represents the earth and the memories it carries with it.  As the line rises\, the bassoon joins again\, creating a spacious\, and at times\, meditative state of reverence and memory. \nThis work was commissioned by Leigh Muñoz and Lia Uribe of Contra+Bassoon. \nPremiered during the International Double Reed Society 2nd Virtual Symposium: https://www.idrs.org/events/an-orange-tree-a-new-work-for-contrabassoon-2/ \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/an-orange-tree-by-jenni-brandon-was-performed-at-central-michigan-university-during-the-sai-small-ensemble-competition/
LOCATION:Central Michigan University\, School of Music\, 1200 S. Franklin St\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48859\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Alpha Iota Eta Xi Chapter":MAILTO:cole2mm@cmich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240118T021135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T184527Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Dark Sky" at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Death Valley Symphony: Dark Sky\nMusic by Jenni Brandon\nPoem by Brandon Krieg \n  \nWorld Premieres at Kutztown University\, Pennsylvania with Heartland Marimba\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\nApril 8\, 2024: Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\nApril 9\, 2024: Georgian Room\, Old Main Building\, Kutztown University \nFor Tickets and LIVESTREAM information\, visit Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – Resonators Echo Spring Festival (kucmpr.org) \nDark Sky – a new work by California composer Jenni Brandon for Marimba Quartet\, Percussion Ensemble\, SATB choir and Piano explores the beauty of Death Valley National Park’s pristine dark skies using original poetry by Brandon Krieg\, Kutztown University Professor of English and Poetry. Part of a concert-length work\, this movement “Dark Sky” is a collaboration between Heartland Marimba Quartet\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\, with immersive video created for the performances by KU professor Dale Parsons. \nWith some of the darkest night skies in the United States\, Death Valley is designated as a “Dark Sky Park” and offers a view of celestial objects often not visible in any other part of the world. Using the colors of the ensemble\, this work will take the audience on a journey through the world’s hottest place on Earth illuminated by the light of stars to see the parks many animals\, badlands\, sand dunes\, multi-hued hills and craters illuminated by the light of the night sky\, and to look beyond into the vast universe. \nPremieres during the 2023-2024 season include two performances at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania to celebrate the inaugural year of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University. \nAdditional movements of this work are commissioned and premiered by Heartland Marimba Quartet and Duo Lin-Lynn. The work “Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells” for marimba duo with narrator (with poetry by Brandon Krieg) will appear on Duo Lin-Lynn’s upcoming album release in 2024.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/18712/
LOCATION:Schaeffer Auditorium\, Kutztown University\, 15229 Kutztown Rd.\, Kutztown\, 19530\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Santa Fe Symphony\, at Meow Wolfe\, Performs Jenni Brandon’s The Sequoia Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s The Sequoia Trio is performed at Meow Wolfe on Tuesday\, April 9\, 2024. The doors open at 5:30 P.M and the concert begins at 7:00 P.M. in the House of Eternal Return 1352 Rufina Cir\, Santa Fe\, NM 87507 \nThe first Santa Fe Symphony Strata concert of The Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season is taking you to Meow Wolf’s Fancy Town with fascinating works by diverse composers performed by The Santa Fe Symphony Wind Quartet: Laura Dwyer\, Flute; Elaine Heltman\, Oboe; Lori Lovato\, Clarinet; and Stefanie Przybylska\, Bassoon. The program is: \nKARL EDUARD GOEPFART\nWind Quartet\, op.93 \nJENNI BRANDON\nThe Sequoia Trio \nJACQUES IBERT\nDeux Mouvements for Wind Quartet \nINTERMISSION \nCLAUDE DEBUSSY\nSyrinx for Solo Flute \nMALCOLM ARNOLD\nDivertimento for Flute\, Oboe\, and Clarinet \nEUGÈNE BOZZA\nTrois pieces pour musique de la nuit \nALYSSA MORRIS\nMotion for Wind Quartet \nMeow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business\, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. The Meow Wolf Foundation is dedicated to the promotion\, preservation\, and advancement of various forms of art and culture. Meow Wolfe has four locations\, New Mexico\, Colorado\, Nevada\, and Texas. The Meow Wolf Foundation strives to support and honor artists\, cultural-bearers\, and the uniqueness of place\, exploring the ways that art and creativity help our communities thrive. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-santa-fe-symphony-at-meow-wolfe-performs-jenni-brandons-the-sequoia-trio/
LOCATION:Meow Wolf\, House of Eternal Return\, 1352 Rufina Cir\,\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87507\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240118T020642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120502Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Dark Sky" at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:  \nLIVESTREAM LINK: \nWells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – YouTube \n6:45 EDT Pre-Concert Talk\n7:30 EDT pm Concert \nScroll down to read the poem “The Stars Beyond the Stars” by Brandon Krieg\ncommissioned by Jenni to set in Dark Sky. \n \nDeath Valley Symphony: Dark Sky\nMusic by Jenni Brandon\nPoem by Brandon Krieg \n  \nWorld Premieres at Kutztown University\, Pennsylvania with Heartland Marimba\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\nApril 8\, 2024: Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\nApril 9\, 2024: Georgian Room\, Old Main Building\, Kutztown University \nFor Tickets and LIVESTREAM information\, visit Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – Resonators Echo Spring Festival (kucmpr.org) \nDark Sky – a new work by California composer Jenni Brandon for Marimba Quartet\, Percussion Ensemble\, SATB choir and Piano explores the beauty of Death Valley National Park’s pristine dark skies using original poetry by Brandon Krieg\, Kutztown University Professor of English and Poetry. Part of a concert-length work\, this movement “Dark Sky” is a collaboration between Heartland Marimba Quartet\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\, with immersive video created for the performances by KU professor Dale Parsons. \nWith some of the darkest night skies in the United States\, Death Valley is designated as a “Dark Sky Park” and offers a view of celestial objects often not visible in any other part of the world. Using the colors of the ensemble\, this work will take the audience on a journey through the world’s hottest place on Earth illuminated by the light of stars to see the parks many animals\, badlands\, sand dunes\, multi-hued hills and craters illuminated by the light of the night sky\, and to look beyond into the vast universe. \nPremieres during the 2023-2024 season include two performances at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania to celebrate the inaugural year of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University. \nHeartland Marimba will also perform two additional movements from Death Valley Symphony:\n1. Badwater Basin for Marimba Quartet\n2. Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells for two marimbas and narrator (U.S. Premiere) \nAdditional movements of this work are commissioned and premiered by Heartland Marimba Quartet and Duo Lin-Lynn. The work “Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells” for marimba duo with narrator (with poetry by Brandon Krieg) will appear on Duo Lin-Lynn’s upcoming album release in 2024. \n\nThe Stars Beyond the Stars  \nPoem by Brandon Krieg  \n  \nGo to the lowest place with me  \nI invite you lower  \nAll ways will pass through if we go lower  \nall the lightnings we can bear  \nwill write themselves on a floor of salt   \nfanning outward into wing-vein patterns\,   \ninto the vein patterns in the transparent delicate skin  \nof ears that flicker at footfalls\,  \nand we will feel the forkings of our blood  \nat the ankle and at the wrist  \n  \nHere Ocean the source of all blood was   \nbefore us\, and couldn’t wait  \nlike all things riding the blue fire down can’t wait  \nand got up and walked off  \nin blackfly and woodrat and wind  \n  \nCome down from the incandescent sick thrones\,   \nYou have hidden so long under the small lights  \nCome down under the big lights now and unhide   \nSee what you thought your self was   \nfrom the numberless points of night  \nWith the tips of the spiny saltbush   \nwith the tips of the creosote   \ndisguised in its wind-caked salts as constant lightning  \nlet us receive  \nthe stars beyond the stars  \n  \nBeyond is all through us now pouring forth  \nBeyond is all through us now pouring  \nCome down where numbers dissolve   \nRelax your face clenched from its ledgers  \nThe salt flat spider’s web is a mirror   \nheld up to sky’s mirror  \ndimensioning this one great room  \nthat flows around the salamander’s pulse   \nthis room whose walls are sweltering waves  \nof liquid dolomite rising up   \nrippling around the pool where the kit fox drinks  \n  \nThere are no father tongues  \nthere are feather tongues that taste air  \nHear hummingbird’s wings tasting air   \nand become deliciously plural   \nand feel in your pulse all the pulses  \nthat will ramify the salt beneath your feet  \nThe sky is a membrane vascular with light   \nLet us take transfusion the old way   \nthe way water wicks from thistle’s involucre   \nthrough the veins in a swallowtail’s wing  \nthe way Adrienne and Adrianne sang  \n  \nWhat are these close dark spirals   \nrhyming the far light spirals\,   \nmaking eddies where time spools out of itself?  \nIt is bats bearing up our blood   \nlifted into their milk by mosquitoes   \nthey carry to the mouths of the measureless   \n  \nDown here embodiment is breaking  \nThe bone core is grinding its gears down  \nCome effervesce with me  \nlet the rivers of the earth wick their way   \nthrough our bodies back to shimmering overall   \nand drop back again to new forms  \n  \nTo whatever larger is   \nTo whatever listening is   \nthrough the I’s dissolves   \nTo whatever larger is listening  \nthrough the I gone plural   \nthe I gone hurting its plural hurts  \nthrough fathomless spirals  \ntraceries in sand  \nwind writes and revises  \nHere is a thread  \nof sicklight vibrating  \nlike a wave-wall of liquid granite rising vibrating  \nlike a tuning fork struck  \nby pulse’s lightning  \nLet us reside in resonance  \nto honor all becomings  \nto honor is to laugh with creosote   \nat its trick of constant lightning   \n  \nlightning is lightning   \nbecause it vanishes  \n  \n“THE STARS BEYOND THE STARS” © 2023 Brandon Krieg. Used with permission. For more poems by Brandon Krieg visit www.brandonkrieg.com  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/world-premiere-of-dark-sky-at-kutztown-university-in-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\, Kutztown\, PA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T213000
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SUMMARY:Fin de la Tierra Clarinet Concerto performed by the Sierra Vista Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Sierra Vista Symphony in Arizona under the direction of Maestro Toru Tagawa (Artistic Director and Conductor) .  Jackie Glazier joins the orchestra as the soloist for this new concerto at the Klein Center for the Performing Arts n Sierra Vista\, Arizona on their spring concert “Be Our Guest”. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2024\n7-9:30 pm MST \n  \n\nProgram Note\nAt the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula\, in the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico is the famous “El Arco” (the Arch). The granite rock formations not only mark the most southwestern point of Baja\, California\, but also serve as a separation between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) known as “Fin de la Tierra” or Land’s End. A study in contrast\, this area from El Arco and continuing around the eastern side of Baja into Cabo Pulmo National Park encompasses what Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium”. \nIn this 18-minute concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra\, the diverse ecosystem of this area is explored. The clarinet soloist serves as a guide\, taking us on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site to observe the beauty and diversity of the landscape\, the water\, the animals that live in and around it\, and their symbiotic relationship that requires a delicate balance of conservation and exploration. The orchestra and the clarinet soloist provide that symbiotic relationship as the ensemble becomes the water\, the rock sentries at Land’s End\, and the many colors of the sea\, underwater life\, and wind and waves that make up the beauty of this seascape. \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nSeahorse \n\n\n  \n\n \nGoatfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nTrumpetfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nLong-Spine Porcupinefish \n\n\n\n\n\nThe clarinet gives us a view from above and below the water\, sometimes with a bird’s eye view of the rock formations\, then dipping below the surface of the Sea to follow the many colorful fish that make this area their home. Some that appear in this work include Sea Horses\, a school of Goat Fish\, Trumpetfish\, and Long-Spined Porcupinefish.  A special part of this concerto is a solo by the clarinet as it tells the story of the Munk’s Devil Ray\, or Mobula Ray. Tens of thousands of these rays gather here in April-June\, breaching the water like popcorn and making a spectacular show unique to this area. This solo will be expanded beyond the concerto version to become a stand-alone solo for Clarinet. \n\n \nMobula Rays \n\nBeyond the exploration of this beautiful area through the colors of the clarinet and orchestra\, this work hopes to bring attention to the importance of conservation of such places in the world that we all may continue to enjoy and protect these areas for generations to come. \nCommissioned by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds for premiere during the 2023 ClarinetFest in Denver\, Colorado. \nThis is a single-movement work with sections: \n\nWhere the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez\nRock Sentries\nThe World’s Aquarium
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-clarinet-concerto-performed-by-the-sierra-vista-symphony/
LOCATION:The Klein Center for the Performing Arts\, 5225 E Buena School Blvd\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adrienne Burg Performs Love Songs by Jenni Brandon at Rice University\, Houston Texas
DESCRIPTION:  \nLove Songs by Jenni Brandon is performed\, at Rice University Shepherd School of Music\, by Adrienne Burg oboist\, on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, at 12:30 pm. Her recital is in the Duncan Recital Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall. VIEW LIVESTREAM     Live Streaming in Duncan Recital Hall | The Shepherd School of Music (rice.edu); Goes live: Sat\, April 6\, 2024\, 12:30pm CT. \nThe program is: \nThe program is: \nLove Songs  —Jenni Brandon \n* Lullaby\n* Song of Basket-Weaving\n* Song of the Blue-Corn Dance (Zuni)\n* Love Song (Chippewa)\n* Love Song from the Andes (Inca)\n* My Love has Departed (Chippewa)\n* Lullaby (Reprise)\nKatherine Dobbs\, mezzo-soprano \n Concerto in F Major  — Antonio Vivaldi \n* Allegro\n* Grave\n* Allegro\nGrant Smith\, harpsichord \nINTERMISSION \nHot Spots   —Daniel Dorff:  \n* Sunsplash\n* On the Beach\n* The Bee and the Horseshoe Crab\nTriniti Rives\, clarinet \nCircus  — Andrew Jackman \n* Parade\n* Ringmaster\n* Trapeze\n* Ringmaster\n* Elephants\n* Clowns and Acrobats\n* Ringmaster\n* Bareback Riders\n* Final Parade \nLove Songs for Soprano and Oboe Composer Notes \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 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 \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/adrienne-burg-performs-love-songs-by-jenni-brandon-at-rice-university-houston-texas/
LOCATION:Rice University Shepherd School of Music Duncan Recital Hall\, Rice University 6100 Main Street Shepherd School of Music - MS 532 Houston\, TX\, Houston\, TX\, 77005-1892\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T183430Z
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SUMMARY:Clarinetist Roddy Terrell Gave\, At UNCG\, A World Première Performance of Jenni Brandon’s “Acceptance”
DESCRIPTION:Roddy Terrell\, ABD in a clarinet performance at the University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, presented the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s work “Acceptance” for Bass Clarinet and Piano along with four other works commissioned by him on the topic of grief. The performance was on Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 at 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at The College of Visual and Performing Arts\, Music Bldg-1-CVPA – Recital Hall (350)\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, NC 27412. \nThe works in this guest recital concert about grief were : \nDenial – Luke Ellard: fine all fine\nAnger – Theresa Martin: Release\nBargaining – Natalie Groom: Insurmountable\nDepression – Samuel Hunter: Looking Through a Closed Door\nAcceptance – Jenni Brandon: Acceptance \n“Acceptance”for Bass Clarinet and Piano composer notes : \nAcceptance for Bass Clarinet and Piano is the final movement from a project called “Shifting Silence – Five new contemporary clarinet compositions focusing on grief.” This project\, created and commissioned by Roddy Terrell\, creates a space where grief can be explored and an acknowledgement that grief is a universal human experience. \nIn exploring ideas for this work about Acceptance\, or the final stage of grief as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book “On Death and Dying\,” I wanted to bring to life the emotions that often permeate this phase of grief. From reverence to agitation\, to hopefulness and joy in finding a new path after a long journey\, this work is a celebration of what we’ve been through and how we can look to the future with hope and carry with us the experiences that have brought us here. \nThroughout the work there are descriptions in the music that reflect a variety of fluid emotions in this stage of grief. They include: delicate and reflective; like a beautiful memory; agitated\, questioning; steady\, with resolve; finding the joy; struggling in this new world\, trying to find the balance; with hope; moving forward\, a new path. And while everyone experiences their own unique emotions when dealing with grief\, I hope this work will be a reminder that we are not alone. \nIt is an honor to be a part of this powerful project and to collaborate with Roddy on creating a space for reflection and hope. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/clarinetist-roddy-terrell-gave-at-uncg-a-world-premiere-performance-of-jenni-brandons-acceptance/
LOCATION:University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, The College of Visual and Performing Arts\,\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\,\, NC\, 27412\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240401T202028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T202028Z
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SUMMARY:Hui-Mei CHEN Performs Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano in Taiwan and the PRC
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for alto flute and piano is performed in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. Both performances are by Hui-Mei CHEN accompanied by pianist Chih-Hsuan TSAI. The two concert locations are: \nMarch 3\, 2024\, at 14:30 — Taichung National Opera House Small Theater\, No. 101\, Section 2\, Huilai Road\, Xitun District\, Taichung City\, Taiwan \nJune 6\, 2024\, at 19:30 — Recital Halls of the Two Departments of the People’s Republic of China \nThe program for both locations is: \nAntonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Concerto Il Gardellino in D Major for Flute and Piano (1728) \nEdmund Jolliffe (b. 1976)：The Red Birds for Flute and Piano (2019) \nJenni Brandon (b.1977): The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano (2011) \nJean Rivier (1896-1987): Oiseaux tendres for Flute Solo (1948) \nMichaël Levinas (b.1949): Froissement D’aile for flute solo  (1975) \nJim Coyle (b. 1968): Paradise of Birds  for Flute and Piano (2017) \nOlivier Messiaen (1908-1992): Le Merle noir for Flute and Piano (1951) \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/hui-mei-chen-performs-jenni-bandons-the-dreams-of-birds-for-alto-flute-and-piano-in-taiwan-and-the-prc-2/
LOCATION:Taichung National Opera House\, Huilai Road\, Taichung City\, Xitun District\, Taiwan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20240118T014705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T014705Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Chrysos" for Bassoon and Piano at Arizona State University
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorld Premiere of Chrysos for Bassoon and Piano by Jenni Brandon\n  \nCommissioned by Dr. Albie Micklich\, Professor of Bassoon at Arizona State University \nThis work explores the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly\, which lives and migrates across North America.  The chrysalis stage\, or cocoon stage of the Monarch butterfly’s life cycle comes from the Greek work “Chrysalis” which mean gold. The chrysalis has a band of gold across the top of the cocoon which is a pigment that reflects light and creates a sparkle of gold. \n  \nAlbie Micklich and Andrew Campbell present works for bassoon and piano by Amanda Harberg\, Damian Montano\, Georg Philipp Telemann\, and a world premiere by Jenni Brandon. Elizabeth Buck\, Heather Landes\, Michael Kocour\, Corcoran Holt\, and Robert Carillo will join for tunes for two flutes\, bassoon\, and jazz trio by Stevie Wonder and John Coltrane. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/world-premiere-of-chrysos-for-bassoon-and-piano-at-arizona-state-university/
LOCATION:Katzin Concert Hall\, 50 East Gammage Pkwy\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
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CREATED:20240201T182055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T182055Z
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SUMMARY:Residency at Arizona State University and a World Premiere February 7-9 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/residency-at-arizona-state-university-and-a-world-premiere-february-7-9-2024/
LOCATION:Arizona State University\, Phoenix\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T203000
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CREATED:20240201T183329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T183329Z
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SUMMARY:New York Premiere of Sea Songs: Mobula Ray at SUNY Potsdam February 2\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sea Songs: Mobula Ray for Solo B-Flat Clarinet Premiere at Crane School of Music | SUNY Potsdam by Julianne Kirk Doyle \n\nJulianne Kirk Doyle gives the New York State Premiere of my new work “Sea Songs: Mobula Ray” for solo Clarinet in B-flat at SUNY Potsdam SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music. This work tells the story of the Mobula Ray that migrate by the thousands through the Sea of Cortez April-June each year. Flying like popcorn in and out of the ocean\, they are an amazing sight as they travel and look for food.\n\n\n\nThis work is an expansion of the clarinet cadenza in another new work “Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End” – Clarinet concerto with Chamber Orchestra. Mobula Ray solo was part of a commissioning consortium and I’m thrilled to have Julianne give the NY premier of it!\n\n\n\nCheck out the livestream link below to hear her performance on the second half of this Faculty showcase recital!\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 2nd\n7:30pm Eastern (she’ll probably perform around 8:30)\n\n\n(This work is still under consortium but will be available late spring for purchase at jennibrandon.com)\n\n  \nLivestream here: The Crane School of Music – Live in Concert | SUNY Potsdam
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/new-york-premiere-of-sea-songs-mobula-ray-at-suny-potsdam-february-2-2024/
LOCATION:Crane School of Music\, Potsdam\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T160000
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SUMMARY:George Mason Clarinet Day features "In the City at Night" for Basset Horn
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Kiewitt from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs Jenni’s work In the City at Night for solo Basset Horn during the Dewberry School of Music Clarinet Day at George Mason University on Sunday\, January 28\, 2024. This work\, originally written for English horn\, 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 in 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 Basset Horn telling the story of a night adventure on the city streets.\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 10am-4pm\ndeLaski Performing Arts Building\, Fairfax Campus\nPlease join us for our Dewberry School of Music Clarinet Day on Sunday\, January 28\, 2024! The day will include master classes\, performances\, vendors\, a wellness seminar\, and more. This event will be led by Dr. Kathy Mulcahy\, Director of Woodwinds and Clarinet Professor at George Mason University. We are thrilled to have special guest artist Shannon Kiewitt from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band join us for the day. Remember to bring your instrument to play in the Festival Clarinet Choir! \nThis event is free and open to middle school\, high school\, and college students\, along with teachers\, parents\, and community members.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/george-mason-clarinet-day-features-in-the-city-at-night-for-basset-horn/
LOCATION:Dewberry School of Music\, 4400 University Drive\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20231221T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20231221T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
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SUMMARY:The Portuguese Army Symphonic Band Performs Jenni Brandon’s Double Concerto For Oboe and Bassoon
DESCRIPTION:The Portuguese Army Symphonic Band\, under the musical direction of Maestro Lieutenant Renato Tomás performs Jenni Brandon’s  Double Concerto for oboe and bassoon. The performance is on December 21\, 2023\, at 9:00 PM at the Centro Cultural Caldas das Rainha\, Portugal. The soloists are Salvador Parola\, oboe and Luís Correia\, bassoon. The Army Sergeants School promotes the Army Symphonic Band (BSE) concert. \nThe program includes festive works alluding to the Christmas season\, works from the great repertoire since the XVI century. From the nineteenth century to the present day and in a national premiere\, the double concerto for Oboe and Bassoon\, with as soloists\, Sergeant-Adjutant Salvador Parola and Sergeant-Adjutant Luís Correia by the American composer\, Jenni Brandon. The program is: \nTHE PORTUGUESE ARMY SYMPHONIC BAND  \nCHRISTMAS CONCERT \nCALDAS DA RAINHA CULTURAL CENTER \nDecember 21\, 2023 \n9:30 pm \nConcert Program \nA Christmas Overture.………………………………………………………………………….Nigel Hess \nDouble Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon.……………………….Jenni Brandon \nSoloists: \nSAj Salvador Parola\, oboe \nSAj Luís Correia\, bassoon \nInterval \nFanfare for Christmas Festival………………………………………………….John Wasson \nThe Nutcracker Fantasy………………………………………Tchaikovsky arr. Yo Goto \nA Christmas Festival……………………………………………………………………Leroy Anderson \nEncore \nPatron March of the Army………………………………………………………J. Luís Gomes \nDirection: LIEUTENANT CBMUS Renato Tomás \n  \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-portuguese-army-symphonic-band-performs-jenni-brandons-double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural Caldas das Rainha\, Caldas da Rainha\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
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SUMMARY:The Tailleferre Ensemble Performs Compositions by Jenni Brandon\, Germaine Tailleferre\, Errollyn Wallen\, Alyssa Morris\, Juliana Hall\, and Rhian Samuel At St. John’s Church Notting Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Tailleferre Ensemble performs works by Jenni Brandon\, Germaine Tailleferre\, Errollyn Wallen\, Alyssa Morris\, Juliana Hall\, and Rhian Samuel at St. John’s Church Notting Hill\, Lansdowne Crescent\, London\, W11 2NN. The program is on December 8\, 2023\, at 7:30 PM. The Tailleferre Ensemble are Musicians in Residence at St. John’s Church\, Notting Hill. \nThis is a Christmas fundraising concert in aid of the charity Refuge\, who works to support women and children experiencing domestic violence https://refuge.org.uk.  Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets are £25\, £15 concessions\, with all profits going to the Refuge. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-tailleferre-ensemble-performs-compositions-by-jenni-brandon-germaine-tailleferre-errollyn-wallen-alyssa-morris-juliana-hall-and-rhian-samuel-at-st-johns-church-notting-hill/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Lansdowne Crescent\, Notting Hill\, London\, W11 2NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
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SUMMARY:The Orion Concerto performance at Colorado State University
DESCRIPTION:The Orion Concerto: Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony (8:15 version) \nThe Colorado State University Symphonic Band performs Jenni’s The Orion Concerto on December 7\, 2023 at 7:30 pm(MDT) during the CSU Honor Band Festival. \nConducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with soloists Pablo Dos Santos Hernandez\, oboe and Dr. Cayla Bellamy\, bassoon. \nLivestream Tickets available here \nAbout the work\nThis piece tells the story of our Galaxy\, of the great unknown and what lies beyond\, and where we belong within this vastness of space.  The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe\, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy and the Milky Way.  Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey.  We then travel to the place where stars are born in “The Orion Nebula\,” quoting Carl Sagen from his book Cosmos that\, “we are made of star-stuff.”  Finally\, we begin to leave the orion nebula to continue our journey again through the spiral galaxy\, exploring the vastness of space as thematic material returns to carry us on this ever-continuing journey of exploration. \nOriginally premiered as Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony\, the Orion Concerto is a shortened version of this work.  It was arranged at the request of Jonathan Hinkle\, Director of Bands at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction\, Colorado for performance during the Colorado Music Educators Association conference in January 2023. The original version Double Concerto was written for Scott Pool – bassoon\, and it was an honor to have him and Rogene Russell on oboe premiere it at the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013.  The European premiere of this work was given by the Banda Simfònica Municipal de Madrid under the direction of Rafael Sanz–Espert with Víctor M. Ánchel\, oboe and Enrique Abargues\, bassoon. \nThis work is in one movement with several sections: \nThe Spiral Galaxy\nTravelling through the Milky Way\nSupermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nThe Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy \nDuration approximately 8:15 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-orion-concerto-performance-at-colorado-state/
LOCATION:Griffi Concert Hall\, University Center for the Arts\, 1400 Remington Street\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20231104T000358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T000358Z
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SUMMARY:Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Band performs Jenni Brandon's Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony
DESCRIPTION:The Orion Concerto: Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony (8:15 version) \nThe  Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Band performs Jenni Brandon’s The Orion Concerto on December 5\, 2023 at 7:30 pm(MDT). \nRuth H. Barrus Concert Hall \nDr. Davied Faires – Conductor\nElizabeth Nelson – Oboe\nElizabeth Crawford – Bassoon \nLivestream: Watch Live (byui.edu) \nAbout the work\nThis piece tells the story of our Galaxy\, of the great unknown and what lies beyond\, and where we belong within this vastness of space.  The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe\, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy and the Milky Way.  Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey.  We then travel to the place where stars are born in “The Orion Nebula\,” quoting Carl Sagen from his book Cosmos that\, “we are made of star-stuff.”  Finally\, we begin to leave the orion nebula to continue our journey again through the spiral galaxy\, exploring the vastness of space as thematic material returns to carry us on this ever-continuing journey of exploration. \nOriginally premiered as Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony\, the Orion Concerto is a shortened version of this work.  It was arranged at the request of Jonathan Hinkle\, Director of Bands at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction\, Colorado for performance during the Colorado Music Educators Association conference in January 2023. The original version Double Concerto was written for Scott Pool – bassoon\, and it was an honor to have him and Rogene Russell on oboe premiere it at the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013.  The European premiere of this work was given by the Banda Simfònica Municipal de Madrid under the direction of Rafael Sanz–Espert with Víctor M. Ánchel\, oboe and Enrique Abargues\, bassoon. \nThis work is in one movement with several sections: \nThe Spiral Galaxy\nTravelling through the Milky Way\nSupermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nThe Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy \nDuration approximately 8:15 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/brigham-young-university-idaho-symphony-band-jenni-brandon-double-concerto/
LOCATION:brigham young university – Idaho\, 525 S Center St\, Rexburd\, ID\, 86460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020415
CREATED:20231104T002746Z
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SUMMARY:"The Sky Between Us" performed at University of Memphis
DESCRIPTION:The Sky Between Us for Soprano Saxophone\, Alto Saxophone\, and Piano is performed on Jason Oates'(soprano saxophone) recital at the University of Memphis in Tennessee. He’ll be joined by Allen Rippe on Alto Saxophone and Maeve Brophy on piano. He’ll also perform Two Piece for Saxophone by Alan Hovhaness and Sonata in C# by Fernande Decruck. \nDecember 1st\, 2023\n5:30 pm Central\nHarris Hall\nUniversity of Memphis – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music \n  \nAbout The Sky Between Us \nThe inspiration for The Sky Between Us for Soprano Saxophone\, Alto Saxophone\, and Piano by comes from a poem titled “Under This Sky” by Zia Hyder\, translated by Bhabani Sengupta with Naomi Shihab Nye. The poem begins with the line: \nThere’s an enormous comfort knowing\nwe all live under this same sky. \nThe spirit of this poem speaks to the connections that link us together\, from sharing the same sun and moon to embracing the idea of collaboration and togetherness\, no matter where we live in the world or what we do. \nThis work explores what it means to be under the same sky and connect in new ways.  Using the colors of the saxophones and the piano\, I wanted to create a soundscape that interweaves the ideas of togetherness through beautiful melodic lines\, rhythmic gestures\, and fluid motion.  A journey of movement and hope\, this work celebrates the collaboration between the three voices as equal partners in creating a wide-open space of possibility. \nThe work is in one movement with three distinct sections inspired by the story in the poem: \nSun and Moon\nSweets and Snow\nLife and Love \nThe piece begins and ends with the Saxophones echoing back and forth to each other\, using the technique of playing into the open strings of the piano. I wanted to create this sense of openness\, of vastness and distance that eventually grows closer together\, symbolizing that although there is sky between us\, we are still connected. \nThis work was commissioned by the Covert Ensemble (Dave Camwell and Kateřina Pavlíková – www.covertensemble.com) and it was their vision and enthusiasm that brought us all together under the same sky to collaborate on this work. I want to thank them as well as the additional Consortium Members from around the world who are a part of the creation of this work. \nWe truly are living under the same sky\, and there’s a joy in knowing we can come together through music.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sky-between-us-university-of-memphis-december-2023/
LOCATION:Harris Concert Hall\, University of Memphis\, 3775 Central Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38111\, United States
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