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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Music Performed at Woodwind Fest 2020 by Carrie RavenStem
DESCRIPTION:Carrie RavenStem performs three of Jenni Brandon’s compositions at the online Woodwind Fest 2020.  Carrie’s online performance is on Sunday\, October 18\, 2020\, at 2pm EST. Woodwind Fest 2020\, October 14 – 18\, 2020\, is the world’s first online music trade show (https://econvention.org/woodwindfest/concert-hall/). The physical location of Woodwind Fest 2020 is 670 Bergen Blvd. Ridgefield\, NJ 07657\, +1 201 488 7770. \nCarrie’s recital program is: \nStardust for Solo Eb Clarinet  \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette \nCumulonimbus: The King of Clouds for clarinet and piano \nTotal Duration: 33 minutes \nKara Huber is the piano accompanist. \nStardust for Solo Eb 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\, I learned 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 \nStardust for solo E-flat clarinet now appears on the CD INSTANT WINNERS – Albany Records\, recorded by Elizabeth Crawford \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette — tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \nI Les Oiseaux \nII Le Poisson \nIII Le Papillon \nIV Le Lièvre et La Tortue \nV L’Etoile \nVI Dansez! \nVII. Le Serpent \nThis work appears on Jenni’s CD SONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO \nCumulonimbus: The King of Clouds for clarinet and piano — The inspiration for this piece comes from a wonderful book titled The Cloudspotter’s Guide: The Science\, History\, and Culture of Clouds by Gavin Pretor-Pinney. In this book he describes all types of clouds\, from the Stratus all the way up to the Cirrocumulus cloud. I particularly loved his chapter on the Cumulonimbus cloud and the description of the destruction and havoc that this cloud can make. I thought it would be exciting to write a work that represented this cloud and its fury. \nThe piece begins ominously as a storm approaches and then moves into crashing clusters and the fast fury that a storm like this can bring. The clarinet leaps like hail and lightning\, and the piano boldly grows bigger as the storm rages. I try to tell the story of this cloud much in the way that the book describes the cloud\, including that “…it can lead to untold loss of life and damage to property. It has also been known to frighten little children with its thunder.” \nI had the pleasure to write this work for Marianne Breneman and Philip Amalong of Conundrum\, a Cincinnati-based new music ensemble. They premiered the work in Los Angeles on November 12\, 2011 at Occidental College during a Synchromy concert.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-music-performed-at-woodwind-fest-2020-by-carrie-ravenstem/
LOCATION:Woodwind Fest 2020\, On Line from 670 Bergen Blvd\, Ridgefield\, NJ\, 07657\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Music Weekend for All Composers and Performers
DESCRIPTION:Hey musician friends! Next week\, October 10-11 2020\, as part of the Online Composition Festival: Writing for the Marimba I’m teaching along with Heartland Marimba Quartet\, we’re offering a business music weekend for composers and performers! \nWe’ll be talking about the business of music\, collaboration\, commissions\, running ensembles and publishing companies among other topics. This weekend is open to anyone who is interested in getting new ideas for being a successful musician in good and pandemic times! Check out the link below to register\, and I hope to see you next weekend! \nBusiness Music Weekend for Composers and Performers
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/business-music-weekend-for-all-composers-and-performers/
LOCATION:Heartland Marimba Quartet Online
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SUMMARY:Selections From “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” by Jenni Brandon Performed At Kutztown University’s Music Monday by Aileen Razey
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Aileen Razey\, a Kutztown University (KU) faculty member\, performed the selections “Les Oiseaux (The Birds)” and “Le Papillon (The Butterfly).” from “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette\,” by Jenni Brandon\, on Monday Sept. 28\, 2020 at KU. The Music Department and KU’s Audio Engineering class produced this live performance\, in Schaeffer Auditorium. It was KU’s first official “Music Monday.” \nThe rest of the concert featured: \n“Spring” from Beethoven’s “Sonata in F Major\, op. 24”— KU Students Maria Asteriadou\, piano and Kurt Nikkanen\, violin & the KU faculty \n“Variations on Japanese Children’s Songs” by Keiko Abe — KU student\, Douglas McCaskey marimba \n“Sonata in E-Flat Major BWV1031” by Bach — KU Students Jean Pierre Kikilikian\, piano with Kaiti Hershey\, flute. \n“Allegro Moderato” from Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s “Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor\, Op. 20” – Dr. Daniel Immel \nThe night ended with KU faculty member with Dr. Daniel Immel leaving listeners amazed and impressed with a resonating finale. All the students put on an impressive show\, playing with meaning and grace\, bringing the energy up even more. \nThe performance aired over and is available on YouTube. This continuing effort\, Music Monday\, is a result of COVID-19 restrictions and the negative effects it has had on the music industry.\, \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette by Jenni Brandon tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick. Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \nI. Les Oiseaux \nII. Le Poisson \nIII. Le Papillon \nRecording from Jenni’s CD “Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano”(jennibrandon.com) \nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue \nV. L’Etoile \nVI. Dansez! \nVII. Le Serpent \nThis work appears on Jenni’s CD Songs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano (Amazon Music)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/selections-from-chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinette-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-kutztown-universitys-music-monday-by-aileen-razey/
LOCATION:Kutztown University\, Schaeffer Auditorium 15229 Kutztown Rd\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon And The Heartland Marimba Quartet Present an Online Composition Festival
DESCRIPTION:Online Composition Festival: Writing for the Marimba \nAward-winning composer Jenni Brandon joins the acclaimed Heartland Marimba Quartet (Ujjal Bhattacharyya\, Christina Cheon\, Matthew Coley\, and Joe Millea)\, from September 25 to October 17\, 2020\, to offer a unique online 3-week composition  festival. Through a comprehensive plan\, and an approachable and collaborative setting with other composers\, each participant will focus on writing a new work for marimba (solo\, duo\, trio\, or quartet). \nParticipants will have their works performed and recorded by the members of the Heartland Marimba Quartet at the end of the workshop. Additionally\, as a bonus portion of this workshop\, the composers will have the opportunity to write two 30-second etudes in a style highlighting a technique unique to the marimba. Heartland Marimba will potentially publish these examples through HMPublications in a brand-new exercise book for the marimba. \nNow is an exciting time for composers to take a deep dive into learning about writing for an instrument. Solo and small ensemble repertoire is always in demand. During these unique times creating this type of repertoire becomes more important and needed\, as so many of us are finding new ways to make music. \nDedicated to advancing the classical marimba art form\, the members of the Heartland Marimba Quartet will break down the questions surrounding the mysteries of composing for the marimba. The sessions (see schedule below) will include classes on fundamentals about the instrument\, the do’s\, and don’ts of writing for the marimba\, to career topics and repertoire reviews. \nAlong with these group sessions\, there will be private composition lessons with Jenni Brandon to help guide the composers to writing an engaging new work for marimba. This workshop is the fourth in a series of writing for a specific instrument offered by Jenni Brandon during the COVID-19 shutdowns. A deep component of each one is to foster an environment that allows for the composers to explore and to learn in a supportive and collaborative way. \nFeatures of the festival \n\n3 Weeks in September & October\nPublic Forum October 17\nFinal Concert November 14\n6 days of group instruction\n3 days of read-throughs\n2 published 30-second etudes\nA new work premiered and recorded by members of the Heartland Marimba Quartet\nprivate lessons\nin-depth class sessions on the business of music\n\nThe festival is open to all composers and performers who have previous experience writing music and are interested in furthering their skills with marimba composition. \nWeekend classes [Sept. 25-27\, Oct. 2-4\, & Oct. 9-11] – Saturdays and Sundays include morning and afternoon sessions. \nWeekdays [Sept. 28-Oct. 16] – private composition lessons\, write 30-second etudes and new work for Heartland Marimba\, check-in with instructors \nPublic Forum on Collaboration – Saturday\, October 17\, 5pm central \nFinal concert – Saturday\, November 14\, 7pm central \nAll sessions take place on Zoom or Facebook Live \nFor more information go to Online Composition Festival for Marimba\, September through October 2020; http://heartlandmarimba.com/composition-festival-2020 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandon-and-the-heartland-marimba-quartet-present-an-online-composition-festival/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Cayla Bellamy
DESCRIPTION:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Cayla Bellamy on Thursday\, September 24\, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT. The performance is livestream recital hosted by the Colorado State University Center for the Arts\, Colorado State Bassoon Studio. \nThe sound of the bassoon is historically recognized as that of the ancient\, the foolish\, and often the tragic. With a new wave of music for this unique instrument\, composers of diverse backgrounds are celebrating its possibilities as a painter of the contemplative\, lush\, resilient\, and metallic. Join Cayla Bellamy\, CSU’s newest addition to the woodwind faculty\, as she explores a fresh collection of works for the bassoon\, all written and introduced by living American composers. \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. \n“Colored Stones” was 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. \nProgram \n“Colored Stones” (Jenni Brandon) \n\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\nDEEP (Alex Shapiro) \nDark Matter (Marc Mellits) \nRed Maple (Joan Tower) \nwith the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra \nJason Weinberger\, conductor
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-cayla-bellamy/
LOCATION:Colorado State University Center for the Arts\, Colorado State Bassoon Studio\, 1400 Remington St 80524\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80524\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Love Songs”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Featured at Perceptual Mishmash: A Benefit Concert from unSUNg
DESCRIPTION:unSUNg returns after a two-year hiatus\, with a signature “mixed bag” concert of vocal chamber music.  The concert\, Perceptual Mishmash\, features “Love Songs”\, a song cycle by Jenni Brandon. This is an online You Tube https://youtu.be/_gSbS-MsKZs concert Sunday\, August 30\, 2020 at 4 PM – 5 PM. The video will be released on YouTube on August 30th and will be available there afterward. \nThe concert title\, “Perceptual Mishmash”\, reflects the gut-level recognition of our Artistic Director\, Ariel Pisturino\, as she compiled the works for this event. While this unusual collection of works may seem widely varied and disparate\, there are common themes of love\, life cycle and connectedness that wind their way through each set. \nWhenever you watch the concert\, please consider donating to the Water Warriors United campaign outlined here: https://www.collectivemedicine.net/water-warriors-united The concert benefits the charity\, Water Warriors United\, that is hauling water to the severely underserved communities of the Navajo Nation. \nIn “Love Songs for Soprano and Oboe”\, I have chosen a 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. \nLindabeth Binkley‘s new CD FROM EARTH AND SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON has been released! “Love Songs” is one of the performances on this CD. This has been an amazing collaboration to have Lindabeth record my music for her new CD on the Blue Griffin Recording label. I am so very proud of her and this CD that includes several world premiere recordings AND a brand-new work “Wood Song” for solo oboe written for her! She is joined by other amazing musicians to bring my music to life on this new CD. Please check out “Wood Song” below and then you can find this CD on Amazon\, iTunes\, Spotify\, Google Play\, etc.) \nWood Song for Solo Oboe — Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Wood Song for Solo Oboe
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/love-songs-by-jenni-brandon-featured-at-perceptual-mishmash-a-benefit-concert-from-unsung/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:"Love Songs" by Jenni Brandon Featured at Perceptual Mishmash\, An unSUNg YouTube Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:unSUNg returns after a two-year hiatus\, with a signature “mixed bag” concert of vocal chamber music.  The concert\, features “Love Songs”\, a song cycle by Jenni Brandon. This is an online You Tube https://youtu.be/_gSbS-MsKZs concert Sunday\, August 30\, 2020 at 4 PM – 5 PM. The video will be released on YouTube on August 30th and will be available there afterward. \nThe concert title\, “Perceptual Mishmash”\, reflects the gut-level recognition of our Artistic Director\, Ariel Pisturino\, as she compiled the works for this event. While this unusual collection of works may seem widely varied and disparate\, there are common themes of love\, life cycle and connectedness that wind their way through each set. \nWhenever you watch the concert\, please consider donating to the Water Warriors United campaign outlined here: https://www.collectivemedicine.net/water-warriors-united The concert benefits the charity\, Water Warriors United\, that is hauling water to the severely underserved communities of the Navajo Nation. \nIn “Love Songs for Soprano and Oboe”\, I have chosen a 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. \n“Love Songs” is one of the performances on  Lindabeth Binkley‘s new CD FROM EARTH AND SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON has been released! This has been an amazing collaboration to have Lindabeth record my music for her new CD on the Blue Griffin Recording label. I am so very proud of her and this CD that includes several world premiere recordings AND a brand-new work “Wood Song” for solo oboe written for her! She is joined by other amazing musicians to bring my music to life on this new CD. Please check out “Wood Song” below and then you can find this CD on Amazon\, iTunes\, Spotify\, Google Play\, etc.) \nWood Song for Solo Oboe — Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Wood Song for Solo Oboe
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/love-songs-by-jenni-brandon-featured-at-perceptual-mishmash-an-unsung-youtube-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200830T160000
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SUMMARY:LOVE SONGS for Soprano and Oboe featured on the unSUNg Youtube Concert
DESCRIPTION:Love Songs for soprano and oboe by Jenni Brandon is featured on UnSung  – A classical vocal concert series dedicated to the performance of new compositions and forgotten works.  This YouTube concert draws recorded performances of works from a wide variety of composers. \nAugust 30th\, 2020 at 4pm PDT – Visit UnSUNg website for link to event that day \nSelections from Jenni’s work Love Songs is from a performance by Jennet Ingle – oboe and Maura Janton Cock – soprano.  The collection of texts in this work tell a story of the Native American woman – a story that she might tell to her child while she rocked the child to sleep.  It is a story that is 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. \nThis event is raising money for the Navajo Nation’s Official Navajo COVID-19 Relief – Please enjoy the concert and consider donating to this worthy cause.  https://www.nndoh.org/donate.html \nA complete recording of this work is available on the CD from Lindabeth Binkley- oboist FROM EARTH & SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON recorded by Lindabeth Binkley and LaToya Lain Washington – soprano on Blue Griffin Recording. Available on Amazon\, iTunes\, and wherever else you purchase and listen to music. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/love-songs-for-soprano-and-oboe-featured-on-the-unsung-youtube-concert/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Trio Performs Jenni Brandon’s Found Objects: On The Beach
DESCRIPTION:Kalliope Reed Trio performs their end-of-summer concert on Friday\, August 28\, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9 PM EDT. This is an online event Online event http://grpm.us/HJKNpg hosted by Regent Theatre Arlington\, 7 Medford Street\, Arlington\, MA\, Phone: {781} 646-4849 \nCome hear the  newest sub-section of the Kalliope Reed Quintet\, the Kalliope Trio. This versatile combination of instruments plays a wide variety of works by Jenni Brandon (Found Objects: On The Beach); Francis Poulenc\, Mariano Mores\, and more! \nKalliope is a Boston-based seasonal chamber ensemble dedicated to supplying a wide variety of colorful music to the community. Its members are: \nAnna Bradford\, Oboe \nCéline Ferro\, Clarinet* \nWolcott Humphrey\, Bass Clarinet \nBennett Parsons\, Saxophone / Clarinet* \nNatalie Zemba\, Bassoon* \n* Trio members \nKalliope was originally the name of a Greek Goddess\, and translated the word means “beautiful sound”. The Kalliope Ensemble is dedicated to creating beautiful music with a unique touch. We began in 2015 as a colorful combination of piano\, oboe\, and bassoon\, and performed at a variety of events all over Boston. Since then have moved to a seasonal summer Reed Quintet\, and occasionally feature reed trios and duos as well. We hope you will find time to enjoy our dynamic combination of instruments. The full concert program for Friday\, August 28\, 2020 is: \n\nCapricho Espagñol op. 39 by Enric Granados\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli\nVals Caressante by Ottorino Respeghi\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli\nSonata for Horn\, Trumpet\, and Trombone Francis Poulenc\, arranged for reeds by Wolcott Humphrey\n\n\n\n\nAllegro Moderato\nAndante\nIII. Rondeau\n\n\n\n\nSuite por Trio D’Anches by Alexandre Tansman\n\n\n\n\nDialogue\nScherzino\nAria\nFinale\n\n\n\n\nFound Objects: On the Beach\, by Jenni Brandon\n\n\n\n\nTumbled Stones\nKelley Green Sea Glass (solo clarinet)\nDriftwood\nBlack feather on the sand\nWhile Sea Glass (solo saxophone)\nSeashells\n\n\n\n\nEl Firulete by Mariano Mores\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli\n\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. This is a six-movement work lasting approximately 23 minutes.  Found Objects premiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Music Publishing on the new PEN Trio Collection Series!
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-trio-performs-jenni-brandons-found-objects-on-the-beach/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre\, 7 Medford Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T210000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Found Objects: On The Beach Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Kalliope Reed Quintet performs their end-of-summer concert on Friday\, August 28\, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9 PM EDT. This is an online event Online event http://grpm.us/HJKNpg hosted by Regent Theatre Arlington\, 7 Medford Street\, Arlington\, MA\, Phone: {781} 646-4849 \nCome hear the  newest sub-section of the Kalliope Reed Quintet! This versatile combination of instruments plays a wide variety of works by Jenni Brandon (Found Objects: On The Beach); Francis Poulenc\, Mariano Mores\, and more! \nKalliope is a Boston-based seasonal chamber ensemble dedicated to supplying a wide variety of colorful music to the community. Its members are: \nAnna Bradford\, Oboe \nCéline Ferro\, Clarinet \nWolcott Humphrey\, Clarinet \nBennett Parsons\, Saxophone/Clarinet \nNatalie Zemba\, Bassoon \nKalliope was originally the name of a Greek Goddess\, and translated the word means “beautiful sound”. The Kalliope Ensemble is dedicated to creating beautiful music with a unique touch. We began in 2015 as a colorful combination of piano\, oboe\, and bassoon\, and performed at a variety of events all over Boston. Since then have moved to a seasonal summer Reed Quintet\, and occasionally feature reed trios and duos as well. We hope you will find time to enjoy our dynamic combination of instruments. The full concert program for Friday\, August 28\, 2020 is: \nCapricho Espagñol op. 39 by Enric Granados\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli \nVals Caressante by Ottorino Respeghi\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli \nSonata for Horn\, Trumpet\, and Trombone Francis Poulenc\, arranged for reeds by Wolcott Humphrey \n\nAllegro Moderato\nAndante\n\nIII. Rondeau \nSuite por Trio D’Anches by Alexandre Tansman \n\nDialogue\nScherzino\n\nIII. Aria \n\nFinale\n\nFound Objects: On the Beach\, by Jenni Brandon \n\n Tumbled Stones\nII. Kelley Green Sea Glass (solo clarinet)\nIII. Driftwood\nIV. Black feather on the sand\nV. While Sea Glass (solo saxophone)\nVI. Seashells\n\nEl Firulete by Mariano Mores\, arranged for reeds by Silvia Coricelli \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. This is a six-movement work lasting approximately 23 minutes. \nFound Objects premiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Music Publishing on the new PEN Trio Collection Series!
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-found-objects-on-the-beach-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre\, 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:kalliopereedquintet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200705T120000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Vive La Liberté Performed for The Lafayette United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Lafayette United Methodist Church online worship service on July 5\, 2020\, they paid tribute to their city’s namesake\, the Marquis de Lafayette. Sites around Lafayette\, California were recorded in June and July 2020 with videography by Rev. Robin Wells\, Pastor. and the music synchronized with the video.  Vive La Liberté for SA choir\, flute\, percussion\, piano by Jenni Brandon was originally commissioned by the 250 Lafayette Committee for a celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette in Fayetteville\, NC in 2007. \nThis work celebrates Lafayette’s dedication to freedom and liberty for all. This recording was Performed by the Cal State Fullerton Women’s Choir under the direction of Erin Colwitz in 2008. (used by permission of composer). For more information please visit www.jennibrandon.com \nThe statue of General Lafayette in Lafayette California was placed in Lafayette Plaza Park in 1991 and represents a “Spirit of cooperation\, as indicated on its memorial plaque.” Videography by Rev. Robin Wells\, Pastor of Lafayette United Methodist Church\, CA \n“Vive la Liberté” was commissioned to celebrate the life of the Marquis de Lafayette and his constant belief in liberty and freedom for all people. His involvement in this quest stretched from the American Revolution through the French Revolution and beyond. He was a remarkable individual\, and I thought a fitting way to honor him would be through composing a piece that encompassed his lifelong dedication to freedom on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and by combining texts that showed these virtues. \nThe phrase “Vive Lafayette! Vive la Liberté!” which was shouted by the people during the French Revolution as he fought for their rights also serves as a fitting way to honor him in the opening of this piece. The quote “Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.” was apparently spoken by Lafayette after the defeat of the British during the battle of Yorktown in Virginia. The final quote “America is destined to become the safe and venerable asylum of virtue\, of honesty\, of tolerance\, and of peaceful liberty” was taken from a letter the young idealist Lafayette wrote to his wife\, Adrienne\, as he sailed toward America in 1777\, ready to join the ranks of the Americans in the fight for their freedom. The final lines of the piece bring together the French phrase “Vive Lafayette! Vive la Liberté!” and “Humanity and Liberty!” to symbolize Lafayette’s universal belief in liberty. \nLafayette was a hero to the people during his lifetime\, and in honoring him through this piece I hope that we will continue to recognize his dedication to freedom and to follow in his footsteps.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-vive-la-liberte-performed-for-the-lafayette-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Lafayette United Methodist Church\, 955 Moraga Rd\, Lafayette\, CA\, 94549\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones Movement Smoky Quartz by Jenni Brandon Performed by Nicole Haywood
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Haywood presented\, in a virtual solo\, Colored Stones movement Smoky Quartz** by Jenni Brandon. Her was performance was part of the Oregon Symphony’s series Minute for Music. The symphony’s concept is simple. Take a minute out of your day and get to know the Oregon Symphony musicians. A couple of times every week\, the musicians will share video content created for you by them. The symphony playlists are available on YouTube. You may also visit the symphony on Facebook. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon by Jenni Brandon 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. The movements are: \n**Smoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli – Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-movement-smoky-quartz-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-nicole-haywood/
LOCATION:Oregon Symphony\, 921 SW Washington\, 921 SW Washington STE 200\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “The Dark Hills” Performed by The Tapestry Singers
DESCRIPTION:The Tapestry Singers perform Jenni Brandon’s “The Dark Hills” on Saturday\, June 6\, 2020\, at 7:30 PM and June 7\, 2020\, at 4:00 PM. The performances are at St. Patrick’s Church\, 380 Academy Hill Road\, Newcastle\, Maine. Tickets are purchased on-line for $15 plus a $1.00 surcharge\, students are free. \nTapestry Singers program is dedicated to the celebration of the Maine Bicentennial. The music selections are an attempt to honor as many cultures as possible and to include pieces that are both straight-ahead choral and folk arrangements. The pieces have lyrics of Maine poets H.W. Longfellow\, Edna St. Vincent Millay\, Edwin Arlington Robinson (“Dark Hills” – Jenni Brandon)\, and Philip Booth. The folk songs give nods to lumberjacks\, potato farmers\, seafarers\, and the French. There is also a Water Song sung both in Algonquin and Penobscot. The Singers also will reprise two Scottish folk songs by Mack Wilberg. \nJenni’s “The Dark Hills” for SATB choir\, oboe\, and piano is from the poetry of “The Dark Hills” by Edwin Arlington Robinson. The poem offers a beautiful picture of evening settling on the hills\, or of the quiet that comes at that moment just before dark falls completely over the land. \nThe oboe’s voice in the piece represents not only the oncoming evening in the hills\, but also the voice of the ‘old bones of warriors underground.’ As the choir sings Arlington’s wonderful poem\, the oboe weaves in and out of the texture\, creating a voice of the ages. The addition of the simple but important piano accompaniment supports the voices of the choir and the oboe as they tell of the hope for the end of all wars. \nDark hills at evening in the west\, \nWhere sunset hovers like a sound \nOf golden horns that sang to rest \nOld bones of warriors under ground\, \nFar now from all the bannered ways \nWhere flash the legions of the sun\, \nYou fade – as if the last of days \nWere fading\, and all wars were done. \nfrom The Three Taverns. New York: Macmillan 1920. \nWork is in the public domain. \nTo purchase visit Jenni’s website jennibrandon.com  The Dark Hills  https://jennibrandon.com/product/the-dark-hills-for-satb-choir-oboe-and-piano-sheet-music/
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-the-dark-hills-performed-by-the-tapestry-singers/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\,\, 380 Academy Hill Road\, New Castle\, ME\, 04553\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T200000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Goldfish Songs” Performed by Jenni Olsen at Her Virtual Flute Friday
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Goldfish Songs” performed by Jenni Olsen at her virtual Flute Friday on her Facebook page. This week’s Facebook live concert\, is at 6:00pm\, Friday\, 17\, April 2020\, featuring “Goldfish Songs” by Jenni Brandon. Jenni Brandon will be there via zoom to talk about her piece and answer any questions about “Goldfish Songs”. Donations are not required or expected\, but if you want to donate you can Venmo jenniflute. \nJenni Olsen is an active recording\, orchestral and chamber music performer in the Los Angeles area. As a recording artist\, Jenni can be heard on over 100 TV and film soundtracks including the recent films\, Star Wars: The Force Awakens\, Wreck it Ralph 2\, Smallfoot and The Greatest Showman. As a studio musician\, she has recorded with distinguished artists such as Barbra Streisand\, Kelly Clarkson\, Michael Buble\, Neil Young and Idina Menzel. As a soloist\, Jenni has recorded six solo albums\, one of which\, The Dreams of Birds\, is on the Delos label and is distributed by Naxos. This album is a collection of premiere recordings by a prestigious group of composers. \nThe program for Friday April 17\, 2020 \nSuite for Flute and Piano by Claude Bolling \nBaroque and Blue \nIrlandaise \nSonata in Eb Major by J.S. Bach \nAllegro moderato \nSiciliano \nAllegro \nAdieu to the Piano By L. van Beethoven \nGoldfish Songs by Jenni Brandon \nPearlscale \nCelestial \nRyukin \nLionhead \nSuite for Flute and Piano by Claude Bolling \nVeloce \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. \nJenni Brandon is an award-winning composer\, conductor\, and mezzo-soprano who enjoys engaging with performers and audiences\, often giving talks about the business of music and the art of collaboration.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-goldfish-songs-performed-by-jenni-olsen-at-her-virtual-flute-friday/
LOCATION:MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T200000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s "Stardust for solo E-flat clarinet" Performed by Natalie Groom
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Stardust for solo E-flat clarinet is performed by Natalie Groom at 7:00 pm ET on Monday April 6\, 2020in a virtual concert Mini Music Series #7 ft. Jenni Brandon as part of the Collington New Music Mini Series. At the concert Jenni speaks about her composition; Natalie conducts a short interview with Jenni; and participates in a Q&A. Submit your questions in advance to Natalie via Instant Message at the Collington Artists in Residence Facebook page or during the concert at the Facebook Live at the event link: Mini Music Series #7 ft. Jenni Brandon \nDr. Natalie Groom earned her D.M.A.  at the University of Maryland\, M.B.A. and M.M. at the University of Arizona\, and B.M. at Kent State University where she studied with Robert DiLutis\, Jerry Kirkbride\, Dennis Nygren\, Amitai Vardi\, Jackie Glazier\, and Joseph Minocchi. \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. Jenni 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\, 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/jenni-brandons-stardust-for-solo-e-flat-clarinet-performed-by-natalie-groom/
LOCATION:Collington Retirement Community\, 10450 Lottsford Rd\, Bowie\, MD\, 20721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T172000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Love Songs” Performed by The Amiche Duo at The International Duo Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Amiche Duo\, at The International Duo Symposium\, performs Jenni Brandon’s “Love Songs” Saturday\, March 28\, 2020\, 4:30-5:20pm at the University of Montana\, School of Music\, 32 Campus Drive\, Music Building\, Missoula\, MT 59812-7992 (406) 243-6880. This is the second biannual International Duo Symposium at University of Montana in collaboration with Chamber Music Montana. This conference will provide performance\, networking\, and educational opportunities to professional duos\, composers\, and students while offering unique concert experience to local residents. \nThe Amiche Duo features Dr. Kimberly Gratland James\, Mezzo-Soprano\, and Dr. Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh\, Oboe & English horn. The ensemble was created as an avenue to explore the combined\, rich timbres of the voice and oboe/English horn. The Amiche Duo is passionate about commissioning and promoting new music by living composers and enjoys performing arrangements of standard repertoire from the Baroque period to present. Dr. James currently serves on the faculty at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas and Dr. Cavanaugh\, Yamaha Performing Artist\, serves on the Faculty at the University of Montana. \n“Love Songs” are the texts – translations of Native American words – Jenni chose 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. It is a story that Jenni believes 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. \nLove Songs for soprano and oboe was premiered at Ball State University by Aryn Day Sweeney-oboe and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn-soprano in March 2014. \n“Love Songs” are available for purchase on Jenni’s website. \n\,
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-love-songs-performed-by-the-amiche-duo-at-the-international-duo-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Montana\, Music Recital Hall\, 975 Maurice Ave\, Missoula\, MT\, 59812\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chamber Music Montana":MAILTO:griz.music@umontana.edu
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Double Helix” Performed by Matthew Berry at Northern Arizona State University
DESCRIPTION:“Double Helix” by Jenni Brandon is performed by Matthew Berry at Northern Arizona State University\, School of Music (NAU) in a senior recital on March 28\, 2020. The performance will be live streamed. Northern Arizona State University School of Music is located at PO Box 6040\, Building 37\, Performing Arts\, 1115 S Knoles Dr\, Flagstaff\, AZ 86011-6040\, Email music@nau.edu \, Phone 928-523-3731. \nThe NAU School of Music aspires to be the best comprehensive school of music in the Southwestern U.S. with a primary and historical emphasis on undergraduate music education integrated with vibrant\, high-quality performance and academic programs in music at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The mission of the NAU School of Music is: \nTo provide an experience-based education\, balanced between performance and academics\, that leads to successful careers and lifelong involvement in music; \nTo enrich the cultural life of the surrounding community through high-quality outreach programs\, professional-caliber performances\, and other collaborative opportunities; \nTo cultivate an environment where discovery\, creativity\, and personal and professional development can flourish; and \nTo value tradition yet seek innovation. \n“Double Helix” for bassoon and piano (bassoon and piano sheet music) was commissioned in 2014 by bassoonist Christin Schillinger to premiere and perform with Jed Moss on piano. This work is inspired by the sculpture of the same name by Long Beach\, California sculptor Susan Hawkins. This sculpture (pictured on the cover of this score) depicts two separate figures dancing around each other\, weaving their stories together\, but never touching. I loved the idea of using terms that are frequently used to describe dance and began to see the curves and lines and unique topography of these sculptures as fluid and moving. The bassoon and the piano become these two dancers\, gracefully moving across a stage to tell the story of this beautiful sculpture. \nIn “Prelude: Intertwine” the figures dance around each other\, one at first (the piano)\, and then the bassoon joining in\, flowing\, and weaving in and out of each other. As they move into the “Entrechat” you can hear the fast movement of the feet as the dancer leaps from the floor\, crossing and uncrossing the feet in mid-air as represented by the repeated staccato notes throughout this section. After much joyful leaping\, the bassoon and piano take turns with solos in “Divertissement: Gentle Beauty.” Leading into the section “Soar” which begins innocuously enough\, the dancers slowly begin to climb higher and higher\, reaching a climax in this section as the bassoon dazzles with its range and the piano moves deftly from one end of the keyboard to the other. Finally in “Postlude (Epilogue)” the original intertwine theme returns\, allowing the dancers to shift and flow gently around each other\, gently shifting back into the still image of the sculpture as the sound fades away. \nIt was a joy to write this work for these talented musicians\, who premiered the work on the campus of UCLA on September 21st\, 2015. \nThe CD “Bassoon Unbounded” features Jenni’s work Double Helix for bassoon and piano. This CD was recorded by Christin Schillinger – bassoon and Jed Moss – piano.\nLabel: MSR Classics \n. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-double-helix-performed-by-matthew-berry-at-northern-arizona-state-university/
LOCATION:Northern Arizona State University\, Building 37\, Performing Arts\, 1115 S Knoles Dr\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86011-6040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Found Objects: On the Beach” Performed by the CHAI Collaborative Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The CHAI Collaborative Ensemble performs “Found Objects: On the Beach” by Jenni Brandon on Tuesday\, March 17\, 2020\, 12:15 PM CDT at the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St\, Chicago\, Illinois 60602\, (312) 744-6630. Found Objects: On the Beach is performed by Andrew Marlin\, bassoon\, Laura Perkett\, oboe\, and Daniel Williams\, clarinet. \nThis month\, New Music Chicago presents the CHAI Collaborative Ensemble (CCE). The ensemble is now in its fifth season\, and each concert is anchored by a history\, whether it be musical or poetic. The CCE’s debut performance at the Chicago Cultural Center is centered on Jenni Brandon Music’s haunting “Found Objects: On the Beach” (2014. \nFound Objects: On the Beach for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon tells of finding objects on the beach – from tumbled stones to sea glass; from driftwood to black feathers on the sand and the seashells that populate the beach as far as the eye can see. A six-movement work approximately 23 minutes. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Varner Music Publishing on the new PEN Trio Collection Series!
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-found-objects-on-the-beach-performed-by-the-chai-collaborative-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CHAI Collaborative Ensemble":MAILTO:https://www.chaicollaborative.org/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
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SUMMARY:The United States Coast Guard Band Performs Jenni Brandon’s Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony
DESCRIPTION:The United States Coast Guard Band\, under the direction of Assistant Director CWO Jeffrey Spenner\, performs Jenni Brandon’s “Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony” on Sunday\, March 15\, 2020 2:00 PM. The performance is titled Fresh Voices and the location is Leamy Concert Hall\, U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, 15 Mohegan Ave.\, New London\, CT 06320. Soloists for the Fresh Voices Concert are Briana Tarby\, oboe and Brooke Allen\, bassoon. \nThe United States Coast Guard Band is the premier band representing the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. The 55-member ensemble has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the nation\, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Lincoln Center\, and Carnegie Hall. The Band also has a rich history of performing internationally. Based at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London\, Connecticut\, the Coast Guard Band frequently appears in Washington\, DC\, at presidential and cabinet level functions on formal and informal occasions. \nA number of notable vocal artists have appeared with the Coast Guard Band\, including Placido Domingo\, Marilyn Horne\, B.B. King\, Elizabeth Futral\, Andy Williams\, Roberta Flack\, Lee Greenwood\, Lorrie Morgan\, Shirley Jones\, and the Boys Choir of Harlem. \nThe United States Coast Guard Band was organized in March 1925 with the assistance of Lt. Charles Benter\, leader of the United States Navy Band; Dr. Walter Damrosch\, conductor of the New York Philharmonic; and “American March King” John Philip Sousa\, former director of the United States Marine Band. \nJenni Brandon’s “Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony“ 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\, the Milky Way\, and onto our own arm in the galaxy\, the Orion Spur\, where we dance the waltz of the Blue Planet. Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey. The bassoon\, then joined by the solo oboe\, begins to tell us a story of Dark Matter\, “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe.” 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. \nIt was an honor to write this work for Scott Pool and to have him premiere it with Rogene Russell on oboe and the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013. It is a thrill to have the European premiere of this work 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 and is approximately 18 minutes. \n\nThe Spiral Galaxy\nII. Travelling through the Milky Way\nIII.  The Orion Spur: The Blue Planet Waltz\nIV. Supermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nV. Dark Matter: “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe\nVI. The Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy\n\nJenni Brandon’s Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s web site at https://jennibrandon.com/ \nVersion for Oboe\, Bassoon\, piano\, and optional percussion also available \n\,
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-united-states-coast-guard-band-performs-jenni-brandons-double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon-with-wind-symphony/
LOCATION:Leamy Concert Hall\, U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, 15 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Found Objects on the Beach” Performed by Onomatopoeia
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Found Objects On the Beach” (arr. Cassie Lear/Soren Hamm) performed by the Onomatopoeia Trio; Cassie Lear (flutes)\, Soren Hamm (saxophones)\, and Rebecca Olason (horn). The Onomatopoeia Trio performs “Found Objects on the Beach” in their Ides Away concert on March 15\, 2020 at 2:00 PM. The performance venue is the Music Center of the Northwest 901 N 96th Street\, Seattle\, WA 98103\, Contact 206-526-8443; office@musiccenternw.org \nFaced with a menagerie of seldom-paired instruments and no repertoire whatsoever\, these three award-winning soloists and longtime friends came together anyways to create a new kind of chamber ensemble. The result is a versatile\, 21st century sound that makes everything – from classical to folk to contemporary music – sound fresh and new. \n“Found Objects: On the Beach” for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon tells of finding objects on the beach – from tumbled stones to sea glass; from driftwood to black feathers on the sand and the seashells that populate the beach as far as the eye can see. A six-movement work approximately 23 minutes. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo-Varner Music Publishing on the new PEN Trio Collection Series!
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-found-objects-on-the-beach-performed-by-onomatopoeia/
LOCATION:Music Center of the North West\, 901 N 96th Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T013458Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Multitudinous Stars”\, “Spring Waters” and “Sequoia Trio” Performances at The Women in Music Conference.
DESCRIPTION:     \nJenni Brandon’s “Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters” and“Sequoia Trio” performances are scheduled at The Women In Music Conference\, Ball State University\, .2000 W. University Ave. Muncie\, IN 47306. The conference takes place March 12 -14\, 2020. The Whistling Hens\, on March 14\, 2020 in Sursa Hall at 1:30-3:00 PM perform “Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters.” The Limit Less Collective” performs the “Sequoia Trio” on March 14\, 2020 at 7:30 PM in Sursa Hall. \nWhistling Hens was founded by Jennifer Piazza-Pick (soprano) and Natalie Groom (clarinet) with a vision to celebrate and advance the artistic accomplishments of women through an ensemble performing all female-composed music. \nLIMITLESS Collective is an artistic collective of female musicians aimed at revolutionizing the dynamic between audience\, performer\, and creator. By investing in the diversity and inclusiveness of our audience\, we invest music as a means of empowering a viable community. Limitless Collective Members are: \n\nLindabeth Binkley\, Oboe\nJenni Brandon\, Composer\, during the conference will give a talk to composers present at a date and time to be announced.\nElizabeth Crawford\, Bass Clarinet/Clarinet\nMaryBeth Minnis\, Bassoon\nNicki Roman\, Saxophone\nChristin Schillinger\, Bassoon\nJana Starling\, Clarinet\n\n”Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for soprano and oboe” (arr. for clarinet by Natalie Groom) 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. Poetry edited and translated by Kenneth Rexroth and Ling Chung. \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. \n”Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for soprano and oboe and The Sequoia Trio are available for purchase on Jenni’s website https://jennibrandon.com \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-multitudinous-stars-spring-waters-and-sequoia-trio-performances-at-the-women-in-music-conference/
LOCATION:Ball State University\, 2000 W. University Ave.\, Muncie\, IN\, 47306\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
CREATED:20200306T011212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T011212Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Works Performed at The Music by Women Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s works ‘Three Desert Fables for solo oboe “ and “Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters” performed at The Music by Women Festival\,  Mississippi University for Women (co-ed since 1982)\, March 5-7\, 2020. The university is located at 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS 39701. The festival will include papers\, presentations\, lecture-recitals\, and performances all regarding music composed\, taught and performed by women. The festival will feature concerts of new and historic music written by women composers historically as well as in the present day. The performances schedule is: \nThree Desert Fables for solo oboe — Kossen Auditorium\, 2:30 PM\, Thursday\, 5 March 2020 by Dr. Kristin Leitterman\, oboe (Arkansas State University) \nMultitudinous Stars and Spring Waters — Kossen Auditorium\, 2:30 PM\, Saturday\, March 7\, 2020 by Dr. Amy Yeung\, soprano (University of Tennessee at Martin)\, Dr. Douglas Owens\, oboe (University of Tennessee at Martin) \nJenni Brandon’s  “Three 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 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. \n“Three Desert Fables for solo oboe is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s website. \n“Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\,” by Jenni Brandon represents a collection of women poets from a vast period of Chinese history. The 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: \no Spring Song \no Thinking of Someone \no Married Love \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 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. \nFull texts of the poems are available on Jenni Brandon’s website. “Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\,” \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. \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 Mississippi University for WomenNew 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. \n“Multitudinous Stars and Spring Waters\,” is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s website
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-works-performed-at-the-music-by-women-festival/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
CREATED:20200227T174704Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s We Are Home for SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano\, Performed by Vox Femina and The Los Robles Master Chorale
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “We Are Home” for SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano”\, performed by Vox Femina and The Los Robles Master Chorale Sunday\, March 1\, 2020\, 4:00pm\, at the Ascension Lutheran Church located at 1600 East Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks\, CA 91362. (825) 526-7464. Los Robles Master Chorale Lesley Leighton\, Artistic Director presents Women Speak A very special performance by women soloists\, instrumentalists\, and guest chorale VOX Femina\, Los Angeles\, Artistic Director\, Iris Levine\, and the Los Robles Master Chorale. \nTicket prices range from $15 to $30. Use this link to purchase on-line. On-line ticket sales end at 2 p.m. on March 1st. Buy your tickets now\, or for $5 more at the door. \nVox Femina Los Angeles commissioned “We Are Home” (SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music) under the direction of Dr. Iris Levine. Iris approached me to write this piece to fit onto their themed concert “Half the Sky: Hear Our Voices\,” and in particular to fit the section of the concert that spoke of “Home.” Because this would be a very personal piece for Vox\, I asked Iris to have the women write me stories\, poems\, haikus\, and anything else that helped them describe what “home” meant to them in singing with Vox. What I got was an incredible collection of texts\, written from the heart\, about their experiences and the joy that came from being a part of this singing community. I began to take phrases\, words\, and ideas from these texts and draw them together to create the text that is used in this piece. Although I wrote the final text\, it is a compilation of the voices of these women. More universally\, however\, I believe that this piece reflects what it means to be a part of a community – to share something important and to come “home.” \nThe premiere of this work took place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2014 at Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles\, California.  It was an honor to write this piece for Iris and the women of Vox. \n“We Are Home” (SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music) is available for purchase on Jenni’s website https://jennibrandon.com/
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-we-are-home-for-ssaa-choir-percussion-piano-performed-by-vox-femina-and-the-los-robles-master-chorale/
LOCATION:Ascension Lutheran Church\, 1600 East Hillcrest Drive\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
CREATED:20200123T223317Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Ahead of All Parting” Performed by The Brierwood Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Brierwood Ensemble Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Ahead of All Parting” for mezzo-soprano\, bassoon\, and harp (Regional Premiere) at Ronald Sachs Violins (map)\, 616-B Castle Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401\, on March 1\, 2020\, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  The features special guest artist Cera Finney\, mezzo-soprano; Helena Kopchick Spencer\, bassoon; and Christina Brier\, harp. Members of the Brierwood Ensemble are also educators at the Brooklyn Arts Music Academy. \nThe Brierwood Ensemble is a group of Wilmington\, North Carolina musicians who enjoy sharing their love of music through stories\, history\, and engaging programming for all. The ensemble was co-founded in 2016 by four northern transplants – violinist Linda Estep\, violist/violinist Clark Spencer\, bassoonist Helena Kopchick Spencer\, and harpist Christina Brier. \nThe Brierwood Ensemble actively promotes new music by American composers. And as part of the commissioning consortium for Jenni Brandon’s “Ahead of All Parting” for mezzo-soprano\, bassoon\, and harp\, Brierwood Ensemble members will perform the work’s Carolina regional premiere on March 1\, 2020. The Brierwood Ensemble performs in a variety of venues throughout Wilmington and beyond. \nJenni Brandon (b. 1977) is an award-winning composer\,  conductor\, and mezzo-soprano who enjoys engaging with performers and audiences\, travelling around the country giving talks about the business of music and the art of collaboration. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Sorel Medallion\, the American Prize for Choral Composition\, the Women Composers Festival of Hartford International Composition Competition\, and the Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition. \nUpcoming commissions and performances include a bassoon concerto for bassoonist Christin Schillinger and the Akropolis Quintet\, a work for mezzo-soprano\, bassoon\, and harp for bassoonist Darrel Hale\, and a solo oboe work for Lindabeth Binkley to record on a new CD featuring Jenni’s chamber music. \nRecordings of her works appear on 16 CDs on the Delos\, Albany\, Centaur\, MSR Classics\, Blue Griffin\, Siegfried’s Call\, and Longhorn labels.  Her works are published and distributed by Boosey & Hawkes\, Santa Barbara Music Publishing\, Graphite Publishing\, TrevCo Music Publishing\, Imagine Music\, J.W. Pepper\, and Jenni Brandon Music.  Visit www.jennibrandon.com.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-ahead-of-all-parting-performed-by-the-brierwood-ensemble/
LOCATION:•	Ronald Sachs Violins\, 616-B Castle Street\, Wilmington\, North Carolina\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
CREATED:20200227T004550Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s "Colored Stones" for Solo Bassoon Performed by Laura Bennett Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Colored Stones” for solo bassoon performed by Dr. Laura Bennett Cameron\, in a faculty recital\, 7:30 pm\, February 27\, 2020 at The University of Texas at Arlington – Department of Music. The recital is in the Irons Recital Hall\, Fine Arts Building\, 700 Greek Row Drive\, Arlington\, Texas. She is accompanied by pianist Gabriel Sanchez. \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. \nJenni said “It 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.” \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-colored-stones-for-solo-bassoon-performed-by-laura-bennett-cameron/
LOCATION:University of Texas – Arlington\, Box 19105 | 101 Fine Arts Bldg. 700 West Greek Row\,\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192102
CREATED:20200213T014812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T014812Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Dreams of Birds” Performed by Troy Paolantonio At The Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “The Dreams of Birds” is performed by Troy Paolantonio at the American Women in Flight recital. The recital is on Saturday February 15th at 11:00 – 11:50 AM in Potomac I room at The 2020 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention. The convention is held at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA 20171. \nJenni’s “The Dreams of Birds” for alto flute and piano explores the world of what birds might dream. Would they dream of running\, of flying to the sun? Would they dream of being human? I wanted to explore the possibility of bird dreams while continuing to be evocative of a bird with bird-like songs in the alto flute. The little turns and grace notes as well as the flutter tongue played by the alto flute offer the listener the voice of the bird. The piano\, both supportive and\, at times\, grand\, helps give flight to these dreams of birds.  It was an honor to write this piece for Jenni Olson to premiere and record. \nThe Dreams of Birds for alto flute and piano (alto flute and piano sheet music) is performed by Jenni Olson-alto flute and Bryan Pezzone – piano on Jenni Olson’s new CD “The Dreams of Birds” featuring the works of living composers. \nAvailable on Amazon\, iTunes\, and other CD distributors \nLabel: Delos\, distributed by Naxos
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-dreams-of-birds-performed-by-troy-paolantonio-at-the-mid-atlantic-flute-convention/
LOCATION:Hilton Washington Dulles Airport\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon Performed by Morehead State University Symphonic Winds
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony is performed on February 14\, 2020 at 7:30pm on the Morehead State University campus by the University Symphonic Winds. Soloists are Dr. David Oyen\, bassoon and Dr. Thomas Pappas\, oboe both are members of Morehead State University’s music faculty. The performance is part of the University’s 61st Annual High School Concert Band Clinic. Morehead State University is located at150 University Blvd\, Morehead\, KY 40351 1-(800) 585-6781 \nMorehead State University’s Annual Band Clinic will be held February 13-15\, 2020. The clinic features three or four honor bands made up of students in grades 9-12 from the Central and Eastern United States. The event also features rehearsals and concerts for clinic participants under internationally recognized guest conductors\, performances by Morehead State University ensembles\, and master classes for clinic participants by Morehead State University Music Faculty. All students grades 9-12 are eligible upon the recommendation of their high school band director. \nJenni’s  Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony 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\, the Milky Way\, and onto our own arm in the galaxy\, the Orion Spur\, where we dance the waltz of the Blue Planet. Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey. The bassoon\, then joined by the solo oboe\, begins to tell us a story of Dark Matter\, “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe.” 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. \nIt was an honor to write this work for Scott Pool and to have him premiere it with Rogene Russell on oboe and the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013. It is a thrill to have the European premiere of this work 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 and is approximately 18 minutes. \n\nThe Spiral Galaxy\nII. Travelling through the Milky Way\nIII.  The Orion Spur: The Blue Planet Waltz\nIV. Supermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nV. Dark Matter: “…an elementary particle that pervades the universe\nVI. The Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy\n\nDouble Concerto for Oboe Bassoon Wind Symphony sheet music is available for purchase \nVersion for Oboe\, Bassoon\, piano\, and optional percussion is also available for purchase
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon-performed-by-morehead-state-university-symphonic-winds/
LOCATION:Morehead State University\, 150 University Blvd\, Morehead\, KY\, 40351\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Three Desert Fables” Performed at Manhattanville College
DESCRIPTION:“Three Desert Fables” by Jenni Brandon is presented at Manhattanville College by Dr. Kristin Leitterman\, oboe and Emily Trapp Jenkins\, collaborative pianist in a concert\, themed “American Voyages.” The concert is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 14\, 2020 in the Performing Arts Building\, Pius X Hall / Free Admission. Manhattanville College is at 2900 Purchase Street\, Purchase\, NY 10577\,+1.914.694.2200. \n“Three 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 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. \n“Three Desert Fables” is available on Jenni’s web site at https://jennibrandon.com/product/three-desert-fables-for-solo-oboe-score/
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-three-desert-fables-performed-at-manhattanville-college/
LOCATION:Manhattanville College\, 2900 Purchase Street\, Purchase\, NY\, 10577\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s “Tide Pools” Performed by Lavender Bass at the Laguna Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Tide Pools” for Bassoon and Cello” performed by Lavender Bass; Christin Phelps Webb\, bassoon; and Jeness Johnson\, cello at the Laguna Art Museum on Thursday\, February 13\, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The venue is at 307 Cliff Drive\, Laguna Beach\, CA 92651\, (949) 494-8971. Live! at the Museum is presented in partnership with Laguna Beach Live! \nChristin Phelps Webb is a freelance chamber and orchestral musician based in Los Angeles and has been a member of several popular ensembles including Orion Winds\, Ceora Winds\, and the New Chamber Ensemble. She maintains a private teaching studio\, conducts clinics and masterclasses\, and will soon publish several of her chamber music arrangements. She holds degrees in music performance from Indiana University and the Peabody Conservatory\, and has also studied at the University of Southern California. \nJeness Johnson is a Los Angeles based a soloist and recording artist\, and has performed worldwide including in concert halls including Severance Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Walt Disney Concert Hall\, and Teatro Sociale in Como\, Italy. She attended the Pacific Music Festival\, Spoleto Music Festival\, National Repertory Orchestra\, Meadowmount School of Music\, and is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy and the Cleveland Institute of Music. \nJenni Brandon said “When I first started to write “Tide Pools for Bassoon and Cello” this work I thought I would tell two separate stories – one of the ocean\, its ebb and flow between high and low tide\, and then the stories of the creatures that lie in the tide pools. As I began to write\, however\, I realized that there is a strongly symbiotic relationship between these elements. The creatures\, always present\, appear and disappear under the frothy flow of the water.  We glimpse them briefly before the waters swirl and darken\, and it is finally when the ocean recedes during low tide that the treasures of these tide pools are fully\, yet briefly\, exposed. Throughout this work the ocean flows and froths\, submerges and swells\, coming and going\, and offering glimpses of the creatures that make their living in the folds and crevices of shoreline rocks. The creatures are submerged and finally hidden in a never-ending give and take of survival and beauty.” \nDescription of the sections of this one-movement work: \n\nTidal swirls: A glimpse of what lies below…\n\n\nSwirling and Frothy\nDance of the Striped Shore Crab\nLanguid and Fluid: The Sea Star\nThe Adaptable sculpin – the 7/8 represents the sculpin’s ability to adapt to an uneven existence – sometimes surviving for a period of time trapped in the tide pool under a hot sun\, sometimes moving out to sea with high tide.\nBeautiful pull of the tide: The California Mussel appears\n\n\n Low Tide: In the shallows\n\n\nPurple sea urchin\nBlack turban snail hiding in the rocks\nThe tide begins to come in\, churning and swirling\, wildly joyful\n\nThis work was commissioned by Christin Webb (bassoon) and premiered with Jeness Johnson (cello) at the Laguna Museum of Art in May 2017 – a wonderful location along the Pacific Ocean for a premiere of a work about Southern California tide pools. This work was created as part of a commissioning consortium\, and a huge thank you to Christin and these co-commissioners who helped bring this work to life through their support and performances: \nScott Pool – bassoon \nCory Barger – bassoon \nPatrick W. Price – supporter \nStephen Phelps – supporter
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-tide-pools-performed-by-lavender-bass-at-the-laguna-art-museum/
LOCATION:Laguna Art Museum\, 307 Cliff Drive\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Compostela\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Theresa Treuenfels
DESCRIPTION:Compostela\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Theresa Treuenfels on February 9\, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Zipper Hall\, Colburn School\, 200 South Grand Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012. Ms. Treuenfels performs Compostela as one of her five recital selections. This concert features works for bassoon written by living Los Angeles composers. \nMs. Treuenfels\, as a chamber musician\, is a founding member of Calico Winds. The quintet has toured throughout the United States and has participated in the Arts Presenters Alliance YPCA Seminar culminating in a concert in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. She is currently second bassoon in the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra and the Desert Symphony and acting second in the Riverside Philharmonic. Additionally\, she has performed at the Cabrillo Music Festival\, Oregon Coast Music Festival\, and Sunriver Music Festival. Ms. Treuenfels is currently adjunct faculty at Azusa Pacific University’s School of Music\, was previously on faculty at La Sierra University\, and has been on faculty at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts since 2005 \nCompostela for solo bassoon work tells the story of the pilgrimage along The Camino Francés.  It is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes through Spain that lead to Santiago de Compostela\, or the church where the bones of St. James the Apostle are said to be buried.  The title of this work has two meanings.  “Compostela” is translated by some to mean “field of a star”.  This comes from the legend of the discovery of St. James the apostle – his body was said to be revealed by a star to Theodomir\, Bishop of Ira Flavia in 813.  The Compostela is also the certificate that is given to pilgrims at the completion of their journey\, or when they reach the grand church in Santiago de Compostela which holds the remains of St. James.  To me\, the title touches on both the ethereal and the physical of this pilgrimage.  It is not so much about the destination\, but the personal journey the pilgrim takes with each step along the Camino de Santiago.  As we travel along this path\, the bassoon narrates what we may see and hear\, how we may feel\, and what we discover about ourselves as we take this personal journey. \nThis work was commissioned by Eric Van der Veer Varner\, who introduced me to the Camino de Santiago when we talked about a new work for him during IDRS 2017 at Lawrence University. His enthusiasm and knowledge about the trail inspired me to dig deeper into this pilgrimage I knew nothing about\, but now join many people around the world in being fascinated by the history and meaning of the Camino. It was an honor to write this piece for him to premiere and record.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/compostela-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-theresa-treuenfels/
LOCATION:Colburn School\, 200 South Grand Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
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