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SUMMARY:Chanson de la Nature by Jenni Brandon Performed by Timothy Bonenfant at The San Angelo Chamber Music Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nChanson de la Nature by Jenni Brandon Performed by Timothy Bonenfant at The San Angelo Chamber Music Series at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art\, 1 Love Street\, San Angelo\, TX 76903 (325) 653-3333.The performance titled Angelo State University (ASU) Faculty and Friends was on April 14\, 2024\, at 2:00 P.M. \nThe San Angelo Chamber Music Series features concerts by outstanding musicians from across Texas and the United States. They regularly draw patrons from every segment of the community with both traditional chamber musicians and more broadly based contemporary or ethnic music groups. \nProgram for April 14\, 2024 \n \nProgram notes for Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette. \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \n\nLes Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent\n\nThis work appears on Jenni’s CD SONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO \nThis work was required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category \nPerformance by Carrie RavenStem of Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette during the 2020 Woodwind Fest \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nProgram notes Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette. \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \n\nLes Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent\n\nThis work appears on Jenni’s CD SONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO \nThis work was required repertoire for the 2020-2021 International Clarinetist Corona Competition – Classical Category \nPerformance by Carrie RavenStem of Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette during the 2020 Woodwind Fest \n  \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/chanson-de-la-nature-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-timothy-bonenfant-at-the-san-angelo-chamber-music-series/
LOCATION:San Angelo Museum of Fine Art\,\, 1 Love Street\, San Angelo\, TX\, 76903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wooden Stone\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed in Concert by Across the Grain Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wooden Stone\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed in concert by Across the Grain Duo at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday April 14\, 2024.  Susan Nelson\, bassoon and Colin McCall\, percussion perform in Harper Hall\, Lawerence University\, 420 E. College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, United States\, Wisconsin\, (920) 832-6614. This was a live stream performance at https://livestream.com/lawrenceuniversity. This event was sponsored by Lawrence University – Conservatory of Music and Lawrence University Lawrence Memorial Chapel \nThe program was: \nGet It! (2011) [4’] Gene Koshinski  (b. 1980) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, percussion \n Not Yet (2019) [11’] David Bixler   (b. 1964) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n Texas Hoedown (2005) [7’] David Friedman  (b. 1944) \nColin McCall\, vibraphone \n Nocturne for bassoon and marimba (2021) [6’] Connor Chee  (b. 1987) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n\nINTERMISSION •\n\n Triple Moon (2020) [8’] Nathan Daughtrey  (b. 1975) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, marimba \n Dual Identity for solo bassoon (2005) [4’] Gernot Wolfgang  (b. 1957) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \n Wooden Stone (2020) [15’] Jenni Brandon  (b. 1977) \nSusan Nelson\, bassoon \nColin McCall\, percussion \n All of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com \nProgram notes for Wooden Stone: \nWooden Stone for Bassoon and Percussion is inspired by the poem “Wooden Stone” by Karla Linn Merrifield. This work explores petrified wood\, or the fossilized wood where the living parts of the tree are replaced by a mineralization process that turns the wood into stone. It maintains the original shape of the organic material\, now hardened\, and its transformation takes place underground once the wood has become submerged in volcanic ash or water. Using the colors of both wooden instruments and metals\, this work follows the story of a tree turned to petrified wood\, and its ancient journey of transformation.  Within the work you’ll hear the colors of wooden windchimes\, representing the trees\, the tom-toms and surdo representing the father as a rock of the old gneiss tribe (gneiss is a type of rock that has a banded texture on it). There is much freedom throughout the work to create the colors of transformation. From multiphonic sounds in the bassoon representing the line “You were born of substances primordial\, creature of green and brown and gray\,” to the lullaby of the “blessed midwife who now witnesses another rebirth”\, this work is the story of the passage of time preserved in the beauty of transformation. \nThe poet Karla Linn Merrifield references the Columbia River Shores\, and in Washington where the river runs is the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park/Wanapum Recreation Area. The discovery of petrified wood in this region includes petrified trees such as ginkgo\, Dougla-fir\, spruce\, elm and others that had been covered in volcanic ash and became petrified wood.\, \nCommissioned by Across the Grain Duo (Susan Nelson\, bassoon and Jeff Barudin\, percussion) it was premiered in Spring of 2023 with Colin McCall on percussion and will appear on their upcoming album in 2024.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/wooden-stone-by-jenni-brandon-performed-in-concert-by-across-the-grain-duo/
LOCATION:lawrence university\, Appleton\, Wisconsin
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence University - Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:conservatory@lawrence.edu
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SUMMARY:The Dreams of Birds by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Alicia Kosack At The Low Flutes Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Dreams of Birds\, by Jenni Brandon performed by Alicia Kosack at the Low Flutes Festival on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 at the Hilton Washington Dulles\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA 20171\, telephone (703) 478-2900. You Tube link: International Low Flutes Festival – YouTube. The program is: \nAlto Solos with Sam Williams & Alicia Kosack \nSaturday\, April 13th \n11-11:45am \nSonata for Viola & Piano – arranged for alto flute      Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) arr. Sam Williams \n\nImpetuoso\nVivace\nAdagio\n\nSam Williams\, alto flute \nBora Lee\, piano \nThe St. Francis Window\, Op. 67 – for alto flute & piano        Ruth Gipps (1921-1999) \nGershwin-its – for solo alto flute         Adrienne Albert (b. 1941) \nThe Dreams of Birds – for alto flute & piano  Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \nAlicia Kosack\, alto flute \nBora Lee\, piano \nSee the Festival Schedule \nThe Dreams of Birds explores the world of what birds might dream. Would they dream of running\, of flying to the sun? Would they dream of being human? I wanted to explore the possibility of bird dreams while continuing to be evocative of a bird with bird-like songs in the alto flute. The little turns and grace notes as well as the flutter tongue played by the alto flute offer the listener the voice of the bird. The piano\, both supportive and\, at times\, grand\, helps give flight to these dreams of birds. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-dreams-of-birds-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-alicia-kosack-at-the-low-flutes-festival/
LOCATION:Hilton Washington Dulles\,\, 13869 Park Center Rd\, Herndon\, VA 20171\, VA\, 20171\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Orange Tree by Jenni Brandon Was Performed At Central Michigan University During the SAI Small Ensemble Competition
DESCRIPTION:An Orange Tree by Jenni Brandon was performed at the Central Michigan University during the Sigma Alpha Iota\, Eta Xi Chapter Small Ensemble Competition. The performance occurred at 7:00 P.M. on April 11\, 2024\, in the Chamichian Recital Hall. The performers were Maleia Thompson\, bassoon and Kathleen Muehring\, contrabassoon. The judges were Dr Christopher Chapman and Professor Tracey Watson. \nThe program was: \n \nProgram notes for An Orange Tree are: \nAn Orange Tree for bassoon and contrabassoon is inspired by the poem “Hay un naranjo ahí” by Alfonso Quijada Urías and its translation “There’s an Orange Tree Out There” by Darwin J. Flakoll.  There is hope in this work as it explores and honors a story of remembrance\, of the immigrant experience\, and the ability to start a new life in a new land. Using the unique colors of the bassoon and contrabassoon\, there is a conversation between these two instruments as they explore how an orange tree “out there\, behind that old\, abandoned garden wall” reminds us of an orange tree planted in a distant land before coming to this new place. \nThe ranges of both instruments are explored in this working\, using the power of the contrabassoon’s low range and the beauty of the bassoon’s upper range to showcase these instruments’ dynamic colors.  The opening line of the work represents the theme of the orange tree and returns throughout the work as a reminder of the orange tree planted in a different land and time. Within the work the instruments often change places\, with the contrabassoon moving higher than the bassoon’s line\, showcasing the abilities of not only the instruments but the performers for which the work was written.  The instruments dance and weave\, at times passing fast double-tongued lines back and forth\, while at other times playing legato lines of remembrance. \nThe contrabassoon has a featured solo section in the work representing the line “so beautiful it makes us remember that orange tree we planted in our earth.” The low\, resonant line from the Contrabassoon represents the earth and the memories it carries with it.  As the line rises\, the bassoon joins again\, creating a spacious\, and at times\, meditative state of reverence and memory. \nThis work was commissioned by Leigh Muñoz and Lia Uribe of Contra+Bassoon. \nPremiered during the International Double Reed Society 2nd Virtual Symposium: https://www.idrs.org/events/an-orange-tree-a-new-work-for-contrabassoon-2/ \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/an-orange-tree-by-jenni-brandon-was-performed-at-central-michigan-university-during-the-sai-small-ensemble-competition/
LOCATION:Central Michigan University\, School of Music\, 1200 S. Franklin St\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48859\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Alpha Iota Eta Xi Chapter":MAILTO:cole2mm@cmich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T210000
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CREATED:20240118T021135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T184527Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Dark Sky" at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Death Valley Symphony: Dark Sky\nMusic by Jenni Brandon\nPoem by Brandon Krieg \n  \nWorld Premieres at Kutztown University\, Pennsylvania with Heartland Marimba\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\nApril 8\, 2024: Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\nApril 9\, 2024: Georgian Room\, Old Main Building\, Kutztown University \nFor Tickets and LIVESTREAM information\, visit Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – Resonators Echo Spring Festival (kucmpr.org) \nDark Sky – a new work by California composer Jenni Brandon for Marimba Quartet\, Percussion Ensemble\, SATB choir and Piano explores the beauty of Death Valley National Park’s pristine dark skies using original poetry by Brandon Krieg\, Kutztown University Professor of English and Poetry. Part of a concert-length work\, this movement “Dark Sky” is a collaboration between Heartland Marimba Quartet\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\, with immersive video created for the performances by KU professor Dale Parsons. \nWith some of the darkest night skies in the United States\, Death Valley is designated as a “Dark Sky Park” and offers a view of celestial objects often not visible in any other part of the world. Using the colors of the ensemble\, this work will take the audience on a journey through the world’s hottest place on Earth illuminated by the light of stars to see the parks many animals\, badlands\, sand dunes\, multi-hued hills and craters illuminated by the light of the night sky\, and to look beyond into the vast universe. \nPremieres during the 2023-2024 season include two performances at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania to celebrate the inaugural year of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University. \nAdditional movements of this work are commissioned and premiered by Heartland Marimba Quartet and Duo Lin-Lynn. The work “Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells” for marimba duo with narrator (with poetry by Brandon Krieg) will appear on Duo Lin-Lynn’s upcoming album release in 2024.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/18712/
LOCATION:Schaeffer Auditorium\, Kutztown University\, 15229 Kutztown Rd.\, Kutztown\, 19530\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Santa Fe Symphony\, at Meow Wolfe\, Performs Jenni Brandon’s The Sequoia Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s The Sequoia Trio is performed at Meow Wolfe on Tuesday\, April 9\, 2024. The doors open at 5:30 P.M and the concert begins at 7:00 P.M. in the House of Eternal Return 1352 Rufina Cir\, Santa Fe\, NM 87507 \nThe first Santa Fe Symphony Strata concert of The Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season is taking you to Meow Wolf’s Fancy Town with fascinating works by diverse composers performed by The Santa Fe Symphony Wind Quartet: Laura Dwyer\, Flute; Elaine Heltman\, Oboe; Lori Lovato\, Clarinet; and Stefanie Przybylska\, Bassoon. The program is: \nKARL EDUARD GOEPFART\nWind Quartet\, op.93 \nJENNI BRANDON\nThe Sequoia Trio \nJACQUES IBERT\nDeux Mouvements for Wind Quartet \nINTERMISSION \nCLAUDE DEBUSSY\nSyrinx for Solo Flute \nMALCOLM ARNOLD\nDivertimento for Flute\, Oboe\, and Clarinet \nEUGÈNE BOZZA\nTrois pieces pour musique de la nuit \nALYSSA MORRIS\nMotion for Wind Quartet \nMeow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business\, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. The Meow Wolf Foundation is dedicated to the promotion\, preservation\, and advancement of various forms of art and culture. Meow Wolfe has four locations\, New Mexico\, Colorado\, Nevada\, and Texas. The Meow Wolf Foundation strives to support and honor artists\, cultural-bearers\, and the uniqueness of place\, exploring the ways that art and creativity help our communities thrive. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-santa-fe-symphony-at-meow-wolfe-performs-jenni-brandons-the-sequoia-trio/
LOCATION:Meow Wolf\, House of Eternal Return\, 1352 Rufina Cir\,\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87507\, United States
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CREATED:20240118T020642Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Dark Sky" at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:  \nLIVESTREAM LINK: \nWells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – YouTube \n6:45 EDT Pre-Concert Talk\n7:30 EDT pm Concert \nScroll down to read the poem “The Stars Beyond the Stars” by Brandon Krieg\ncommissioned by Jenni to set in Dark Sky. \n \nDeath Valley Symphony: Dark Sky\nMusic by Jenni Brandon\nPoem by Brandon Krieg \n  \nWorld Premieres at Kutztown University\, Pennsylvania with Heartland Marimba\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\nApril 8\, 2024: Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\nApril 9\, 2024: Georgian Room\, Old Main Building\, Kutztown University \nFor Tickets and LIVESTREAM information\, visit Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research – Resonators Echo Spring Festival (kucmpr.org) \nDark Sky – a new work by California composer Jenni Brandon for Marimba Quartet\, Percussion Ensemble\, SATB choir and Piano explores the beauty of Death Valley National Park’s pristine dark skies using original poetry by Brandon Krieg\, Kutztown University Professor of English and Poetry. Part of a concert-length work\, this movement “Dark Sky” is a collaboration between Heartland Marimba Quartet\, Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble\, Kutztown University Choirs\, with immersive video created for the performances by KU professor Dale Parsons. \nWith some of the darkest night skies in the United States\, Death Valley is designated as a “Dark Sky Park” and offers a view of celestial objects often not visible in any other part of the world. Using the colors of the ensemble\, this work will take the audience on a journey through the world’s hottest place on Earth illuminated by the light of stars to see the parks many animals\, badlands\, sand dunes\, multi-hued hills and craters illuminated by the light of the night sky\, and to look beyond into the vast universe. \nPremieres during the 2023-2024 season include two performances at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania to celebrate the inaugural year of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University. \nHeartland Marimba will also perform two additional movements from Death Valley Symphony:\n1. Badwater Basin for Marimba Quartet\n2. Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells for two marimbas and narrator (U.S. Premiere) \nAdditional movements of this work are commissioned and premiered by Heartland Marimba Quartet and Duo Lin-Lynn. The work “Clay Pipes and Spiral Shells” for marimba duo with narrator (with poetry by Brandon Krieg) will appear on Duo Lin-Lynn’s upcoming album release in 2024. \n\nThe Stars Beyond the Stars  \nPoem by Brandon Krieg  \n  \nGo to the lowest place with me  \nI invite you lower  \nAll ways will pass through if we go lower  \nall the lightnings we can bear  \nwill write themselves on a floor of salt   \nfanning outward into wing-vein patterns\,   \ninto the vein patterns in the transparent delicate skin  \nof ears that flicker at footfalls\,  \nand we will feel the forkings of our blood  \nat the ankle and at the wrist  \n  \nHere Ocean the source of all blood was   \nbefore us\, and couldn’t wait  \nlike all things riding the blue fire down can’t wait  \nand got up and walked off  \nin blackfly and woodrat and wind  \n  \nCome down from the incandescent sick thrones\,   \nYou have hidden so long under the small lights  \nCome down under the big lights now and unhide   \nSee what you thought your self was   \nfrom the numberless points of night  \nWith the tips of the spiny saltbush   \nwith the tips of the creosote   \ndisguised in its wind-caked salts as constant lightning  \nlet us receive  \nthe stars beyond the stars  \n  \nBeyond is all through us now pouring forth  \nBeyond is all through us now pouring  \nCome down where numbers dissolve   \nRelax your face clenched from its ledgers  \nThe salt flat spider’s web is a mirror   \nheld up to sky’s mirror  \ndimensioning this one great room  \nthat flows around the salamander’s pulse   \nthis room whose walls are sweltering waves  \nof liquid dolomite rising up   \nrippling around the pool where the kit fox drinks  \n  \nThere are no father tongues  \nthere are feather tongues that taste air  \nHear hummingbird’s wings tasting air   \nand become deliciously plural   \nand feel in your pulse all the pulses  \nthat will ramify the salt beneath your feet  \nThe sky is a membrane vascular with light   \nLet us take transfusion the old way   \nthe way water wicks from thistle’s involucre   \nthrough the veins in a swallowtail’s wing  \nthe way Adrienne and Adrianne sang  \n  \nWhat are these close dark spirals   \nrhyming the far light spirals\,   \nmaking eddies where time spools out of itself?  \nIt is bats bearing up our blood   \nlifted into their milk by mosquitoes   \nthey carry to the mouths of the measureless   \n  \nDown here embodiment is breaking  \nThe bone core is grinding its gears down  \nCome effervesce with me  \nlet the rivers of the earth wick their way   \nthrough our bodies back to shimmering overall   \nand drop back again to new forms  \n  \nTo whatever larger is   \nTo whatever listening is   \nthrough the I’s dissolves   \nTo whatever larger is listening  \nthrough the I gone plural   \nthe I gone hurting its plural hurts  \nthrough fathomless spirals  \ntraceries in sand  \nwind writes and revises  \nHere is a thread  \nof sicklight vibrating  \nlike a wave-wall of liquid granite rising vibrating  \nlike a tuning fork struck  \nby pulse’s lightning  \nLet us reside in resonance  \nto honor all becomings  \nto honor is to laugh with creosote   \nat its trick of constant lightning   \n  \nlightning is lightning   \nbecause it vanishes  \n  \n“THE STARS BEYOND THE STARS” © 2023 Brandon Krieg. Used with permission. For more poems by Brandon Krieg visit www.brandonkrieg.com  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/world-premiere-of-dark-sky-at-kutztown-university-in-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research\, Kutztown\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fin de la Tierra Clarinet Concerto performed by the Sierra Vista Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Sierra Vista Symphony in Arizona under the direction of Maestro Toru Tagawa (Artistic Director and Conductor) .  Jackie Glazier joins the orchestra as the soloist for this new concerto at the Klein Center for the Performing Arts n Sierra Vista\, Arizona on their spring concert “Be Our Guest”. \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2024\n7-9:30 pm MST \n  \n\nProgram Note\nAt the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula\, in the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico is the famous “El Arco” (the Arch). The granite rock formations not only mark the most southwestern point of Baja\, California\, but also serve as a separation between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) known as “Fin de la Tierra” or Land’s End. A study in contrast\, this area from El Arco and continuing around the eastern side of Baja into Cabo Pulmo National Park encompasses what Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium”. \nIn this 18-minute concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra\, the diverse ecosystem of this area is explored. The clarinet soloist serves as a guide\, taking us on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site to observe the beauty and diversity of the landscape\, the water\, the animals that live in and around it\, and their symbiotic relationship that requires a delicate balance of conservation and exploration. The orchestra and the clarinet soloist provide that symbiotic relationship as the ensemble becomes the water\, the rock sentries at Land’s End\, and the many colors of the sea\, underwater life\, and wind and waves that make up the beauty of this seascape. \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nSeahorse \n\n\n  \n\n \nGoatfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nTrumpetfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nLong-Spine Porcupinefish \n\n\n\n\n\nThe clarinet gives us a view from above and below the water\, sometimes with a bird’s eye view of the rock formations\, then dipping below the surface of the Sea to follow the many colorful fish that make this area their home. Some that appear in this work include Sea Horses\, a school of Goat Fish\, Trumpetfish\, and Long-Spined Porcupinefish.  A special part of this concerto is a solo by the clarinet as it tells the story of the Munk’s Devil Ray\, or Mobula Ray. Tens of thousands of these rays gather here in April-June\, breaching the water like popcorn and making a spectacular show unique to this area. This solo will be expanded beyond the concerto version to become a stand-alone solo for Clarinet. \n\n \nMobula Rays \n\nBeyond the exploration of this beautiful area through the colors of the clarinet and orchestra\, this work hopes to bring attention to the importance of conservation of such places in the world that we all may continue to enjoy and protect these areas for generations to come. \nCommissioned by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds for premiere during the 2023 ClarinetFest in Denver\, Colorado. \nThis is a single-movement work with sections: \n\nWhere the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez\nRock Sentries\nThe World’s Aquarium
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-clarinet-concerto-performed-by-the-sierra-vista-symphony/
LOCATION:The Klein Center for the Performing Arts\, 5225 E Buena School Blvd\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adrienne Burg Performs Love Songs by Jenni Brandon at Rice University\, Houston Texas
DESCRIPTION:  \nLove Songs by Jenni Brandon is performed\, at Rice University Shepherd School of Music\, by Adrienne Burg oboist\, on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, at 12:30 pm. Her recital is in the Duncan Recital Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall. VIEW LIVESTREAM     Live Streaming in Duncan Recital Hall | The Shepherd School of Music (rice.edu); Goes live: Sat\, April 6\, 2024\, 12:30pm CT. \nThe program is: \nThe program is: \nLove Songs  —Jenni Brandon \n* Lullaby\n* Song of Basket-Weaving\n* Song of the Blue-Corn Dance (Zuni)\n* Love Song (Chippewa)\n* Love Song from the Andes (Inca)\n* My Love has Departed (Chippewa)\n* Lullaby (Reprise)\nKatherine Dobbs\, mezzo-soprano \n Concerto in F Major  — Antonio Vivaldi \n* Allegro\n* Grave\n* Allegro\nGrant Smith\, harpsichord \nINTERMISSION \nHot Spots   —Daniel Dorff:  \n* Sunsplash\n* On the Beach\n* The Bee and the Horseshoe Crab\nTriniti Rives\, clarinet \nCircus  — Andrew Jackman \n* Parade\n* Ringmaster\n* Trapeze\n* Ringmaster\n* Elephants\n* Clowns and Acrobats\n* Ringmaster\n* Bareback Riders\n* Final Parade \nLove Songs for Soprano and Oboe Composer Notes \nJenni chose this collection of texts to tell a story of the Native American woman – a story that she might tell to her child while she rocked the child to sleep. We begin with a lullaby (partially borrowed from a Chippewa lullaby) sung gently to a child\, and then she begins to tell the story of herself. In “Song of Basket-Weaving” she asks the Cedar tree (mother) to prepare her for love\, for bearing children\, and for becoming a woman. In “Song of the Blue-Corn Dance she works with other women to harvest the corn. Falling in love\, she sings a slightly giddy song “Oh I Am Thinking” which evolves into a strong and steadfast song in “Love Song from the Andes.” Then her lover comes to her in “Love Song\,” but it is not too long after that he leaves her for Sault St. Marie in Michigan\, never to return again(I interpret this as death – he’s gone away\, maybe to fight\, or to hunt\, but he will never return to his lover). We assume at this point in the story that the child she sings to is their child\, and she is telling the story of their love. The story ends how it begins\, with the woman back in the present\, continuing to sing a lullaby to her child as life goes on\, without her love by her side. \nIt is a story that can be universally understood\, but points to the strength of not only the Native American woman\, but to the strength of all women to persevere\, to raise children and to keep community strong against all odds. It is a “love song” in that it goes beyond just romantic love\, but tells of love for a child and love of the land. The work may be performed as a whole\, or individual movements may be chosen for a shorter performance. \nThis work was commissioned and premiered by Aryn Day Sweeney\, oboist and Assistant Professor of Music Performance at Ball State University with funding provided by the Indiana Arts Commission in 2014. It was premiered at Ball State University by Aryn Day Sweeney-oboe and Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn-soprano in March 2014 \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/adrienne-burg-performs-love-songs-by-jenni-brandon-at-rice-university-houston-texas/
LOCATION:Rice University Shepherd School of Music Duncan Recital Hall\, Rice University 6100 Main Street Shepherd School of Music - MS 532 Houston\, TX\, Houston\, TX\, 77005-1892\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240327T210000
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SUMMARY:Clarinetist Roddy Terrell Gave\, At UNCG\, A World Première Performance of Jenni Brandon’s “Acceptance”
DESCRIPTION:Roddy Terrell\, ABD in a clarinet performance at the University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, presented the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s work “Acceptance” for Bass Clarinet and Piano along with four other works commissioned by him on the topic of grief. The performance was on Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 at 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at The College of Visual and Performing Arts\, Music Bldg-1-CVPA – Recital Hall (350)\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, NC 27412. \nThe works in this guest recital concert about grief were : \nDenial – Luke Ellard: fine all fine\nAnger – Theresa Martin: Release\nBargaining – Natalie Groom: Insurmountable\nDepression – Samuel Hunter: Looking Through a Closed Door\nAcceptance – Jenni Brandon: Acceptance \n“Acceptance”for Bass Clarinet and Piano composer notes : \nAcceptance for Bass Clarinet and Piano is the final movement from a project called “Shifting Silence – Five new contemporary clarinet compositions focusing on grief.” This project\, created and commissioned by Roddy Terrell\, creates a space where grief can be explored and an acknowledgement that grief is a universal human experience. \nIn exploring ideas for this work about Acceptance\, or the final stage of grief as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book “On Death and Dying\,” I wanted to bring to life the emotions that often permeate this phase of grief. From reverence to agitation\, to hopefulness and joy in finding a new path after a long journey\, this work is a celebration of what we’ve been through and how we can look to the future with hope and carry with us the experiences that have brought us here. \nThroughout the work there are descriptions in the music that reflect a variety of fluid emotions in this stage of grief. They include: delicate and reflective; like a beautiful memory; agitated\, questioning; steady\, with resolve; finding the joy; struggling in this new world\, trying to find the balance; with hope; moving forward\, a new path. And while everyone experiences their own unique emotions when dealing with grief\, I hope this work will be a reminder that we are not alone. \nIt is an honor to be a part of this powerful project and to collaborate with Roddy on creating a space for reflection and hope. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/clarinetist-roddy-terrell-gave-at-uncg-a-world-premiere-performance-of-jenni-brandons-acceptance/
LOCATION:University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, The College of Visual and Performing Arts\,\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\,\, NC\, 27412\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
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SUMMARY:Hui-Mei CHEN Performs Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano in Taiwan and the PRC
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Bandon’s The Dreams of Birds for alto flute and piano is performed in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. Both performances are by Hui-Mei CHEN accompanied by pianist Chih-Hsuan TSAI. The two concert locations are: \nMarch 3\, 2024\, at 14:30 — Taichung National Opera House Small Theater\, No. 101\, Section 2\, Huilai Road\, Xitun District\, Taichung City\, Taiwan \nJune 6\, 2024\, at 19:30 — Recital Halls of the Two Departments of the People’s Republic of China \nThe program for both locations is: \nAntonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Concerto Il Gardellino in D Major for Flute and Piano (1728) \nEdmund Jolliffe (b. 1976)：The Red Birds for Flute and Piano (2019) \nJenni Brandon (b.1977): The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano (2011) \nJean Rivier (1896-1987): Oiseaux tendres for Flute Solo (1948) \nMichaël Levinas (b.1949): Froissement D’aile for flute solo  (1975) \nJim Coyle (b. 1968): Paradise of Birds  for Flute and Piano (2017) \nOlivier Messiaen (1908-1992): Le Merle noir for Flute and Piano (1951) \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/hui-mei-chen-performs-jenni-bandons-the-dreams-of-birds-for-alto-flute-and-piano-in-taiwan-and-the-prc-2/
LOCATION:Taichung National Opera House\, Huilai Road\, Taichung City\, Xitun District\, Taiwan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240209T210000
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SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Chrysos" for Bassoon and Piano at Arizona State University
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorld Premiere of Chrysos for Bassoon and Piano by Jenni Brandon\n  \nCommissioned by Dr. Albie Micklich\, Professor of Bassoon at Arizona State University \nThis work explores the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly\, which lives and migrates across North America.  The chrysalis stage\, or cocoon stage of the Monarch butterfly’s life cycle comes from the Greek work “Chrysalis” which mean gold. The chrysalis has a band of gold across the top of the cocoon which is a pigment that reflects light and creates a sparkle of gold. \n  \nAlbie Micklich and Andrew Campbell present works for bassoon and piano by Amanda Harberg\, Damian Montano\, Georg Philipp Telemann\, and a world premiere by Jenni Brandon. Elizabeth Buck\, Heather Landes\, Michael Kocour\, Corcoran Holt\, and Robert Carillo will join for tunes for two flutes\, bassoon\, and jazz trio by Stevie Wonder and John Coltrane. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/world-premiere-of-chrysos-for-bassoon-and-piano-at-arizona-state-university/
LOCATION:Katzin Concert Hall\, 50 East Gammage Pkwy\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
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SUMMARY:Residency at Arizona State University and a World Premiere February 7-9 2024
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URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/residency-at-arizona-state-university-and-a-world-premiere-february-7-9-2024/
LOCATION:Arizona State University\, Phoenix\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T203000
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SUMMARY:New York Premiere of Sea Songs: Mobula Ray at SUNY Potsdam February 2\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sea Songs: Mobula Ray for Solo B-Flat Clarinet Premiere at Crane School of Music | SUNY Potsdam by Julianne Kirk Doyle \n\nJulianne Kirk Doyle gives the New York State Premiere of my new work “Sea Songs: Mobula Ray” for solo Clarinet in B-flat at SUNY Potsdam SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music. This work tells the story of the Mobula Ray that migrate by the thousands through the Sea of Cortez April-June each year. Flying like popcorn in and out of the ocean\, they are an amazing sight as they travel and look for food.\n\n\n\nThis work is an expansion of the clarinet cadenza in another new work “Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End” – Clarinet concerto with Chamber Orchestra. Mobula Ray solo was part of a commissioning consortium and I’m thrilled to have Julianne give the NY premier of it!\n\n\n\nCheck out the livestream link below to hear her performance on the second half of this Faculty showcase recital!\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 2nd\n7:30pm Eastern (she’ll probably perform around 8:30)\n\n\n(This work is still under consortium but will be available late spring for purchase at jennibrandon.com)\n\n  \nLivestream here: The Crane School of Music – Live in Concert | SUNY Potsdam
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/new-york-premiere-of-sea-songs-mobula-ray-at-suny-potsdam-february-2-2024/
LOCATION:Crane School of Music\, Potsdam\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T160000
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CREATED:20240118T002130Z
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SUMMARY:George Mason Clarinet Day features "In the City at Night" for Basset Horn
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Kiewitt from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs Jenni’s work In the City at Night for solo Basset Horn during the Dewberry School of Music Clarinet Day at George Mason University on Sunday\, January 28\, 2024. This work\, originally written for English horn\, is at times playful and fast like many lights blinking on just after dusk in the city.  At other times it is quiet and serene like the city streets that are empty in the early hours before dawn.  In creating this world\, I wanted the listener to be left with thoughts and impressions of a city after dark\, and the lone voice of the Basset Horn telling the story of a night adventure on the city streets.\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 10am-4pm\ndeLaski Performing Arts Building\, Fairfax Campus\nPlease join us for our Dewberry School of Music Clarinet Day on Sunday\, January 28\, 2024! The day will include master classes\, performances\, vendors\, a wellness seminar\, and more. This event will be led by Dr. Kathy Mulcahy\, Director of Woodwinds and Clarinet Professor at George Mason University. We are thrilled to have special guest artist Shannon Kiewitt from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band join us for the day. Remember to bring your instrument to play in the Festival Clarinet Choir! \nThis event is free and open to middle school\, high school\, and college students\, along with teachers\, parents\, and community members.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/george-mason-clarinet-day-features-in-the-city-at-night-for-basset-horn/
LOCATION:Dewberry School of Music\, 4400 University Drive\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20231221T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20231221T223000
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CREATED:20231212T225942Z
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SUMMARY:The Portuguese Army Symphonic Band Performs Jenni Brandon’s Double Concerto For Oboe and Bassoon
DESCRIPTION:The Portuguese Army Symphonic Band\, under the musical direction of Maestro Lieutenant Renato Tomás performs Jenni Brandon’s  Double Concerto for oboe and bassoon. The performance is on December 21\, 2023\, at 9:00 PM at the Centro Cultural Caldas das Rainha\, Portugal. The soloists are Salvador Parola\, oboe and Luís Correia\, bassoon. The Army Sergeants School promotes the Army Symphonic Band (BSE) concert. \nThe program includes festive works alluding to the Christmas season\, works from the great repertoire since the XVI century. From the nineteenth century to the present day and in a national premiere\, the double concerto for Oboe and Bassoon\, with as soloists\, Sergeant-Adjutant Salvador Parola and Sergeant-Adjutant Luís Correia by the American composer\, Jenni Brandon. The program is: \nTHE PORTUGUESE ARMY SYMPHONIC BAND  \nCHRISTMAS CONCERT \nCALDAS DA RAINHA CULTURAL CENTER \nDecember 21\, 2023 \n9:30 pm \nConcert Program \nA Christmas Overture.………………………………………………………………………….Nigel Hess \nDouble Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon.……………………….Jenni Brandon \nSoloists: \nSAj Salvador Parola\, oboe \nSAj Luís Correia\, bassoon \nInterval \nFanfare for Christmas Festival………………………………………………….John Wasson \nThe Nutcracker Fantasy………………………………………Tchaikovsky arr. Yo Goto \nA Christmas Festival……………………………………………………………………Leroy Anderson \nEncore \nPatron March of the Army………………………………………………………J. Luís Gomes \nDirection: LIEUTENANT CBMUS Renato Tomás \n  \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-portuguese-army-symphonic-band-performs-jenni-brandons-double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural Caldas das Rainha\, Caldas da Rainha\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T213000
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SUMMARY:The Tailleferre Ensemble Performs Compositions by Jenni Brandon\, Germaine Tailleferre\, Errollyn Wallen\, Alyssa Morris\, Juliana Hall\, and Rhian Samuel At St. John’s Church Notting Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Tailleferre Ensemble performs works by Jenni Brandon\, Germaine Tailleferre\, Errollyn Wallen\, Alyssa Morris\, Juliana Hall\, and Rhian Samuel at St. John’s Church Notting Hill\, Lansdowne Crescent\, London\, W11 2NN. The program is on December 8\, 2023\, at 7:30 PM. The Tailleferre Ensemble are Musicians in Residence at St. John’s Church\, Notting Hill. \nThis is a Christmas fundraising concert in aid of the charity Refuge\, who works to support women and children experiencing domestic violence https://refuge.org.uk.  Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets are £25\, £15 concessions\, with all profits going to the Refuge. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-tailleferre-ensemble-performs-compositions-by-jenni-brandon-germaine-tailleferre-errollyn-wallen-alyssa-morris-juliana-hall-and-rhian-samuel-at-st-johns-church-notting-hill/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Lansdowne Crescent\, Notting Hill\, London\, W11 2NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231207T210000
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SUMMARY:The Orion Concerto performance at Colorado State University
DESCRIPTION:The Orion Concerto: Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony (8:15 version) \nThe Colorado State University Symphonic Band performs Jenni’s The Orion Concerto on December 7\, 2023 at 7:30 pm(MDT) during the CSU Honor Band Festival. \nConducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with soloists Pablo Dos Santos Hernandez\, oboe and Dr. Cayla Bellamy\, bassoon. \nLivestream Tickets available here \nAbout the work\nThis piece tells the story of our Galaxy\, of the great unknown and what lies beyond\, and where we belong within this vastness of space.  The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe\, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy and the Milky Way.  Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey.  We then travel to the place where stars are born in “The Orion Nebula\,” quoting Carl Sagen from his book Cosmos that\, “we are made of star-stuff.”  Finally\, we begin to leave the orion nebula to continue our journey again through the spiral galaxy\, exploring the vastness of space as thematic material returns to carry us on this ever-continuing journey of exploration. \nOriginally premiered as Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony\, the Orion Concerto is a shortened version of this work.  It was arranged at the request of Jonathan Hinkle\, Director of Bands at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction\, Colorado for performance during the Colorado Music Educators Association conference in January 2023. The original version Double Concerto was written for Scott Pool – bassoon\, and it was an honor to have him and Rogene Russell on oboe premiere it at the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013.  The European premiere of this work was given by the Banda Simfònica Municipal de Madrid under the direction of Rafael Sanz–Espert with Víctor M. Ánchel\, oboe and Enrique Abargues\, bassoon. \nThis work is in one movement with several sections: \nThe Spiral Galaxy\nTravelling through the Milky Way\nSupermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nThe Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy \nDuration approximately 8:15 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-orion-concerto-performance-at-colorado-state/
LOCATION:Griffi Concert Hall\, University Center for the Arts\, 1400 Remington Street\, Fort Collins\, CO\, 80523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231104T000358Z
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SUMMARY:Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Band performs Jenni Brandon's Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony
DESCRIPTION:The Orion Concerto: Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony (8:15 version) \nThe  Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Band performs Jenni Brandon’s The Orion Concerto on December 5\, 2023 at 7:30 pm(MDT). \nRuth H. Barrus Concert Hall \nDr. Davied Faires – Conductor\nElizabeth Nelson – Oboe\nElizabeth Crawford – Bassoon \nLivestream: Watch Live (byui.edu) \nAbout the work\nThis piece tells the story of our Galaxy\, of the great unknown and what lies beyond\, and where we belong within this vastness of space.  The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe\, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy and the Milky Way.  Being pulled toward the Supermassive Black hole\, the djembe lends a rhythmic background of mystery to this journey.  We then travel to the place where stars are born in “The Orion Nebula\,” quoting Carl Sagen from his book Cosmos that\, “we are made of star-stuff.”  Finally\, we begin to leave the orion nebula to continue our journey again through the spiral galaxy\, exploring the vastness of space as thematic material returns to carry us on this ever-continuing journey of exploration. \nOriginally premiered as Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony\, the Orion Concerto is a shortened version of this work.  It was arranged at the request of Jonathan Hinkle\, Director of Bands at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction\, Colorado for performance during the Colorado Music Educators Association conference in January 2023. The original version Double Concerto was written for Scott Pool – bassoon\, and it was an honor to have him and Rogene Russell on oboe premiere it at the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony under the direction of Doug Stotter in February 2013.  The European premiere of this work was given by the Banda Simfònica Municipal de Madrid under the direction of Rafael Sanz–Espert with Víctor M. Ánchel\, oboe and Enrique Abargues\, bassoon. \nThis work is in one movement with several sections: \nThe Spiral Galaxy\nTravelling through the Milky Way\nSupermassive Black Hole: Falling into the abyss…\nThe Orion Nebula: “We are made of star-stuff.”\n…Flying through the Spiral Galaxy \nDuration approximately 8:15 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/brigham-young-university-idaho-symphony-band-jenni-brandon-double-concerto/
LOCATION:brigham young university – Idaho\, 525 S Center St\, Rexburd\, ID\, 86460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231104T002746Z
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SUMMARY:"The Sky Between Us" performed at University of Memphis
DESCRIPTION:The Sky Between Us for Soprano Saxophone\, Alto Saxophone\, and Piano is performed on Jason Oates'(soprano saxophone) recital at the University of Memphis in Tennessee. He’ll be joined by Allen Rippe on Alto Saxophone and Maeve Brophy on piano. He’ll also perform Two Piece for Saxophone by Alan Hovhaness and Sonata in C# by Fernande Decruck. \nDecember 1st\, 2023\n5:30 pm Central\nHarris Hall\nUniversity of Memphis – Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music \n  \nAbout The Sky Between Us \nThe inspiration for The Sky Between Us for Soprano Saxophone\, Alto Saxophone\, and Piano by comes from a poem titled “Under This Sky” by Zia Hyder\, translated by Bhabani Sengupta with Naomi Shihab Nye. The poem begins with the line: \nThere’s an enormous comfort knowing\nwe all live under this same sky. \nThe spirit of this poem speaks to the connections that link us together\, from sharing the same sun and moon to embracing the idea of collaboration and togetherness\, no matter where we live in the world or what we do. \nThis work explores what it means to be under the same sky and connect in new ways.  Using the colors of the saxophones and the piano\, I wanted to create a soundscape that interweaves the ideas of togetherness through beautiful melodic lines\, rhythmic gestures\, and fluid motion.  A journey of movement and hope\, this work celebrates the collaboration between the three voices as equal partners in creating a wide-open space of possibility. \nThe work is in one movement with three distinct sections inspired by the story in the poem: \nSun and Moon\nSweets and Snow\nLife and Love \nThe piece begins and ends with the Saxophones echoing back and forth to each other\, using the technique of playing into the open strings of the piano. I wanted to create this sense of openness\, of vastness and distance that eventually grows closer together\, symbolizing that although there is sky between us\, we are still connected. \nThis work was commissioned by the Covert Ensemble (Dave Camwell and Kateřina Pavlíková – www.covertensemble.com) and it was their vision and enthusiasm that brought us all together under the same sky to collaborate on this work. I want to thank them as well as the additional Consortium Members from around the world who are a part of the creation of this work. \nWe truly are living under the same sky\, and there’s a joy in knowing we can come together through music.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sky-between-us-university-of-memphis-december-2023/
LOCATION:Harris Concert Hall\, University of Memphis\, 3775 Central Ave\, Memphis\, TN\, 38111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
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SUMMARY:Dr. Cody Hunter Performed “Bright Leaf: Among the Vines” for solo bassoon by Jenni Brandon.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cody Hunter performs “Bright Leaf: Among the Vines” for solo bassoon by Jenni Brandon. Dr. Cody Hunter\, assistant professor in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music\, presented a faculty concert\, “Omnium Gatherum: Music for Bassoon\,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Nov. 28\, 2023\, in the Music Recital Hall\, Wright Music Building\, on the SFA campus. \nThe program title means “miscellaneous gathering\,” referring to the eclectic selection of bassoon works to be performed. Joining Hunter on the concert will be Miaoqian Liu\, piano; Jennifer Dalmas\, violin; Evgeni Raychev\, cello; and Tate Ashby\, keyboard. \n“Although the publication of the recital pieces span different periods from 1651 to 2021\, the purpose of these works is to evoke emotions and images as it relates to our collective sense of humanity\,” Dr Hunter said. “Tranquility\, beauty\, sorrow\, anger\, joy and ‘quiet happiness’ are just a few to be found on this recital.” \nAmong the works to be performed is Philipp Friedrich Böddecker’s Sonata Sopra “La Monica” for bassoon and continuo\, featuring Dalmas\, Raychev and Ashby. Published in 1651 at the end of a collection of scared choral works titled “Sacra Partitura\,” the theme is based on a popular song of the time called “The Nun” in which “a girl pleads with her mother to not make her a nun.” In the form of a theme and variations\, the bassoon solo becomes increasingly more technical while the violin continues to perform the main theme\, Dr. Hunter explained. \nAlso on the program are “Pièce\,” by Gabriel Fauré\, transcribed for bassoon and piano by Fernand Oubradous\, and “Variations on an Arietta by Pergolesi” by Otmar Nussio\, both featuring Liu on piano\, and “Bright Leaf: Among the Vines” for solo bassoon by Jenni Brandon. \nConcert admission is free. Wright Music Building is located at 2210 Alumni Drive. For more information\, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/dr-cody-hunter-performed-bright-leaf-among-the-vines-for-solo-bassoon-by-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin State University\, School of Music\, Box 13043\, SFA Station\, Nacogdoches\, TX\, 75962-3043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231215T205803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T205803Z
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SUMMARY:The Richmond Concert Chorale Presents Music by Jenni Brandon and Others On 19 November 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Concert Chorale presents music by Jenni Brandon\, William Byrd\, Herbert Howells\, Melissa Dunphy\, N. Lincoln Hanks\, Jocelyn Hagen\, and Lori Laitman. The concert will be on 19 November 2023 at 4 pm\, All Saints Episcopal Church\, 8787 River Road\, Richmond\, VA. \nThe Richmond Concert Chorale is an adult\, auditioned chorus dedicated to presenting high quality choral performances in the Richmond\, Virginia area. Founded in 1995 by Bruce Stevens\, the Chorale has performed major works like Vaughan William’s “Mass in G minor” and Copland’s “In the Beginning”\, and joined forces with the Monacan Singers\, RVA Baroque\, and other performing groups. The Chorale gives two concerts per year\, one Fall and one Spring concert\, and often participates in other community events. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-richmond-concert-chorale-presents-music-by-jenni-brandon-and-others-on-19-november-2023/
LOCATION:All Saints Episcopal Church\, 8787 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231002T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T223928Z
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SUMMARY:Fin de la Tierra Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra performance by the Utah Valley University Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra is performed by the Utah Valley University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Cheung Chau\, music director with clarinet soloist Jeffrey O’Flynn. \nFriday\, November 17\, 2023\n7PM (Mountain)\nNoorda Center Concert Hall \n\nProgram Note\nAt the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula\, in the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico is the famous “El Arco” (the Arch). The granite rock formations not only mark the most southwestern point of Baja\, California\, but also serve as a separation between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) known as “Fin de la Tierra” or Land’s End. A study in contrast\, this area from El Arco and continuing around the eastern side of Baja into Cabo Pulmo National Park encompasses what Jacques Cousteau once called “the world’s aquarium”. \nIn this 18-minute concerto for Clarinet in B-flat and Chamber Orchestra\, the diverse ecosystem of this area is explored. The clarinet soloist serves as a guide\, taking us on a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage site to observe the beauty and diversity of the landscape\, the water\, the animals that live in and around it\, and their symbiotic relationship that requires a delicate balance of conservation and exploration. The orchestra and the clarinet soloist provide that symbiotic relationship as the ensemble becomes the water\, the rock sentries at Land’s End\, and the many colors of the sea\, underwater life\, and wind and waves that make up the beauty of this seascape. \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nSeahorse \n\n\n  \n\n \nGoatfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nTrumpetfish \n\n\n  \n\n \nLong-Spine Porcupinefish \n\n\n\n\n\nThe clarinet gives us a view from above and below the water\, sometimes with a bird’s eye view of the rock formations\, then dipping below the surface of the Sea to follow the many colorful fish that make this area their home. Some that appear in this work include Sea Horses\, a school of Goat Fish\, Trumpetfish\, and Long-Spined Porcupinefish.  A special part of this concerto is a solo by the clarinet as it tells the story of the Munk’s Devil Ray\, or Mobula Ray. Tens of thousands of these rays gather here in April-June\, breaching the water like popcorn and making a spectacular show unique to this area. This solo will be expanded beyond the concerto version to become a stand-alone solo for Clarinet. \n\n \nMobula Rays \n\nBeyond the exploration of this beautiful area through the colors of the clarinet and orchestra\, this work hopes to bring attention to the importance of conservation of such places in the world that we all may continue to enjoy and protect these areas for generations to come. \nCommissioned by Dr. Jeremy Reynolds for premiere during the 2023 ClarinetFest in Denver\, Colorado. \nThis is a single-movement work with sections: \n\nWhere the Pacific Ocean Meets the Sea of Cortez\nRock Sentries\nThe World’s Aquarium
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-concerto-for-clarinet-and-chamber-orchestra-performance-by-the-utah-valley-university-symphony/
LOCATION:Noorda Center Concert Hall\, Orem\, Utah
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
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SUMMARY:Residency and performance of Jenni Brandon’s “Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony” at Middle Tennessee State University\, November 14-16 2023
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon will be in residency at Middle Tennessee State University School of Music November 14-16\, 2023 to give workshops and talks about her career as a composer and conductor\, as well as offer music business students workshops on the business of music as well as commissioning and contracts. \nShe’ll also work with the MTSU Wind Ensemble as they prepare her work Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony for performance on Thursday\, November 16th\, 2023. Conducted by Dr. Reed Thomas\, this ensemble is the premier performing ensemble for wind\, brass\, and percussion students at the university. The Wind Ensemble is recognized as one of the outstanding university ensembles in the country and abroad having performed on concert tours of South Korea\, China\, Costa Rica\, and Panama. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/residency-and-performance-of-jenni-brandons-double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon-with-wind-symphony-at-middle-tennessee-state-university-november-14-16-2023/
LOCATION:Middle Tennessee State University\, 1301 East Main Street\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37132-0001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Middle Tennessee State University":MAILTO:AskMusic@mtsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231108T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T212647Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Songs: Mobula Ray by Jenni Brandon Performed by Miner Music Magic in El Paso\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:The world premiere of Sea Songs: Mobula Ray by Jenni Brandon is performed by Miner Music Magic Saturday\, November 11\, 2023\, 7:30 PM 9:00 PM. The performance is in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall\, 500 West University Avenue\, El Paso\, TX\, 79902. \nJoin El Paso Pro-Musica (EPPM) Artistic Director and Miner Music Magic Grammy Award Winning Cellist Zuill Bailey\, along with Pianist and Composer Dominic Dousa and Clarinetist Dr. Jim Logan for an incredible evening of Music in a salute to the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Department of Music. \nTickets are available at El Paso Pro-Musica (eppm.org website) or at the door. Student tickets are $5.00\, Senior / Military $20.00 USD\, and Regular $25.00 USD. \nProgram \nAndré Messager                                                        1853-1929 \nSolo de Concours \nMax Bruch                                                                 1838-1920 \nKol Nidrei for Cello and Piano Op. 47 \nPyotr Tchaikovsky                                                    1840-1893 \nVariations on a Rococo Theme\, Op. 33 \n\nVar. 1. Tempo della Thema\n Var 2. Tempo della Thema — Cadenza\n Var 3. Andante\n Var 4. Allegro vivo\n Var 5. Andante grazioso\n Var 6. Allegro moderato\n Var 7. Andante sostenuto\n Var 8 e Coda. Allegro moderato con anima\n\nIntermission- \nJenni Brandon                                                           1977 \nSea Songs: Mobula Ray \n*World Premier* \n Johannes Brahms                                                      1833-1897 \nTrio in A minor for clarinet\, cello and piano\, Op. 114 \n\nAllegro\nAdagio\nAndantino grazioso\nAllegro\n\nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sea-songs-mobula-ray-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-miner-music-magic-in-el-paso-texas/
LOCATION:El Paso Pro-Musica\, 500 West University Avenue\, El Paso\, TX\, 79902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231108T011158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T011158Z
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SUMMARY:"Fin De La Tierra" For Clarinet And Piano\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed at Bach’s Lunch\, El Paso Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s “Fin De La Tierra” for clarinet and piano is performed at Bach’s Lunch in the El Paso Museum of Art on Thursday\, November 9\, 2023\, 12 to 1 p.m.  The performance features Jim Logan\, clarinet\, Dominic Dousa\, piano\, and Zuill Bailey\, cello. They will be playing solos\, duos\, and trios to include Classics\, New Music\, Jazz\, and Big Band Sounds. The Trio is celebrating “Miner Music Magic\,” as distinguished members of the University of Texas\, El Paso Department of Music. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/fin-de-la-tierra-for-clarinet-and-piano-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-bachs-lunch-el-paso-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:El Paso Museum of Art\, 1 Arts Festival Plaza\, El Paso\, TX\, 79901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Texas El Paso":MAILTO:Music@utep.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231103T231602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T231602Z
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SUMMARY:Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon performed by Middle Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Double Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon with Wind Symphony performed by the Middle Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble \nReed Thomas – Conductor\, Director of Bands\nKeith Sorrels – Oboe\nMingyuan Myles Yang – Bassoon \nThursday\, November 16\, 2023\n7:30 pm Central\nWMB 174\, WMB HINTON MUSIC HALL \nJenni will be in residence for this performance and give workshops and talks to students November 14-16 \n  \nThis piece tells the story of our Galaxy\, of the great unknown and what lies beyond\, and where we belong within this vastness of space. The soloists and the ensemble paint a picture of this great mystery of the universe\, taking us on a journey through the Spiral Galaxy\, 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. \n\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. \nI. The 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 \nVersion for Oboe\, Bassoon\, piano\, and optional percussion also available
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/double-concerto-for-oboe-and-bassoon-middle-tennessee-state-university-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Middle Tennessee State University\, 1301 East Main Street\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37132-0001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193247
CREATED:20231109T180345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T180345Z
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SUMMARY:"The Sky Between Us"\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Covert Ensemble at The University of Puget Sound School of Music
DESCRIPTION:“The Sky Between Us“\, by Jenni Brandon\, and performed by The Covert Ensemble (Dave Camwell and Kateřina Pavlíková) at The University of Puget Sound School of Music. The performance is Thursday\, November 2\, 2023\, at 7:30 p.m. in the Schneebeck Concert Hall (seats 500). \nTickets are: $20\, general admission; $15 senior citizen\, military\, Puget Sound faculty\, staff\, and Community Music participants; available online\, at the Puget Sound bookstore\, and will be sold at the door. Admission is free for current Puget Sound and K-12 students. Please obtain a complimentary ticket online and show your student ID at the door. \nAll of Jenni’s compositions are available for purchase on her website Home – Jenni Brandon https://www.jennibrandon.com
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sky-between-us-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-covert-ensemble-at-the-university-of-puget-sound-school-of-music/
LOCATION:University of  Puget Sound\, 1500 N. Warner St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98416\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000
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SUMMARY:The President's Own performs "Colored Stones" on October 29
DESCRIPTION:“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band presents “Haunted Sounds” – Marine Chamber Concert as part of the Capitol Hill Concert Series at Christ Church in Washington\, D.C.. \nIncluded on this program is Jenni’s work Colored Stones for Solo Bassoon. \nDescription from the US Marine Band’s website:\n“The President’s Own” Chamber Music Series returns at 2 p.m.\, Sunday\, Oct. 29\, with a special program titled “Haunted Sounds\,” coordinated by Gunnery Sgt. Tessa Gross. Taking place at the historic Christ Church in Washington\, D.C.\, “Haunted Sounds” promises to provide listeners with a carefully curated program featuring renowned composers and unique arrangements. The concert is free; no tickets are required. \nPROGRAM \n  \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-presidents-own-performs-colored-stones-on-october-29/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, 620 G Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Dreams of Birds performed at York College of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:York College of Pennsylvania\nFeaturing Alicia Kosack\, flute and Ken Osowski\, piano perform Jenni’s work The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano on Friday\, October 27\, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT\n\n\nFREE\n\nYork College of Pennsylvania\nDeMeester Recital Hall\n441 Country Club Rd\nYork\, PA 17403-3651\n\n\nProgram:\nAdrienne Albert – Piccolodeon for Piccolo and Piano\nAmanda Harberg – Feathers and Wax for Flute and Piano\nLili Boulanger – Nocturne & Cortège for Flute and Piano\nChen Yi – Fisherman’s Song for Flute and Piano\nJenni Brandon – The Dreams of Birds for Alto Flute and Piano\nAllison Loggins-Hull – Color Wheels for Alto Flute and Electronics\nKatherine Hoover – Winter Spirits for Solo Flute\nAngela Morley – Valse Bleue for Flute and Piano\nValerie Coleman – Fanmi Imèn Poem for Flute and Piano
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-dreams-of-birds-performed-at-york-college-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:York College of Pennsylvania DeMeester Recital Hall\, 441 Country Club Rd\, York\, PA\, 17403\, United States
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