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SUMMARY:Join Jenni Brandon and Daniel Baldwin For Online Composition Workshops for The Flute and Harp
DESCRIPTION:So even though many summer workshops were cancelled again this summer\, it doesn’t mean we can’t have fabulous composition workshops online! Use this time to create and collaborate!  Join me for my second summer of online workshops on writing for the solo instrument! Composers – you’ll get to write a new work for musicians to premiere and record!  Plus\, composition lessons and the chance to connect with fellow composers \nThis summer I’ll be working with Polyphony Artist Management musicians Nicaulis Alliey– flute (June 4 – 18\, 2021) and Joseph Rebman – harp (June 25 to July 16\, 2021) to present workshops with composer Daniel Baldwin  on writing for these instruments! \nWe’ll have group sessions with the musicians\, dig into the do’s and don’ts of the flute and harp. We’ll even chat about finding success and joy in our composition careers and creating collaborative project. \nWe’ll dig into the nuts and bolts of writing for these instruments\, study repertoire\, and have talks on the business of music. You’ll get to take composition lessons with myself and Daniel\, and you’ll get to work with our fabulous instrumentalists on writing a new work for them to premiere and record! \nRegistration is now open.   Register by May 28\, 2021 for one or BOTH workshops https://polyphonyartists.com/store-1! \nDaniel and I will see you this summer.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/join-jenni-brandon-and-daniel-baldwin-for-online-composition-workshops-for-the-flute-and-harp/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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SUMMARY:Heliand Consort Performs Jenni Brandon’s “Wild Rose & Butterfly from the Wildflower Trio” and “Wood Song”
DESCRIPTION:     \nHeliand Consort performs Jenni Brandon’s Wild Rose & Butterfly from the Wildflower Trio and Wood Song for solo oboe\, in concert\, as follows: \n\nUniverse in a Sparkle *\n\nJune 30\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nUpright Steeple Society\, \nYork Street Meeting House\, Lyndon\, Vermont \nJuly 1\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nRochester Chamber Music Society\, \nRochester Federated Church\, Rochester\, Vermont \nJuly 2\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm \nFirst: Earth Summer Series\, \nIsham Family Farm\, Williston\, Vermont \nHeliand Consort\, a Vermont-based chamber music ensemble\, performs chamber music and songs inspired by the natural world\, from the oceans to the creatures\, to the verdant green which surrounds us. \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019) – (Jenni Brandon Music – JB 160) was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name. I was particularly drawn to this poem for both the reference to the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. The colors of the oboe lend themselves to creating this bird’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, and of telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nWood Song \nby Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nI heard a wood-thrush in the dusk \nTwirl three notes and make a star – \nMy heart that walked with bitterness \nCame back from very far. \nThree shining notes were all he had\, \nAnd yet they made a starry call – \nI caught life back against my breast \nAnd kissed it\, scars and all. \nFrom the poetry book “Love Songs”\, Interlude: Songs out of Sorrow (VI. Wood Song). The Macmillan Company\, 1917. Poem is in the public domain. This collection of poems won the 1918 Pulitzer Prize. \nAmong the many unique sounds made by this bird includes the “pit volley”. This sound is represented in the work by five quick repeated notes in a row punctuating the moment as the wood-thrush does in the forest. Variations on other unique sounds from the wood thrush’s repertoire are represented by both timbral and regular trills\, fast rhythmic leaping lines\, and\, at times\, the lyrical singing of a lone bird in the woods. In remaining true to both the bird’s call as well as the poet’s description of it\, the very opening of the work begins with a transcription of one of these birds’ songs “twirling three notes”. Throughout the work there is much freedom given to the oboist to explore creating the song of the wood thrush.  Listen for variations and interpretations on their unique song. \nIt was a joy to work on this piece with Dr. Lindabeth Binkley\, who commissioned the work\, and whose beautiful\, lyrical playing allowed me to explore writing for the many colors of the oboe. Her precision in rhythm and ability to play quickly and precisely also allowed me to explore faster rhythmic aspects of the bird’s song. The result is a work that will hopefully remind us all to take time to walk outside and listen to the birds sing. \nThis work was commissioned by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley with a Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant from Central Michigan University. It appears on her CD FROM EARTH AND SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON on the Blue Griffin Recording label. \nThe Wildflower Trio\, for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned in 2004 by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor and celebrate the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. The inspiration for the piece came from a poetry book written by one of Mrs. Johnson’s friends\, Bette Woolsey Castro. Her book\, The Wildflower\, was inspired by the opening of Lady Bird’s Wildflower Research Center in Austin\, Texas\, and contains a collection of poems about wildflowers and nature. \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano (oboe\, bassoon\, piano sheet music) are based on the imagery from several of these poems. The beautiful combination of the oboe\, bassoon\, and piano lend themselves to creating distinct colors and sounds that represent the wildflowers\, hummingbirds\, and summer afternoons in quiet gardens. \nI had the honor and privilege of composing this piece for two fine musicians to premiere. Rebecca Henderson-oboe\, and Kristin Wolfe Jensen-bassoon\, have performed this piece around the world with a variety of pianists\, including at the International Double Reed Society Conference in Melbourne\, Australia in June 2004 as well as for Mrs. Johnson at her Wildflower Center in Austin\, Texas. \n\nWildflowers\nWild Rose and Butterfly\nThe Hummingbird\nIndian Paintbrush\nSummer Garden\n\nThis work has been recorded on two albums:\nGobo: Commissions and Premieres for Oboe – Rebecca Henderson-oboe\, Kristin Wolfe Jensen-bassoon\, Robert Freeman. Longhorn Music\, 2013. \nSummer Garden – Sundance Trio (oboist Geralyn Giovannetti\, bassoonist Christian Smith\, and pianist Jed Moss) \nBoth Wood Song and Wildflower Trio are available for purchase at JenniBrandon.com. \nThe program for the performances is: \n*Program \nPoem: Goldfinches Mary Oliver (1935-2019) \nHermit Thrush at Morn\, op. 92 no. 2 Amy Beach (1867-1944) \narr. Katie Oprea \nSong of the Bees Padma Newsome (b. 1961) \nPoem: Wood Song Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nWood Song Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \nCortège from ‘Trois Morceaux pour Piano’ Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nPoem: Blue Sky Madeleine May Kunin (b. 1933) \nMeditation on the wind Berta Frank (b. 1960) \nPrelude and Dance from ‘Four Sketches’ Peter Hope (b. 1930) \nINTERMISSION \nWondrous Cool Thou Woodland Quiet Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) \nWildflowers from ‘The Wildflower Trio’ Jenni Brandon \nSerenade to the Stars Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) \nPoem: May we raise children Nicolette Sowder \nTo Bastion Point Padma Newsome \nIn the Ocean \nMolto vivace from ‘String Quartet\, Op. 96’ Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) \n(‘The American’) arr. Katie Oprea \nPerformers \nBerta Frank\, flute and Native American flute \nKatie Oprea\, oboe and English horn \nRachael Elliott\, bassoon \nCynthia Huard\, piano \nProgram Note \nHeliand Consort’s summer program\, “Universe in a Sparkle” includes an array of chamber music and songs inspired by our natural world to honor diligent doers who move us toward greater awareness of\, and harmony with\, nature. The concert features music of Australian composer and community activist\, Padma Newsome\, whose songs speak to the fragile coastal ecosystem of his hometown of Mallacoota\, still healing from the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires. We pay musical tribute to the oceans\, the bees\, the butterflies\, and the verdant green which surrounds us. \nOur featured Vermont artist this summer is Caroline Tavelli-Abar\, whose “the Universe in a sparkle” (2017) inspires the theme of this program and speaks to the impossible mystery and beauty of our existence and the transience of our human moment within it. For more on Caroline and her work\, please visit www.carolinetavelli-abar.com . \nThank you for supporting our concerts! For information on upcoming programs\, or to become a sponsor of Heliand Consort\, please visit https://www.heliandconsort.org . \n\nBOOKING\n\nKatie Oprea\nkoboern@gmail.com\n802-393-7547GENERAL INQUIRIES\ninfo@heliandconsort.orgMAILING ADDRESS\n  Heliand Consort\nPO Box 15\nBakersfield\, VT 05441
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/heliand-consort-performs-jenni-brandons-wild-rose-butterfly-from-the-wildflower-trio-and-wood-song/
LOCATION:Vermont\, VT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heliand Consort":MAILTO:info@heliandconsort.org
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Presents The World Premiere Of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet
DESCRIPTION:At the International Clarinet Association’s Clarinet Fest 2021\, the Kalliope Reed Quintet presents the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet commissioned by the Kalliope Reed Quintet. This year’s presentation\, at this link\, is virtual. Kalliope’s performance is currently scheduled for July 18\, 2021\, at 11:30PM PDT at this YouTube link ClarinetFest® 2021 Virtual: Cape Daisy Recital – YouTube. The Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England and is one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide. \nThe ICA Fest 2021 was originally set to take place in Texas before going virtual and going with this theme Kalliope will present the world premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet inspired the Ladybird Wildflower Research Center in Austin Texas. The Wildflower Quintet commissioning was coordinated for Kalliope by Natalie Zemba. \nThe correlating poems will be included in the video as the music progresses. Following this will be Daniel Cueto’s Amaru – back for its first performance of our 2021 season! Amaru will be presented as part of the International Clarinet Association’s Clarinetfest 2021. \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro\, a friend of Lady Bird Johnson who founded the Wildflower Center in Texas. This work\, as The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. \nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson. \n\nWildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden\n\nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-quintet-presents-the-world-premiere-of-jenni-brandons-wildflower-quintet/
LOCATION:International Clarinet Association\, 829 Bethel Road\, #216\, Columbus\, OH\, 43214\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="International Clarinet Association":MAILTO:EDO@clarinet.orgclarinet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T183000
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Trio Performs Found Objects: On the Beach by Jenni Brandon At Energize Lexington
DESCRIPTION:  \nKalliope Reed Trio performs the Found Objects: On the Beach by Jenni Brandon at their benefit concert for Energize Lexington promoting local environmental activism. Kalliope Reed Trio will also perform nature-inspired works: \nFound Objects: On the Beach — Jenni Brandon \nMenage a Trio — Adrienne Albert \n72 Miles Becky – Turro \nSuite pour trio d’anches – Alexandre Tansman \n  \nThe concert is on Friday\, July 23\, 2021\, at 4:30pm PDT in Lexington\, Massachusetts. This is an in-person event taking place at the Follen Community Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420 781-862-3805. The concert features free admission\, and all donations will support Energize Lexington. \nThe Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England. As a contemporary chamber ensemble and one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide\, their mission is to expand and diversify the reed quintet repertoire and to further strengthen the role of contemporary chamber music in the 21st century by presenting unique\, engaging\, and educational programs to communities locally and worldwide. \nPersevering through the many unexpected challenges of 2020\, in the last year the Kalliope Reed Quintet has commissioned 14 new works for reed quintet\, arranged 12 more\, presented a 6 concert online summer series\, founded the Kalliope Trio\, and received funding to record their first album. \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 in length. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and the late Dr. 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-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-at-energize-lexington/
LOCATION:Follen Commuity Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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SUMMARY:Spider Suite\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Untitled Ensemble In Toronto Ontario
DESCRIPTION:The Untitled Ensemble of Toronto\, Ontario performs Jenni Brandon’s   Spider Suite on July 23\, 2021\, at 7:30PM ET. This concert\, Photosynthesis\, is: a livestream event at this Facebook link. The musicians will perform the program at the Heliconian hall in Toronto Ontario\, 35 Hazelton Ave. Toronto\, Ontario M5R 2E3. \nWho is the Untitled Ensemble? They are many and few\, a large group\, a compressible\, expandable\, small ensemble; they strive to reach the proportions of an orchestra without ever filling more than 9 seats. A collective\, an incubator\, a sprouting ground for research with designs on becoming a resource to others. They are united and discrete; they are the Untitled Ensemble. \nThe program for the concert is: \nReflets by Lili Boulanger \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nPiano: Deborah Grimmett \nOf Molluscs by Lauren Bernofsky \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nSuite for Woodwind Trio by Alexandre Tansman \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nClarinet: Le Lu \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nMurderous Melodies by Chris Sivak \nFlute: Jaye Marsh \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nViola: Emma Vachon \nINTERMISSION \nThe River of Life by Elizabeth Raum \nPiano: Deborah Grimmett \nSoprano: Roseline Lambert \nViolin: Emma Vachon \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nMock Turtle Soup by Alexis Hählen \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nFlute: Jaye Marsh \nViola: Emma Vachon \nSpider Suite by Jenni Brandon \nClarinet: Carlos Vasquez \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nOboe: Elizabeth Brown \nMejunje del Fagobóngo by Alfonso Fuentes \nPercussion: Andrew Rasmus \nBassoon: Iraj Tamadon-Nejad \nProgram notes for Spider Suite by Jenni Brandon: \nSpider Suite tells the story of the adventures of a spider and his daily activities\, from spinning webs\, capturing bugs\, and beginning again. We are first introduced to the world of spiders through the fast and many-legged theme in “Along came a spider…\,” full of skittering\, racing\, and lurking. In movement two a young spider takes flight – baby spiders will spin a balloon out of silk and fly away from their mother’s web to embark on their own journey\, letting the wind take them wherever it might. Our spider lands gently and immediately begins to make his web in “Spinning Song.” Once the web is spun\, it is time to wait for dinner to come along. Our spider dances “A Wicked Waltz\,” laughing manically as he waits for the “Happy Bug (unsuspecting)” to get stuck in his web. As the bug flies and sings\, he gets increasingly stuck in the web – listen as the timbral trills in the oboe become more and more frequent. In the final movement the spider reflects on his day (flying\, spinning\, and hunting…)\, tearing down his web\, as spiders often do\, to begin again the next day. \nMovement I: Along came a spider… \nMovement II: The Spider’s Flight (solo bassoon) \nMovement III: Spinning Song \nMovement IV: A Wicked Waltz: The Spider and the Happy Bug (unsuspecting) \nMovement V. The end of the day…begin again \nSpider Suite for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon was commissioned by the California Association of Professional Music Teachers and was premiered by the Vientos Trio at the CAPMT state conference in February 2010 at the Pacific Palms Resort. \nThe version for flute\, clarinet\, and bassoon is recorded by Ceora Winds on their debut CD Postcards. \nSpider Suite is available on Jenni Brandon’s website at Spider Suite – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/spider-suite-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-untitled-ensemble-in-toronto-ontario/
LOCATION:Heliconian Hall\, 35 Hazelton Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2E3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Untitled  Ensemble":MAILTO:theuntitledensemble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T160000
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Performs Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet  at The Regent Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Kalliope Reed Quintet performs Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet  from The Regent Theatre\, in Arlington\, MA 4:00 PM PDT\, Sunday\, July 25\, 2021. This concert will be live-streamed from the Regent Theatre. The Kalliope Reed Quintet\, founded in 2019\, is the first professional reed quintet in New England and is one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide. \nThis is Kalliope’s first 2021 concert back in the venue of their 2020 concert series! Kalliope performs several of their recently commissioned works\, including Jenni Brandon’s Wildflower Quintet and Daniel Baldwin’s Seven Colored Earth.  \nThe concert also features a double world premiere with Daniel Burwasser‘s False Awakening and MA-based composer Don Krishnaswami’s Quintet for Reeds. This concert will be live-streamed from the Regent Theatre in Arlington\, MA. \nThe five movements of Jenni Brandon’s The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro\, a friend of Lady Bird Johnson who founded the Wildflower Center in Texas. This work\, as The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. \nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, coordinated by Natalie Zemba\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet. The colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson. \nI. Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/kalliope-reed-quintet-performs-jenni-brandons-wildflower-quintet-at-the-regent-theatre/
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;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
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SUMMARY:International Double Reed Society’s “50 for 50” Commissioning Grant Award
DESCRIPTION:The International Double Reed Society awarded Jenni Brandon’s new work “Places We Are From” a “50 for 50” commissioning grant. This work for Oboe\, Bassoon\, and Piano was commissioned by the Post-Haste Reed Duo as well as the Proud Duo. Javier Rodriuguez\, bassoon\, and Dora Proud\, oboe\, both professors at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music will premiere this version of the work during the 2021 IDRS Virtual Symposium in July 26-31\, 2021. \nFuture editions of this work will include a version for Oboe\, Saxophone\, and Piano as well as Saxophone\, Bassoon\, and Piano. \nPlease contact Jenni if you are interested in being a part of the commissioning consortium. \nAbout Places We Are From: \n”Places We Are From”\, a new work by Jenni Brandon\, explores the idea of identity and where we come from both geographically\, physically\, and spiritually. This unique exploration is reflected in the make-up of the 3 different instrumentation options for this work (oboe/bassoon/piano\, oboe/saxophone/piano\, saxophone/bassoon/piano)\, using these combinations to tell stories of joy\, hope\, frustration\, and perseverance. The colors and combinations in each version reflect a vision of discovering who we are in unprecedented times and finding happiness in the journey.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/international-double-reed-societys-50-for-50-commissioning-grant-award/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T113000
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SUMMARY:“In The City at Night”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Rebecca Mindock\, English Horn & Scott Schwab\, Piano
DESCRIPTION:“In The City at Night”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by\, Rebecca Mindock\, English Horn & Scott Schwab\, Piano at 10:30 AM PDT\, July 26\, 2021. This is a virtual concert as part of the 2021 International Double Reed Society Symposium (IDRS). \nThe program is as follows: \nRhapsodies for English horn and piano\, by Claude Debussy Arr. Rebecca Mindock \nReminiscence for English horn and piano\, by Andrea Clearfield \nIn the City at Night for English Horn solo by Jenni Brandon \nIn The City At Night (solo English horn sheet music) was written at the request of Ryan Zwahlen\, oboe and English horn player with the Definiens Project. He was searching for new literature for the English horn and wanted to increase the repertoire by requesting composers to write new pieces for him to perform and record. Jenni wanted to write Ryan a piece that uses the lovely\, lyrical range of the English horn while at the same time composing something that was also rhythmically fun to play. In The City At Night focuses on just that; it is at times playful and fast like many lights blinking on just after dusk in the city. At other times it is quiet and serene like the city streets that are empty at the early hours before dawn. In creating this world\, I wanted the listener to be left with thoughts and impressions of a city after dark\, and the lone voice of the English horn telling the story of a night adventure on the city streets. \nIn The City At Night (solo English horn sheet music) is available on Jenni’s website at the following link: In the City at Night – solo English horn sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/in-the-city-at-night-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-rebecca-mindock-english-horn-scott-schwab-piano/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210726T120000
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SUMMARY:Premiere of The Wildflower Quinter\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at The IDRS Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, is premiered by the Kalliope Reed Quintet at the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) 2021\, 50th Anniversary Symposium on July 26\, 2021 at 11:00 AM PDT. This is a virtual concert from the College of Music\, University of Colorado Boulder. The hosts are Yoshi Ishikawa (bassoon)\, Peter Cooper (oboe). Visit https://www.idrs2021.org   for more information! \nThe Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon)\, is a re-imagining of Jenni’s work The Wildflower Trio (oboe\, bassoon\, piano). Reed Quintet version commissioned by Kalliope Reed Quintet. The inspiration for the piece came from a poetry book written by one of Mrs. Johnson’s friends\, Bette Woolsey Castro. Her book\, The Wildflower\, was inspired by the opening of Lady Bird’s Wildflower Research Center in Austin\, Texas\, and contains a collection of poems about wildflowers and nature. \nThe Wildflower Quintet – For Reed Quintet is NOW AVAILABLE for PRE-ORDER! \nThis work will ship hard copies\, or PDF will be provided by August 1st\, 2021. \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro\, a friend of Lady Bird Johnson who founded the Wildflower Center in Texas. This work\, as The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. \nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson. \nI.Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nWatch Jenni’s interview with Natalie Zemba\, Artistic Director and Bassoonist of Kalliope Reed Quintet on Jenni’s Vlog “Work in Progress” where they talk about their collaboration on The Wildflower Quintet.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premiere-of-the-wildflower-quinter-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet-at-the-idrs-symposium/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T120000
DTSTAMP:20210726T172425Z
CREATED:20210714T184812Z
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SUMMARY:Premier of the Sisters of the Covid Moon\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed at The International Double Reed Society Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The premier of the Sisters of the Covid Moon\, by Jenni Brandon performed at The International Double Reed Society Symposium on July 27\, 2021 at 11:00 AM PDT. The performance features bassoonist/soprano Gina Cuffari and pianist Tom Cuffari with libretto by Karla Linn Merrifield. This is a virtual performance and is viewable on the IDRS website at Creating During Crisis: The Evolution and Presentation of “Sisters of the Covid Moon” | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org) \nThe recent pandemic has disrupted our lives in countless ways. We have all been touched by the virus in some form or another-it has affected our health\, our careers\, the ability to see our loved ones\, and much more. Jenni and Gina are going to talk about their musical collaboration during this fraught period. The piece that they created amplifies the voices and experiences of women of all ages and backgrounds living during this Covid-era. It exhibits the unique obstacles women have had to overcome\, and showcases their bond of strength\, resiliency and sisterhood. It is a work about women\, by women. \nTo learn more about the work and to read the libretto – Visit HERE: Sisters of the Covid Moon for Bassoon/Soprano and Piano – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premier-of-the-sisters-of-the-covid-moon-by-jenni-brandon-performed-at-the-international-double-reed-society-symposium/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T144500
DTSTAMP:20210714T205645Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Song for Solo Oboe\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Lindabeth Binkley at IDRS 2021
DESCRIPTION:Wood Song for Solo Oboe\, by Jenni Brandon\, is performed by Lindabeth Binkley at the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) 2021 Symposium on July 28\, 2021 at 1:45 PM. This is a virtual performance and is viewable at the following link; Wood Song for Solo Oboe | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org). \nWood Song for solo oboe (2019)\, by Jenni Brandon\, was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name. It tells of the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. Listen for variations and interpretations on the wood thrush’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nJenni was particularly drawn to this poem for both the reference to the wood thrush bird as well as the poet’s honesty of kissing life “scars and all”. The colors of the oboe lend themselves to creating this bird’s ethereal and mysterious sounds\, and of telling the journey of a soul through poem and music. \nWood Song \nby Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) \nI heard a wood-thrush in the dusk\nTwirl three notes and make a star –\nMy heart that walked with bitterness\nCame back from very far. \nThree shining notes were all he had\,\nAnd yet they made a starry call –\nI caught life back against my breast\nAnd kissed it\, scars and all. \nFrom the poetry book “Love Songs”\, Interlude: Songs out of Sorrow (VI. Wood Song). The Macmillan Company\, 1917. Poem is in the public domain. This collection of poems won the 1918 Pulitzer Prize. \nAmong the many unique sounds made by this bird includes the “pit volley”. This sound is represented in the work by five quick repeated notes in a row punctuating the moment as the wood-thrush does in the forest. Variations on other unique sounds from the wood thrush’s repertoire are represented by both timbral and regular trills\, fast rhythmic leaping lines\, and\, at times\, the lyrical singing of a lone bird in the woods. In remaining true to both the bird’s call as well as the poet’s description of it\, the very opening of the work begins with a transcription of one of these birds’ songs “twirling three notes”. Throughout the work there is much freedom given to the oboist to explore creating the song of the wood thrush. Listen for variations and interpretations on their unique song. \nIt was a joy to work on this piece with Dr. Lindabeth Binkley\, who commissioned the work\, and whose beautiful\, lyrical playing allowed me to explore writing for the many colors of the oboe. Her precision in rhythm and ability to play quickly and precisely also allowed me to explore faster rhythmic aspects of the bird’s song. The result is a work that will hopefully remind us all to take time to walk outside and listen to the birds sing. \nThis work was commissioned by Dr. Lindabeth Binkley with a Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant from Central Michigan University. It appears on her CD From Earth And Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label. \nSheet music for this piece is available at the following link: Wood Song for Solo Oboe – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/wood-song-for-solo-oboe-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-lindabeth-binkley-at-idrs-2021/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T160000
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DTSTAMP:20210715T183005Z
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SUMMARY:Premier of "An Orange Tree"\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Leigh Muñoz\, contrabassoon and Lia Uribe\, bassoon at the International Double Reed Society Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:Leigh Muñoz\, contrabassoon and Lia Uribe\, bassoon premier “An Orange Tree”\, by Jenni Brandon\, at the International Double Reed Society Symposium on July 28\, 2021 at 4:00 PM PDT. This is a virtual concert. You can view it at the following link; An Orange Tree – a new work for Contra+Bassoon | International Double Reed Society (idrs.org) \nDr. Lia Uribe and Dr. Leigh Muñoz formed Contra+Bassoon in 2017 to promote new repertoire for bassoon and contrabassoon. Enjoying the unique sound of the combination of the bassoon and contrabassoon\, they work to stimulate creation of new repertoire for this ensemble\, especially those by underrepresented composers. Dr Uribe and Dr Munoz will perform a half recital featuring their Contra+Bassoon commission\, titled “An Orange Tree\,” by composer Jenni Brandon. It was inspired by a poem written by El Salvadoran Alfonso Quijada Urias and reflects his messages of otherness and being away from home. The performance at IDRS will be the world premiere of An Orange Tree.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/premier-of-the-orange-tree-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-leigh-munoz-contrabassoon-and-lia-uribe-bassoon-at-the-international-double-reed-society-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T110000
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SUMMARY:A New Work by Jenni Brandon – “Places We Are From”
DESCRIPTION:Places We Are From\, a new work by Jenni Brandon\, explores the idea of identity and where we come from both geographically\, physically\, and spiritually. This unique exploration is reflected in the make-up of the three (3) different instrumentation options for this work\, using these combinations to tell stories of joy\, hope\, frustration\, and perseverance. The colors and combinations in each version reflect a vision of discovering who we are in unprecedented times and finding happiness in the journey. \nThis work will be available in three versions: \nOboe\, Bassoon\, Piano \nOboe\, Saxophone\, Piano \nSaxophone\, Bassoon\, Piano \nCommissioned by the Post-Haste Reed Duo (Sean Fredenburg– saxophone and Javier Rodriguez\, bassoon) and the Proud Duo (Dora Proud – oboe\, Joseph Proud – saxophone). “Places We Are From” receives its first world premiere during the International Double Reed Society Conference 2nd Virtual Symposium. The IDRS performance of “Places We are From” is on July 29\, 2021 at 10:00 AM PDT. This work is the recipient of the IDRS “50 for 50” commissioning grant in celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary. \nA YouTube Version is available for listening at the following link; https://www.idrs.org/events/university-of-idaho-places-we-are-from-music-by-women-for-oboe-and-bassoon-2. \nAll versions of the score will be available to consortium members by December 1st\, 2021\, for exclusive programming through December 2022 \nConsortium buy-in is $250. Payment Options available:\nPurchase through this page (PayPal)\nVenmo Account: Jenni-Brandon-Bloom-Yoga\nCheck via mail: Contact Jenni (jenni@jennibrandon.com) for the mailing address. A consortium contract will be provided to all participating members to sign once payment is made.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/a-new-work-by-jenni-brandon-places-we-are-from/
LOCATION:The International Double Reed Society\, PO Box 490\, Riderwood\, MD\, 21139-0490\, United States
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