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SUMMARY:Sonora Winds & Jenni Brandon Present The Sequoia Trio to Middle and High School Students and Conducted A Discussion About The Music
DESCRIPTION:Through an educational grant the Sonora Winds (Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon) ) invited Jenni Brandon\, composer\, to join them as they presented concerts and spoke remotely to middle school and high school students across the country during the spring of 2021.  During these online sessions\, Sonora Winds presented a pre-recorded video of Jenni’s work “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”\, including pictures of Sequoia Trees\, and the text of John Muir that inspired the work. \nAfter the music portion\, the ensemble and Jenni answered questions about the music and being a musician and composer asked by the students and their teachers in an interactive and informative session. \nThe following schools\, thus far\, have participated in the Sonora Winds & Jenni Brandon program: \nOlson Middle School\, Minneapolis\, MN with teacher Brian Hadley – April 29\, 2021 \nWoodberry High School\, Woodbury\, MN with teacher Tark M. Katzenmeyer – May 7\, 2021 \nHenry Sibley High School\, Mendota Heights\, MN with teacher Erik Christianson – May 7\, 2021 \nThere are other middle school and high school programs scheduled. \nMore information about the Sonora Winds: \nThe Sonora Winds\, a Twin Cities-based woodwind chamber group\, believes that access to excellent classical music enriches lives. By presenting unique music through outreach and education\, overlooked composers and well-known standards can be discovered\, rediscovered\, and appreciated on an intellectual and emotional level. By performing and discussing programs\, the musicians of Sonora winds can stimulate\, enrich\, and impact varied audiences. \nThe three women of the Sonora Winds\, Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon)\, are eagerly searching for new repertoire that will entertain and educate. They are motivated to continue sharing these unique programs with all audiences across the United States\, and beyond. \nVisit Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians for more information. \nI had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. I knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees I turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio (oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music) takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe.   Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain in order to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nMovement I Sequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree \n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \nMovement II.“A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…” \n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.” \nMovement III. The Three Graces \n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nMovement IV. The Noble Trees \n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912 \nby John Muir \nText is in the public domain. \nThis work appears on two CDs: \nSONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFROM EARTH & SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON  on the Blue Griffin Recording label \n“The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon” sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sonora-winds-jenni-brandon-present-the-sequoia-trio-to-middle-and-high-school-students-and-conducted-a-discussion-about-the-music/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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SUMMARY:International Clarinet Association (ICA) Composer of the Month May 2021 – Jenni Brandon
DESCRIPTION:The International Clarinet Association (ICA) selected Jenni Brandon as their Composer of the Month for May 2021. As a new feature\, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month\,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet. The featured composition of Jenni’s works is her composition: “Starry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet”.. As a new feature\, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month\,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet. The featured composition of Jenni’s works is her composition: “Starry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet”. \n“Starry Night” is a three-movement work for solo B-flat clarinet that tells of the night skies and the fascination with what lies in them. Jenni said “I used text and poetry as inspiration for each of the movements that relate to the stars and the skies\, including poetry and texts from Gerard Manley Hopkins\, John Keats\, and Van Gogh (whose painting is also the inspiration for the title of this work)”. \nThis work was written for Los Angeles clarinetist Virginia Costa Figueiredo and was premiered by her in February 2013 in Los Angeles. She recorded it in 2014 and it appears on her CD “Seule”. You can read the poetry that inspired it here. \nJenni stated\, “I have quite a few pieces that feature the clarinet. I love exploring the colors of the clarinet\, and I’ve been fortunate to get to write works for some truly wonderful performers. Below are my solo and duo works for clarinet\, with links to more information”: \nSOLO \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette for solo B-flat clarinet: 7-movement work inspired by Aesop’s Fables \nStardust for solo E-flat Clarinet: 3 movements exploring the great American songbook writers of the 20th century \nStarry Night for solo B-flat Clarinet \nPleistocene Epoch: The Great Ice Age for solo Bass Clarinet: tells the story of the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles and some of the extinct animals found in the tar that roamed the area over 10\,000 years ago. \nDUO \nCumulonimbus: The King of Clouds for B-flat Clarinet and Piano: Telling the story of the massive Cumulonimbus cloud and a coming storm. \nShades of Violet for B-flat Clarinet and Viola: The story and history of the color violet \nMultitudinous Stars and Spring Waters for B-flat clarinet and Soprano: Originally for Oboe and Soprano\, this work uses translated Chinese poems from women poets to tell a story of love\, death\, life\, and what we hold close to our hearts. \nI also have a number of larger chamber works that include clarinet\, which you can find under the “chamber music” section of my website: Chamber Music Archives – Jenni Brandon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/international-clarinet-association-ica-composer-of-the-month-may-2021-jenni-brandon/
LOCATION:International Clarinet Association\, 829 Bethel Road\, #216\, Columbus\, OH\, 43214\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Evan Duffy At Miami University\, Souers Recital Hall
DESCRIPTION:“Colored Stones”\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Evan Duffy At Miami University\, Souers Recital Hall on May 1\, 2021. The performance can be viewed on YouTube. \n“Colored Stones” for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli – Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing and is also available on Jenni’s website at Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com). \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-evan-duffy-at-miami-university-souers-recital-hall/
LOCATION:Miami of Ohio\, 109 Presser Hall\, Oxford\, OH\, 45056\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s  Goldfish Songs Performed by Christina Medawar Flute\, With Artwork by Heidi Barnett
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s  Goldfish Songs performed on May 1\, 2021\, 5:30 PST by Christina Medawar flute\, with artwork by Heidi Barnett \nThe Sustain Music Project presents the second concert in the spring 2021 series “Paint the Music” \,Illumination\, in which local classical musicians and visual artists\, from the Seattle Washington area collaborate to create unique evenings of music and art. \nProgram: \nGoldfish Songs – Jenni Brandon (program notes follow 1) \nLeft Behind – Sarah Bassingthwaighte \nHxo – Sungji Hong \nSonata Flautissima – Miguel del Aguila \nGoldfish Songs1 was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight \nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward… \nThe Celestial Goldfish has a unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head. This gives this goldfish the look of praying or looking towards the heavens. This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”* \nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant \nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow-moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand. In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \nGoldfish Songs sheet music is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-goldfish-songs-performed-by-christina-medawar-flute-with-artwork-by-heidi-barnett/
LOCATION:Sustain Music Project\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOrpge9P5kg\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T170000
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon Performed by Bredon Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Bredon Wilkins on May 10\, 2021. His performance is available for viewing on YouTube at The Sequoia Trio – Jenni Brandon – YouTube. \nJenni had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. She knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees she turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio (oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music) takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe. Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain in order to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nThis work appears on two CDs:\nSongs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFrom Earth & Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label \nSequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \n “A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…”\n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.”\nThe Three Graces\n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nThe Noble Trees\n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912\nby John Muir\nText is in the public domain. \nThe Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music is available on www.jennibrandon.com at this link The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-bredon-wilkins-2/
LOCATION:YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T181500
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SUMMARY:Composer Conversation Series #5\, Jenni & Matthew Speak With Mendel Lee Founder of nienteForte Contemporary Music & Asst Director of Bands\, Tulane University
DESCRIPTION:Link with Matthew Coley\, Heartland Marimba and Jenni Brandon\, Jenni Brandon Music in their Composer Conversation Series #5. Join them in this Online Event Wednesday\, May 12\, 2021 at 5 PM PDT – 6:15 PM PDT \nThis episode features Mendel Lee (b. 1975) is a composer and musician residing in New Orleans\, Louisiana. He is currently the Founder and President of nienteForte Contemporary Music\, a composer and performer with Versipel New Music\, and an Assistant Director of Bands at Tulane University. \ncomposition and nienteForte \nperformance \nmarching arts \nother
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/in-conversation-with-a-composer-series-5-jenni-matthew-speak-with-mendel-lee-founder-of-nienteforte-contemporary-music-asst-director-of-bands-tulane-university/
LOCATION:Heartland Marimba Quartet Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T200000
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Goldfish Songs From Laguna Live; Live at the Museum With Webb and Matsumune
DESCRIPTION:Live at the Museum from Laguna Beach Live \, “Goldfish Songs” for solo / alto flute by Jenni Brandon was performed by Michelle Matsumune on May 13\, 2021. Michelle and Christin Webb played in a Live at the Museum concert.  You can view the concert on YouTube: \nMichelle Matsumune\, flute \nChristin Webb\, bassoon \n0:00-Introductions \n2:18-Prelude from Cinquiéme Concert (1724) François Couperin (1668-1733) \n5:30 Ave Generosa (ca.1140) Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) \n10:30-Allegro from Sonata in A minor for flute solo (1747) Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) \n15:30-Two Venezuelan Waltzes (ca. 1940) “Andreina”- \n16:58-Two Venezuelan Waltzes (ca. 1940) “Carora” Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) (arr. for bassoon by Paquito d’Rivera) \n20:18-Elegie-Etude (1891) Johannes Donjon (1839-1912) \n23:20-Syrinx (1912) Claude Debussy (1862-1918) \n27:36-Bassoon Set (1996)-I. Moderato con anima \n29:22-Bassoon Set (1996)-II. Vivo \n30:20-Bassoon Set (1996)-III. Lento e teneramente \n32:37-Bassoon Set (1996)-IV. Allegretto Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941) \n34:42–Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008) -1. Pearlscale: A flash in the sunlight \n36:06-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-2. Celestial: Looking heavenward… \n38:31-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-3. Ryukin: “Bela” \n39:41-Goldfish Songs for Solo Flute (2008)-4. Lionhead: The Gentle Giant Jenni Brandon (b. 1977) \n42:53-Zinfandel (2010) Reena Esmail (b. 1983) \n49:52-moveit (2020) Carlos Simon (b. 1986) \n53:53-Musette from Cinquiéme Concert (1724) François Couperin (1668-1733) \n“Goldfish Songs”\, for solo flute/alto flute\, was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight\nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward…\nThe Celestial Goldfish has a very unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head.  This gives this goldfish the look of praying\, or looking towards the heavens.  This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”*\nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant\nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand.  In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. \n*Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \n“Goldfish Songs” for solo flute/alto flute sheet music is available at Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-goldfish-songs-from-laguna-live-live-at-the-museum-with-webb-and-matsumune/
LOCATION:Laguna Art Museum\, 307 Cliff Drive\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Double Helix\, by Jenni Brandon\, Presented by Tucker Van Gundy at UT Austin
DESCRIPTION:Double Helix\, by Jenni Brandon is presented by Tucker Van Gundy at the University of Texas at Austin on May 15\, 2021\, 9AM PDT in an online YouTube concert. This is an all duet-program\, featuring the works of: \n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nPierre Gabaye\nDouble Helix by Jenni Brandon\n\n\n\nThe performers are \n\n\n\nTucker Van Gundy\, Bassoon\nBrigit Fitzgerald\, Bassoon\nMcKena Stickney\, Flute\nMi-Young Kim\, Piano\n\n\n\n“Double Helix” was commissioned by Christin Schillinger of Miami University of Ohio\, this work takes its inspiration from the sculpture “Double Helix” by sculptor Susan Hawkins of Long Beach\, California. \n“Double Helix for bassoon and piano” (bassoon and piano sheet music) was commissioned in 2014 by bassoonist Christin Schillinger to premiere and perform with Jed Moss on piano. This work is inspired by the sculpture of the same name by Long Beach\, California sculptor Susan Hawkins. This sculpture (pictured on the cover of this score) depicts two separate figures dancing around each other\, weaving their stories together\, but never touching. I loved the idea of using terms that are frequently used to describe dance and began to see the curves and lines and unique topography of these sculptures as fluid and moving. The bassoon and the piano become these two dancers\, gracefully moving across a stage to tell the story of this beautiful sculpture. \nIn “Prelude: Intertwine” the figures dance around each other\, one at first (the piano)\, and then the bassoon joining in\, flowing\, and weaving in and out of each other. As they move into the “Entrechat” you can hear the fast movement of the feet as the dancer leaps from the floor\, crossing and uncrossing the feet in mid-air as represented by the repeated staccato notes throughout this section. After much joyful leaping\, the bassoon and piano take turns with solos in “Divertissement: Gentle Beauty.” Leading into the section “Soar” which begins innocuously enough\, the dancers slowly begin to climb higher and higher\, reaching a climax in this section as the bassoon dazzles with its range and the piano moves deftly from one end of the keyboard to the other. Finally\, in “Postlude (Epilogue)” the original intertwine theme returns\, allowing the dancers to shift and flow gently around each other\, gently shifting back into the still image of the sculpture as the sound fades away. \n“Double Helix for bassoon and piano” sheet music is available for purchase at the preceding and following link; Double Helix for bassoon and piano
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/double-helix-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-tucker-van-gundy-at-ut-austin/
LOCATION:YouTube
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon Performed by Kate MacKenzie\, Konnect Club: The Sound Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Kate MacKenzie\, bassoon of the Konnect Club: The Sound Ensemble performed “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon in a virtual concert on May 15\, 2021 at https://livemusicproject.org/event/konnect-club-the-sound-ensemble-musicians-choice-3-0/ \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli — Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing”\, moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to have Colored Stones for solo bassoon chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing and at JenniBrandon.com Colored Stones – solo bassoon (sheet music).
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-kate-mackenzie-konnect-club-the-sound-ensemble/
LOCATION:Facebook Live
ORGANIZER;CN="Live Music Project":MAILTO:megan@livemusicproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T210000
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SUMMARY:“Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon Presented by Chamber Music of Maryville\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:“Music Now” a 21st century music recital by the Chamber Music of Maryville\, Washington presents “Colored Stones” by Jenni Brandon on May 15\, 2021 at 7:00 PM PDT. This is an online event on Facebook at “Music Now” 21st Century Music Recital | Facebook.  Maryville is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. \nThe program for the online concert is: \n\n“Colored Stones for solo bassoon” by Jenni Brandon\nDr. Kate MacKenzie\, bassoon\n“Family Miniature” by Andrew Hull\nSungmin Lee\, guitar\n“Hiraeth” by San Han\nSan Han\, piano\n“ElevenTwelve” by Joanna Ross Hersey\nStacey Eliason\, horn\n“Etude #2” and “Bossa” by Dain Herndon\nDain Herndon\, guitar\n\nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli–  Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon sheet music is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing  or Colored Stones – solo bassoon sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-presented-by-chamber-music-of-maryville-washington/
LOCATION:YouTube
ORGANIZER;CN="Chamber Music of Maryville%2C Washington":MAILTO:@ChamberMusicMarysville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20210517T195556Z
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon & The Sonora Winds Present “The Sequoia Trio” to Middle and High School Students and Conducted A Discussion About The Music
DESCRIPTION:Through an educational grant the Sonora Winds (Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon) ) invited Jenni Brandon\, composer\, to join them as they presented concerts and spoke remotely to middle school and high school students across the country during the spring of 2021.  During these online sessions\, Sonora Winds presented a pre-recorded video of Jenni’s work “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”\, including pictures of Sequoia Trees\, and the text of John Muir that inspired the work. \nAfter the music portion\, the ensemble and Jenni answered questions about the music and being a musician and composer asked by the students and their teachers in an interactive and informative session. \nThe following schools\, thus far\, have participated in the Sonora Winds & Jenni Brandon program: \nPanorama Middle School in Colorado Springs\, CO – May 20\, 2021 \nRoseville Middle School\, Roseville\, MN  May 25\, 2021 \nRoseville Middle School\, Roseville\, MN  May 27\, 2021 \n  \nThere are other middle school and high school programs scheduled. \nMore information about the Sonora Winds: \nThe Sonora Winds\, a Twin Cities-based woodwind chamber group\, believes that access to excellent classical music enriches lives. By presenting unique music through outreach and education\, overlooked composers and well-known standards can be discovered\, rediscovered\, and appreciated on an intellectual and emotional level. By performing and discussing programs\, the musicians of Sonora winds can stimulate\, enrich\, and impact varied audiences. \nThe three women of the Sonora Winds\, Madeline Miller (oboe)\, Anastasiya Nyzkodub (clarinet)\, and Marta Troicki (bassoon)\, are eagerly searching for new repertoire that will entertain and educate. They are motivated to continue sharing these unique programs with all audiences across the United States\, and beyond. \nVisit Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians Sonora Winds – Passionate Musicians for more information. \nI had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. I knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees I turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio (oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music) takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe.   Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain in order to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nMovement I Sequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree \n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \nMovement II.“A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…” \n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.” \nMovement III. The Three Graces \n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nMovement IV. The Noble Trees \n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912 \nby John Muir \nText is in the public domain. \nThis work appears on two CDs: \nSONGS OF CALIFORNIA: MUSIC FOR WINDS AND PIANO\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFROM EARTH & SKY: MUSIC OF JENNI BRANDON  on the Blue Griffin Recording label \n“The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon” sheet music is available on Jenni’s website at “The Sequoia Trio for oboe\, clarinet\, and bassoon”
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandon-the-sonora-winds-present-the-sequoia-trio-to-middle-and-high-school-students-and-conducted-a-discussion-about-the-music/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210522T180000
DTSTAMP:20210530T210633Z
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SUMMARY:SAI Women Composers Concert --- She Sings: Music by Women Composers
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Alumnae and Patroness Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) hosted an in-person women composers concert fundraiser for the Lincoln Music Teachers Association Music Outreach Program (LMTA-MOP) at 4 p.m. Saturday\, May 22\, 2021 at New Visions Community United Methodist Church (formerly Calvary UMC)\, 1610 S. 11th St.\, Lincoln\, NE 68502-2206 \nThe program was livestreamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/291092939165541.e \nFeatured women composers were; Jenni Brandon\, Melody Bober\, Catherine Rollin\, Maria Luisa Anido\, Theresa Martin\, Teresa de Rogatis\, Maria Szymanowska and Krista Vázquez-Connelly.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sai-women-composers-concert-she-sings-music-by-women-composers/
LOCATION:New Visions Community United Methodist Church\, 1610 S. 11th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68502-2206\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Alpha Iota - Lincoln Alumnae/Patroness Chapter":MAILTO:402-937-8724
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T210000
DTSTAMP:20210531T185038Z
CREATED:20210531T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T185038Z
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SUMMARY:“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier Park” by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Cape Symphony
DESCRIPTION:“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier Park” by Jenni Brandon performed by the Cape Symphony and Mary Cicconetti\, oboe and Rachel Juszczak\, bassoon. The concert took place on May 19\, 2021 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Falmouth Rd\, Cotuit MA 4404\, 508-428-0669. \n“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park” for oboe and bassoon explores the beauty of Glacier National Park in Montana.  When Jennifer Gookin Cavanaugh approached me about writing a work\, she told me how much she has always loved visiting the park and that it had been a family tradition for many years. Both Jennifer and Elizabeth Ball Crawford\, who premiered this work\, taught at the University of Montana at the time of writing this work. I thought it fitting to write a work that highlighted the performers’ close connection to the area in which they lived. \nAs I began to spend time with hiking books\, topographical maps\, and pictures taken by many visitors to the park over the years\, I knew that a work about a journey through this park would be a great way to share not only Jennifer’s memories\, but also the many travelers on the Going to the Sun Road.  Those fifty miles across the park bring the visitor in contact with lakes\, weeping walls\, animals\, meadows\, the Continental Divide\, and the power of the glacier that now moves closer and closer to extinction due to climate change. \nThe work is in one movement; however\, it is broken into several sections. I liked the idea of telling these stories like looking back at snapshots you might take on your vacation to remind you of these natural and manmade wonders: \nEarly morning on the Road\nFifty miles begin…\nSunrise on Lake McDonald\nDriving the Loop\nThe Weeping Wall\nStepping onto Jackson Glacier Overlook\nJackson Glacier\nSunset at the end of The Road \nThe oboe and bassoon are great story-telling instruments\, lending their voices and character to each of these sections\, painting the landscape with texture\, range\, and song. And while the vastness and beauty of this park is too big to capture in any work of music\, it is my hope that the listener can travel this road with us through this natural wonder and remember the importance of supporting our National Parks. \n  \n“Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park”\,  sheet music and sound bite is available on Jenni’s website at the link “Going to the Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park”.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/going-to-the-sun-snapshots-from-glacier-park-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-cape-symphony/
LOCATION:Cotuit Center for the Arts\, 4404 Falmouth Rd.\, Cotuit\, MA\, 02635\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Symphony":MAILTO:info@capesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T170000
DTSTAMP:20210530T220353Z
CREATED:20210530T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T220353Z
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon Performed by Bredon Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Bredon Wilkins on May 27\, 2021. His performance is available for viewing on YouTube at The Sequoia Trio – Jenni Brandon – YouTube \nJenni had returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. She knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees she turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio (oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music) takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe. Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain in order to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nThis piece was written during Jenni’s composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nThis work appears on two CDs:\nSongs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFrom Earth & Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label \nSequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \n “A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…”\n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.”\nThe Three Graces\n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nThe Noble Trees\n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912\nby John Muir\nText is in the public domain. \nThe Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music is available on www.jennibrandon.com at this link The Sequoia Trio – oboe\, clarinet\, bassoon sheet music
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-bredon-wilkins/
LOCATION:YouTube
ORGANIZER;CN="Bredon Wilkins":MAILTO:http://www.brendonwilkins.com/contact
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