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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:Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition\, High School Division Featured Jenni Brandon's Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet
DESCRIPTION:Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition\, High School Division featured Jenni Brandon’s\, Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet as one of the required performance compositions. The College Division featured J.S. Bach\, Fantasy Chromatic . Due to the continuing health crisis\, the competition was held in a virtual Zoom format on Saturday\, June 5\, 2021. The competition was open to all clarinetists\, ages 14–22. The winners are to be announced. \nThe Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition was established in 2015 by Paula Forrest\, in memory of her father. Ms. Forrest lives in Ames\, Iowa\, and is active as a pianist\, teacher\, and artistic director of the Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Association. Additional benefactors are Erika Saunders\, granddaughter of Sidney Forrest\, and her husband\, Brian Saunders. \nThis competition commemorates the significant influence of the renowned artist-teacher\, Sidney Forrest (1918–2013)\, who taught clarinet to hundreds of students nationally and internationally while teaching at the Peabody Conservatory for 40 years\, Interlochen Center for the Arts for 45 years\, and the Catholic University of America for 50 years. \nThe competition is hosted by the University of Maryland’s Clarinet Professor\, Robert DiLutis\, as a major event during the annual Clarinet Symposium on the University of Maryland campus \nSidney Forrest’s vast collection of music for clarinet has been donated to the library of the International Clarinet Association\, located in the Music Department’s Special Collections Library at the University of Maryland. We look forward to the collection being available soon. \nJenni Brandon’s\, Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinet for Solo B-flat Clarinet is inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables. Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \nI. Les Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/sidney-forrest-clarinet-competition-high-school-division-featured-jenni-brandons-chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinet-for-solo-b-flat-clarinet/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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SUMMARY:Goldfish Songs by Jenni Brandon Performed by Michelle Matsumune on Music at Noon
DESCRIPTION:Goldfish Songs\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by Michelle Matsumune on Music at Noon from the Friends of Music at Pasadena Presbyterian Church on June 9\, 2021. This performance may be viewed on YouTube at Michelle Matsumune\, flute – YouTube.  \nGoldfish Songs was written at the request of flutist Danielle Hundley\, a member of the Cincinnati new music ensemble Conundrum. She has always loved fancy goldfish (and in fact movement three is named after her Ryukin goldfish Bela) and imagined a work for flute about some of these beautiful fish. We collaborated on this project to create four short\, descriptive movements about a select variety of fancy goldfish\, choosing these particular goldfish because of their unique attributes. \nPearlscale: A flash in the sunlight\nThe Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety characterized by pearl‐like nodules on the surface of its scales. As he swims\, his scales pick up reflections of sunlight\, creating a creature that shines and shimmers like a jewel under the water. \nCelestial: Looking heavenward…\nThe Celestial Goldfish has a very unique feature—its eyes are positioned atop its head. This gives this goldfish the look of praying\, or looking towards the heavens. This prayer-like quality is reflected in the ghostly harmonics played by the flute in this movement. \nRyukin: “Bela”*\nThe Ryukin is an extremely agile goldfish variety. Its stout belly and well‐formed fins make it an excellent swimmer\, and this movement is fast and furious like these little swimmers. \nLionhead: The Gentle Giant\nThe Lionhead is known as the “puppy‐dog” of goldfish; this slow-moving giant is infamous for becoming tame enough to eat out of your hand. In this movement for alto flute the Lionhead swims gently through the water\, singing a peaceful song. \n*Performed by Greg Milliren. On the CD Songs of California: Music for Winds and Piano \nGoldfish Songs is available for purchase at Jenni Brandon’s website Goldfish Songs for solo flute/alto flute – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/goldfish-songs-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-michelle-matsumune-on-music-at-noon/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jenni Brandon’s Compostela for Solo Bassoon Performed by DaJMasta Using A Multispectral Approach
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s  Compostela for Solo Bassoon performed by DaJMasta using a multispectral approach. The performance was live streamed on June 13\, 2021 at https://www.twitch.tv/dajmasta/. The concert may be see on YouTube at the following link Compostela for Solo Bassoon – Jenni Brandon. \nCompostela for solo bassoon work tells the story of the pilgrimage along The Camino Francés. It is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes through Spain. Premiered during the 2018 International Double Reed Society Conference in Granada\, Spain by the late Eric Varner. \nCompostela for solo bassoon work tells the story of the pilgrimage along The Camino Francés. It is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes through Spain that lead to Santiago de Compostela\, or the church where the bones of St. James the Apostle are said to be buried. The title of this work has two meanings. “Compostela” is translated by some to mean “field of a star”. This comes from the legend of the discovery of St. James the apostle – his body was said to be revealed by a star to Theodomir\, Bishop of Ira Flavia in 813. The Compostela is also the certificate that is given to pilgrims at the completion of their journey\, or when they reach the grand church in Santiago de Compostela which holds the remains of St. James. To me\, the title touches on both the ethereal and the physical of this pilgrimage. It is not so much about the destination\, but the personal journey the pilgrim takes with each step along the Camino de Santiago. As we travel along this path\, the bassoon narrates what we may see and hear\, how we may feel\, and what we discover about ourselves as we take this personal journey. \nThis work was commissioned by Eric Van der Veer Varner\, who introduced me to the Camino de Santiago when we talked about a new work for him during IDRS 2017 at Lawrence University. His enthusiasm and knowledge about the trail inspired me to dig deeper into this pilgrimage I knew nothing about\, but now join many people around the world in being fascinated by the history and meaning of the Camino. It was an honor to write this piece for him to premiere and record.* \nIn one movement\, this work has several sections that highlight the journey along the way. \nI.  Field of Stars \nAlong the Camino Francés thousands of pilgrims have travelled over many centuries in search of answers. Many walk the path for different reasons – spiritual callings\, atonement\, health and fitness\, personal reflection and growth. Whatever the reason\, they all walk the path toward the Santiago de Compostela\, under the same sky and stars. This movement begins our journey toward that field of stars\, and the first steps onto the Camino Francés\, beginning at St Jean Pied de Port. \nII.  Buen Camino! \nThis is a phrase that pilgrims say to each say along the way\, translating to “good way”. It is a greeting of joy\, of hope\, and of good will as they travel this path. Cheerful and light\, the bassoon happily walks along the Camino fresh and open-minded. \nIII.  A Toast of Happiness \nThis comes from the Irache Wine Fountain in Ayegui where Pilgrims can drink wine from an outdoor fountain. There is a quote here that says: “Pilgrim\, if you wish to arrive at Santiago full of strength and vitality\, have a drink of this great wine and make a toast of happiness.” There is a bit of joyful glee in sharing a drink with fellow pilgrims at an outdoor wine fountain \nIV.  I was once… \nWhen leaving the town of Los Arcos\, the pilgrim will pass by a cemetery gate with this saying: “Yo que fui lo que tu eres\, tu seras lo que yo soi.” Or “I was once what you are\, and you will be what I am.” This feels like a beautiful sentiment to remember along this sacred and ancient path\, for the pilgrims are connected through the ages by their calling to walk the Camino and learn from its wisdom. \nV.  The Pit of Bones \nJust outside of Atapuerca is the site of the oldest discovered remains of humans. This fascinating and incredibly poignant place reminds the pilgrim of the connection to each other and of our mortality. Ancient and mysterious\, the bassoon explores what might be found deep in the earth. \nVI.  Cruz del Ferro \nOn the route from Rabanel del Camino to Ponferrada is an Iron cross on top of a 5 meter wooden pole. It is surrounded by stones – people bring stones with them from all over the world and leave them here to represent leaving behind a burden. \nVI.  The Scallop Shell \nThe scallop shell is the symbol of the pilgrimage. Originally pilgrims would receive this shell once they reached Santiago de Compostela to prove that they had walked the Camino. Today\, many pilgrims carry the scallop shell attached to their bags or clothes as a symbol of their journey.  The image of the scallop shell is also found all along the Camino to help the pilgrim stay on the right path. \nCompostela for Solo Bassoon can be purchased at the following link Compostela for Solo Bassoon – Jenni Brandon
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/jenni-brandons-compostela-for-solo-bassoon-performed-by-dajmasta-using-a-multispectral-approach/
LOCATION:Online Zoom or Facebook
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenni Brandon":MAILTO:threepaderewskis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet Performs Found Objects & SNEAK PEAK of a new work by Jenni Brandon in Yarmouth MA
DESCRIPTION:     \nFound Objects by Jenni Brandon  and the Premiere Preview of: Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet– I. Wildflowers   is performed by the Kalliope Reed Quintet at the Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, PO Box 237\, 266 Route 6a (Main Street)\, Yarmouth Port\, MA  02675\, on Sunday\, June 27\, 2021\, at 1:00 PM PDT. \nKalliope will also be performing a SNEAK PEAK at Jenni’s newest work “The Wildflower Quintet” for Reed Quintet\, arranged for Kalliope Quintet.  They will give the full World Premiere during the International Clarinet Association’s Virtual Festival on July 18\, 2021 \nThere is a You Tube  online premiere on Monday\, July 5th\, 4:00 pm PDT. The You Tube link is available here for the premiere. \nThis Contemporary Americana Concert from Kalliope is their opening concert of their 2021 season. It features a beautiful program of living US composers\, alongside an arrangement of Gershwin’s American in Paris. This first in-person concert in 18 months for Kalliope will take place in the gorgeous Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, and feature pieces that reflect the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Works include: \n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Premiere: Mathieu Lussier\, Laurentian Bolero Zach Gulaboff Davis\, Divergences (2020)\nJenni Brandon\, Found Objects: On the Beach (2014)\nBecky Turro\, Thaw (2018)\nPremiere Preview: Jenni Brandon’s\, Wildflower Quintet – I. Wildflowers\nArturo Marquez\, Danzon no. 5 – arranged for reed quintet by Natalie Zemba\nGeorge Gershwin\, An American in Paris – arranged for reed quintet by Raaf Hekkema\n\n\n\n\n\nMore details about the concert are available here at this link. \nComposer notes about Found Objects: On the Beach  and the Wildflower Quintet follow: \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 of approximately 23 minutes. \nPremiered by the PEN Trio (Nora Lewis-oboe\, Phillip Paglialonga-clarinet\, and Eric Van der Veer Varner-bassoon)\, this work is published by TrevCo Music Publishing\,  on the new PEN Trio Collection Series! \n  \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 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-performs-found-objects-sneak-peak-of-a-new-work-by-jenni-brandon-in-yarmouth-ma/
LOCATION:Yarmouth New Church Preservation\, PO Box 237\, 266 Route 6a (Main Street)\, Yarmouth Port\, MA\, 02675\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalliope Reed Quintet":MAILTO:https://kalliopereedquintet.com/contact/
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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
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