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 Gina Cuffari. 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)

The 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.