Collaboration with composer Jenni Brandon for a new work for the MCYO Young Artists to Premiere in 2025!

Welcome Young Artists! I am so excited to work with you and create a new piece for you to premiere! This page will be used to share ideas as I write this new work, including personal videos about my composition process, things that inspire our project including pictures and sounds, and a way for me to share the music with you as I’m writing it!  Check back often as I’ll add items to this page and keep you up-to-date on this exciting project!
Warmly, Jenni

About Jenni:
Jenni Brandon stands out as a distinguished composer and conductor, weaving memorable melodies inspired by collaborator stories, nature, and poetry. Her extensive catalogue, of over 100-plus works, spans solo pieces, chamber music, concertos, operas, and orchestral compositions, and two dozen albums across prestigious labels like Delos and MSR Classics feature her music. Brandon’s artistry has earned her top accolades, such as the Sorel Medallion and the American Prize, reflecting her music’s influence on the global stage. Her compositions are required repertoire for leading music competitions and auditions at premier institutions like Juilliard, UT Austin, and the Manhattan School of Music among others. She oversees the global publication and distribution of her works through Jenni Brandon Music, collaborating with top publishers like Boosey & Hawkes, Imagine Music and others. As a conductor, she’s led performances of her works and others, notably her opera “3 PADEREWSKIS” at the Kennedy Center. Beyond her compositions, Brandon champions music education and collaboration, holding workshops nationwide and co-directing Heartland Marimba. With degrees from West Chester University and the University of Texas, plus doctoral studies at USC, Brandon’s academic and professional footprint is significant. Beyond music, she’s a yoga enthusiast, dog lover, and avid scuba diver with her husband.

Video #1: Introduction

Inspiration: Songs and Pictures of Baltimore Orioles

Songs of the Baltimore Oriole (from Baltimore Oriole | Audubon Field Guide):

Song #1

Song #2 – Two Note Calls

Learn more about the Baltimore Oriole:

Baltimore Oriole (maryland.gov)

Baltimore Oriole | Audubon Field Guide

Baltimore Oriole Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Pictures of Baltimore Orioles

Video #2: Bird Songs

Baltimore Oriole Inspiration Collage