program notes
- Jenni Brandon
Wood Song for Solo Oboe (2019)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”.
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Love Songs for Soprano & Oboe (2014)Love Songs is a collection of texts that honors the strength and perseverance of a Native American woman – a story that she might tell to her child while she rocked the child to sleep.
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Going to The Sun: Snapshots from Glacier National Park (2016)A duet for oboe and bassoon, this work explores the beauty of Glacier National Park in Montana via a series of musical "snapshots" depicting its scenery and natural wonders.
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The Sequoia Trio (2009)
Inspired by quotes about the great Sequoia trees in John Muir’s book, The Yosemite, each movement of The Sequoia Trio for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon celebrates a different characteristic of these proud, giant trees.
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Metamorphosis for Two Oboes & Piano (2018)
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