From Tajikistan to Brazil - August 2022
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Cellist Marjona Khasanova and pianist Jennifer Heemstra formed the Atlas Trio with two professional Brazilian violinists, Joao Machado & Cristiane de Leon. Atlas Trio performed at Escola de Musica, Universidade de Brasilia, Casa Thomas Jefferson, Iate Clube de Brasilia, SARAH Kubitschek Hospital and worked extensively with Instituto Riciclando Sons (IRS). IRS is a Civil Society Organization of Public Interest (OSCIP) that uses education as an instrument for re-socialization, social and productive inclusion for children, adolescents, young people and families in the Administrative Region, the Structural City built on the largest garbage dump in Latin America, the Structural Dumpster-DF, Brazil.
Roll Tide in South Lake, Brazil - June 2022
Soprano Susan Williams & pianist Jennifer Heemstra toured Brasilia, Brazil and premiered two songs by Dr. Rosephany Powell, Healing was written in memory of the Covid-19 pandemic and Dying in remembrance of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2020.
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Hessler Street Duo in Brasilia, Brazil - January 2022
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Due to last minute changes in local COVID-19 preventative measures in Brasilia, the Hessler Street Duo was unable to perform at public venues. A series of online masterclasses and concerts were scheduled instead.
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Michigan State University Pilot Study Abroad Program 2020
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Kaleidoscope a journey through time Monday 2 March 2020 at 7:00 pm Be transported by the soaring melodies of the Michigan State University Spartan Winds led by Tasha Warren with pianist Jennifer Heemstra as they present a concert of classical, contemporary & jazz works. As a tribute to Decedge 2020 come hear movie hit songs from James Bond and Besame Mucho. This concert is part of the Michigan State University Study Abroad Pilot Program. The Spartan Winds – Mia Zamora, Valerie Nuzzolo, Tasha Warren and Marissa Mitchell along with Jennifer Heemstra will perform works by German, French, Italian, Argentinian and American composers. They will tour India with the Pitch Pipe Foundation and are grateful for the opportunity to kick off their week with a performance at the Goethe – Institute / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata. |
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The Hessler Street Duo returns to Tajikistan October 2019
The Hessler Street Duo, members Patrick Yim (violin) and Jennifer Heemstra (piano)
Program: Grieg - Sonata No 3 Op 45 | Amy Marcy Cheney Beach - Romance for violin and piano, Op 23 | Gershwin - An American in Paris (arranged by Jascha Heifetz) | Schoenfield - Café Music for piano trio | Debussy - Sonata for violin and piano Mvt I | Шаҳидӣ - Ситораи Ман | Gang - The Sun Shines on Tashikuergan
Program: Grieg - Sonata No 3 Op 45 | Amy Marcy Cheney Beach - Romance for violin and piano, Op 23 | Gershwin - An American in Paris (arranged by Jascha Heifetz) | Schoenfield - Café Music for piano trio | Debussy - Sonata for violin and piano Mvt I | Шаҳидӣ - Ситораи Ман | Gang - The Sun Shines on Tashikuergan
Nepal & Tajikistan Tour Summer 2019
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Soprano Susan Williams & pianist Jennifer Heemstra will tour Tajikistan & Nepal.
Tajikistan: July 2 - Ayni Opera & Ballet Theatre July 5 - President's Orchestra of Tajikistan July 6 - President's Orchestra of Tajikistan July 7 - Dushanbe Serena Hotel Nepal: July 9 - Srijana College of Fine Arts, Uttardhoka - Nepal Hip-Hop Foundation, Thamel July 10 - Nepal Music Center, Pinglasthan - Kathmandu University School of Music - Le Sherpa, Kathmandu Program: Rachmaninoff - Op 21 No 5 & 7 | Fauré - Après un rêve | Pierne - Serenade | Gounod - Vien' les gazons sont verts! | Schubert - Die Forelle (The Trout), An die Musik, Frühlingsglaube, D. 686, Seligkeit, Der Jüngling an der Quelle | Rogers and Hammerstein - Climb Every Mountain | Gershwin - Summertime | Bernstein - A Little Bit in Love | Louiguy - La vie en Rose | Donizetti - O luce di quest' anima | Strauss - Adele's Audition Aria, Laughing Song by | arr. Jay Althouse - Shenandoah | arr. Mark Hayes - The Water is Wide |
The Silk Road Tour Spring 2019
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The Hessler Street Duo, members Patrick Yim (violin) and Jennifer Heemstra (piano) toured the United Arab Emirates, India & Tajikistan. India April 29 - The Hyatt Regency Kolkata April 30 - Goethe - Institut /Max Mueller Bhavan UAE May 2 - American University of Sharjah Tajikistan May 3 - private event May 4 - Dushanbe Serena Hotel May 5 - Bactria Cultural Center May 6 - Ismaili Center Dushanbe May 7 - American Councils May 8 - Shahidi School of Music |
Program:
Shostakovitch - Jazz Suite | Grieg - Sonata No 3 Op 45 | Elena Kats-Chernin - Eliza Aria from Wild Swans | Ponce arr Heifetz - Estrellita | Yao Chen - Miles Upon Miles for solo violin (2018) | Austin Yip - Sancai from Miles Upon Miles | Myco - Elegy | Jay Ungar - Ashokan Farewell | Gershwin - Embraceable You
Shostakovitch - Jazz Suite | Grieg - Sonata No 3 Op 45 | Elena Kats-Chernin - Eliza Aria from Wild Swans | Ponce arr Heifetz - Estrellita | Yao Chen - Miles Upon Miles for solo violin (2018) | Austin Yip - Sancai from Miles Upon Miles | Myco - Elegy | Jay Ungar - Ashokan Farewell | Gershwin - Embraceable You
India and Tajikistan Tour December 2018
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The Bijou Trio, members Courtney Miller (oboe), Jennifer Heemstra (piano) and Benjamin Coelho (bassoon).
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Join us in India:
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Join us in Tajikistan:
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Dec 20 - The Newtown School
Dec 20 - Piali Ashar Alo Dec 21 - Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy Dec 24 - Hyatt Regency Kolkata |
Dec 26 - College of Music
Dec 27 - Shahidi School of Music Dec 28 - Dushanbe International School Dec 29 - Bactria Cultural Center Dec 30 - Hilton Hotel Dushanbe |
Program:
Eurico Carrapatoso - O Eterno Feminino em Peer Gynt | Frances Poulenc - Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
Ludwig von Beethoven - Piano Trio Op 11 in B flat major, "Gassenhauer"
Ennio Morricone - Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission | Elena Kats-Chernin - Afterwards
Daniel Baldwin - Awatovi
Eurico Carrapatoso - O Eterno Feminino em Peer Gynt | Frances Poulenc - Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
Ludwig von Beethoven - Piano Trio Op 11 in B flat major, "Gassenhauer"
Ennio Morricone - Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission | Elena Kats-Chernin - Afterwards
Daniel Baldwin - Awatovi
Washington, D.C. Tour July 2018
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5 for the Future a Piano Quintet, members Carrie Pierce (cello), Wendy Case (violin), Joel Pagan (viola), Jennifer Heemstra (piano), Er-Gene Kahng (violin).
Program:
Piano Quintet No. 1 The Offering by Elena Kats-Chernin
Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Opus 67, II. Adagio espressivo by Mrs. H.H.A. Beach
Piano Quintet III. Juba by Florence Price
Program:
Piano Quintet No. 1 The Offering by Elena Kats-Chernin
Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Opus 67, II. Adagio espressivo by Mrs. H.H.A. Beach
Piano Quintet III. Juba by Florence Price
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument July 28, 2018 at 2:30 pm |
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Anderson House Ballroom July 29, 2018 at 4 pm |
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Episcopal Church of the Ascension July 30, 2018 at 7 pm |
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The Falls Church Episcopal Church July 31, 2018 at 8 pm |
Veteran Valentine Tour February 2018
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Classical Concert for Vets Mansion on O July 12, 2018 at 4 pm Veterans enter free but must reserve in advance. Join us as we honor our nation’s veterans with an afternoon of classical music. Pitch Pipe Foundation brings you the works of Debussy, Beethoven and Mozart performed by Internationally acclaimed pianist Jennifer Heemstra and award-winning violinist Wendy Case. |
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Salute to our Veterans
Smithsonian National Postal Museum February 14, 2018 at 6 pm Join us for a free evening concert this Valentine’s Day to reflect upon the many forms of love. All are welcome to enjoy the concert and explore the museum after-hours. We will also have a pop-up thank you note writing station, allowing concert participants to contribute to the cause of National Salute Week in a unique and personal way. The messages crafted during the program will be sent to veterans via Operation Gratitude. |
India & Nepal Tour January 2018
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Kolkata, India Concert Series with Carrie Pierce and Jennifer Heemstra, assisted by Mac Wyn:
Jan 11 - Hathor Health Fair Uttam Mancha Kalighat Jan 13 - Hyatt Regency Hotel Jan 15 - South City International School Kathmandu, Nepal Concert Series with Carrie Pierce and Jennifer Heemstra, assisted by Mac Wyn: Jan 19 - Maiti Nepal Jan 22 - Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory |
Kolkata Classics Tour November 2017
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James Forger Professor of Saxophone and Dean of the College of Music at Michigan State University, Deborah Moriarty, Chair of the Piano Department at MSU and pianist Jennifer Heemstra performed in Kolkata, India.
Partnering with The Kolkata Classics, Forger, Moriarty and Heemstra worked with trafficked women and children at the sixth Kolkata Classics Hathor Health Fair, entertained the people of Kolkata in a large public concert, held an interactive kids concert at South City International School and enchanted guests at a private concert at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. |
Michigan Veterans Affairs Tour August 2017
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Pianist Jennifer Heemstra and cellist Carrie Pierce performed a series of free concerts at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers across Michigan to honor those who have sacrificed for our country.
Detroit Ann Arbor Saginaw Iron Mountain The Veterans Affairs tour will continue into 2018 and will include a special patriotic salute to Veterans on Valentines Day 2018! |
Nepal & India Tour July 2017
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July 2017 singer Chelsea Coyne and pianist Jennifer Heemstra toured Nepal performing in a series of free concerts for impoverished and vulnerable communities. They also gave free master classes to music students at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, the Nepal Music Center and the Sushila Arts Academy. |