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Laura Pettigrew - Composer

The Artist
FEBRUARY 2018

It was a tremendous honour attending the prestigious ceremony in Ottawa on Parliament Hill February 13, 2018
to celebrate the culmination of
Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Canada 150 celebrations, in particular the 
Sesquie Fanfare  project
. The flagship project of the TSO's Canada Mosaic presented 40 new orchestral works
written 
by composers across Canada and performed by orchestras in every province
as well as  
the Yukon  and Northwest Territories.  
​

Toronto Symphony Orchestra presented a custom-made book of the 40 scores and CD of the 40 Sesquie Fanfares to
Minister of Heritage, Hon. Mélanie Joly M.P., to thank her and the Department of Canadian Heritage for their
support of the Canada Mosaic project. Composers in attendance signed the book of scores  presented
to Minister Joly.  Following presentation the book of Sesquie Fanfare scores and
CD  were ​added to the collection of the Library & Archives Canada


Photo credit: David Kawai/Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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USA PREMIERE

​ECHOES ON DECEPTION LAKE

Laurel Swinden
flute, Dr. Oliver Jia, piano 
 UTRGV, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg Texas February 27, 2018 

​
Echoes on Deception Lake was recorded by Laurel Swinden, flute  Stephanie Mara, piano  on
"Celebrating Canadian Women!”  featuring works by Canadian Women composers
CD  available from
http://laurelswinden.com CDBaby, Canadian Music Centre. 
Digital downloads available from: ITunes, CMC



​JANUARY 2018 

Recipient  2017 Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts Artist Award, REGINA ARTIST AWARD
supported by the  Harry Nick Kangles fund . The funds will support  creation of  a new work for
Flute duet and piano  which will be premiered and recorded to a compilation
of my works for flute (solo, ensemble and with orchestra) expected released 2019

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DECEMBER 2017

“Soaring on Eagles Wings” was chosen for the CD recording project set up by
Associazione Chaminade  and the Ensemble Chaminade in March 2018 in Trento Italy 
​featuring  works by ​nine women composers from  
Lithuania, Jordan, Greece,
Italy, France, ​China, Canada. Australia and Argentina

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​​PREMIERE

​​​ ​​Dòchas

Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Maestra Keri-Lynn Wilson
Roy Thomson Hall Toronto ON
December 5, 2017
Live recording:  
https://www.facebook.com/torontosymphonyorchestra/videos/10155495149844773/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgF8BIaDyrA


Commissioned by Toronto  Symphony Orchestra for their Canada Mosaic Sesquie Project 
to commemorate Canada's 150th, Sesquicentennial  of the Confederation of Canada
with financial assistance from the Government of Canada
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​ NOVEMBER  2017

​PREMIERE

​​​ ​​Dòchas

Regina Symphony Orchestra
Maestro Gordon Gerrard
​Conexus Arts Centre Regina SK 
November 25, 2017  


Commissioned by Toronto  Symphony Orchestra for their Canada Mosaic Sesqui Project 
to commemorate Canada's 150th, Sesquicentennial  of the Confederation of Canada
​ with financial assistance from the Government of Canada
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OCTOBER 2017

​WORLD PREMIERE


ELPIS

​Janice Joyce Robinson, Flute, Jan Adams , piano

​University of West Georgia Kathy Cashen Recital Hall
​October 24, 2017, Carrollton GA USA 


Works by  composers past and present  Honoured as the only Canadain composr on the program
Grateful acknowledgement to the Saskatchewan Arts Board ​​ 

Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel Grant and my sponsors ,
colleagues, avid supporters of the arts:   Wilma and David Wessel,  Joanne and Doug Durst​



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SEPTEMBER  2017

EUROPEAN PREMIERE

BLUE EYED GRASS

Kim Hickey, piccolo, Ailsa Aitkenhead, piano

  Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Queens Cross Church
​Septemmbe 22, 2017 
 Glasgow Scotland

Honoured being the only Canadian woman composer on the program

​
​Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel Grant and 
my sponsors ,
colleagues, avid supporters of the arts:   Wilma and David Wessel, Wayne Slinn and Julie Atter

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​JUNE 2017

WORLD  PREMIERE 

AURORA FOR BRASS QUINTET
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Commissioned and premiered  by MANOTICK BRASS  TO COMMEMORATE CANADA'S 150TH

Knox Presbyterian Church, June 24, 2017 , 8:00 p.m.   Manotick ON​
Honoured as the only woman composer on the program

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​Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel Grant and my sponsors ,
avid supporters of the arts:   Busy Bee Cleaners,  Wilma and David Wessel, Margaret Klassen,
Knight Archer Insurance Brokers ; amazing Hosts Martin and Hazel Luce
​  and Colette  Perras Photography for the stunning photographs provided
​of the Aurora Borealis presented during the premiere of  "Aurora"


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​​JUNE 2017

Echoes on Deception Lake ​

​TORONTO PREMIERE 
SUMMER IN THE CITY INTERNATIONAL FLUTE FESTIVAL 
June 19, 2017 Toronto ON   
Laurel Swinden flute, Stephanie Mara, piano
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MAY 2017
​
Echoes on Deception Lake 
"Celebrating Canadian Women!"  CD RELEASE


 Recorded by fabulous flutist, Laurel Swinden professor University of Guelph and Stephanie Mara (piano)
 Laurel’s new CD "Celebrating Canadian Women!"  features works by Canadian Women Composers 

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FEBRUARY 2017
 
Echoes on Deception Lake  arr. Clarinet and vibraphone
 

Lyrcial Noise Ensemble
 
George Georgiou, Clarinet  Marios Nicolaou, Vibraphone
 
Donne in Musica (Cyprus) Inaugural Concert
 
Tuesday, 7 February 2017, @ 20:00
Melina Merkouri Hall
Famagusta Gate  Athina Avenue   1017 Nicosia

Works by  women composers globally

​Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel Grant
and 
my sponsors  avid supporters of the arts: Joanne and Doug Durst, Wilma and David Wessel,  
​Inner Wheel District #555 Regina Chapter,  Dr. David and Ann Millar.
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​JANUARY 2017

Dream Catcher

 Broadcast January 11, 2017 on WFCF 88.5 St. Augustine, Florida and streaming live on iheartradio.com 
Recorded by University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Fraser Linklater on their North Winds V CD

 http://www.musicofourmothers.com/featured-composers


​​NOVEMBER 2016

Commission Toronto Symphony Orchestra
​TSO Canada Mosaic Project 

to commemorate Canada's 150th in 2017
​
Premiere Featuring Sesquie  by Laura Pettigrew
​December 6, 2017  Toronto Symphony Orchestra
​November 25, 2017 Regina Symphony Orchestra
​
http://canadamosaic.tso.ca/

http://canadamosaic.tso.ca/partner/regina-symphony-orchestra/
SEPTEMBER 2016 

Commission Manotick Brass Ensemble ​​​​​​​
to commemorate Canada's 150th in 2017

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AUGUST 2016
​

Echoes on Deception Lake
"Celebrating Canadian Women!"  CD


 Recorded by fabulous flutist, Laurel Swinden professor University of Guelph and Stephanie Mara (piano)
 Laurel’s new CD "Celebrating Canadian Women!"  features works by Canadian Women Composers 
 

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JUNE 2016

 It was the most magical, amazing experience being honoured with an artist residency at Wildacres Retreat  in June
located in the  Blue Ridge Mountains, Little Switzerland NC USA.  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend
the world premiere 
of my work “Soaring….on eagles’ wings” (for flute quintet and piano)
featuring Wildacres Flute Quintet attending the International Flute Masterclass
Wildacres Flute Retreat. 
To have the peace and serenity in my own cabin surrounded by nature was truly ​ inspiring
allowing me to accomplish so much writing. Artists globally are so fortunate for the ongoing, support provided 
 by the Blumenthal Foundation, (Philp and Amy Blumenthal)  
 providing residencies to artists annually. 
Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel grant to attend the world premiere.



FEBRUARY 2016

Dream Catcher

 North Winds V   CD
recorded and released by University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Fraser Linklater

Featuring works by Canadian Composers:  Laura Pettigrew,  Elizabeth Raum, Jocelyn Morlock, Jonathan Dagenais,
Nathaniel Dett, Douglas Court, Derek Healey, Michael Fortin, NancyTelfer, Kenley Kristofferson, Andre Jutras,
Morris Surdin, Donald Coakley, Bill Thomas, Stephen Chatman/Linklater and Malcolm Forsyth/Linklater



DECEMBER 2015  

Macedonia premiere 
​

Sereniteit (Serenity)

December 20, 2015,  7:00 p.m.

Borislava Taneva  (Bulgaria) and Lilia Boyadjieva (France/Bulgaria)
International award winning  pianists 


Presented by award winning Macedonian composer Bete Ilin -  Elizabeth Iliveska
Salon 19.19
Skopje, Macedonia


Featuring works by  composers globally it was an honour as the only Canadian composer on the program 
​
​Grateful Acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan for a Market Travel Grant and 
my sponsors: colleagues, friends and avid
supporters of the Arts: E
lizabeth Raum
 Jean Freeman Dr. Jack and Mary Jean Mollard, Andy Anderson ,
Kathleen MacKay, Hans and Merle Gaastra Carol Ann Weaver Wilma and David Wessel,
Campbell and Haliburton Insurance ​ Phil and Bernice Ambrosi and Barry Bailey

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Pacis Quod tintinnabula (Bells of Peace) 
​
 Natale in Musica Concert Series  December 16 - 20, 2015
presented by the Adkins Chiti Foundation, Women in Music  

Senza Frontiere  (Italian ensemble)

The concert features works by women composers from Italy, USA and  Canada. 

​Grateful acknowledgment to Saskatchewan Arts Board  for a Travel Grant and my sponsors:
colleagues, friends and avid supporters of  the Arts : Elizabeth Raum
 Jean Freeman
Dr. Jack and Mary Jean Mollard, Andy Anderson Kathlenn MacKay Hans and Merle Gaastra, 
Carol Ann Weaver  Wilma Bell Wessel and David Wessel 
​Campbell and Haliburton Insurance Phil and Bernice Ambrosi and Barry Bailey

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​NOVEMBER 2015
​
​​Sereniteit (Serenity)

November 28, 2015,  8:00 p.m.

 Fabio Schinazi  (Belgium/Italy) and Mariano Ferrandez (Belgium/Spain)
esteemed pianists and composers

Auditorium Maene
Rue de l'Argonne 37, 1060 Brussels, Belgium


60 works by composers  from Belgium, Pay-Bas, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia,
​Argentina, France, Russia, Russia, 
Japan, China, Serbia, Mexico, Luxembourg, Greece, USA  
​and  
truly an honour as the only Canadian composer on the program
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OCTOBER 2015

​​Sereniteit (Serenity)

October 31, 2015,  8:00 p.m.

 Fabio Schinazi  (Belgium/Italy) and Mariano Ferrandez (Belgium/Spain)
esteemed pianists and composers

Grand Curtius Museum Liege, Belgium 


60 works bu composers  from Belgium, Pay-Bas, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, 
​Argentina, France, Russia, ​
Japan, China, Serbia, Mexico, Luxembourg, Greece, USA
and
 truly an honour as the only Canadian composer on the program
​

Grateful acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan  for a Market Travel Grant



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​Luxembourg Premiere 
Sereniteit (Serenity)

MIKROKOSMOS October 18, 2015,  5:00 p.m.

 Fabio Schinazi  (Belgium/Italy)
Pianist and composer-  
winner Belfius Classics 


Room CC/111   
Jean Monnet Building 
L-2920 Luxembourg  

38 works by  composers globally
Honoured as the only Canadian composer on the program  
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​G
rateful acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan  for a Market Travel Grant



SEPTEMBER 2015​ 
​

​Winter Solstice

 for Alto flute and piano, pub. by ALRY Publications

Required audition repertoire  National Flute Association, NFA  2016 Professional Flute Choir competition
 44th annual convention  San Diego, CA, August 11-14,  2016

https://www.nfaonline.org/Annual-Convention/Competitions/
https://www.nfaonline.org/…/Competiti…/Repertoire%20List.pdf (top of page 4)

​​​​Dream Catcher

Recorded by  University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble condutor, Dr. FraserLinklater
North Winds V CD featuring works by Canadian Composers 


The CD  release March 2016 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/ensembles/wind.html

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Echoes on Deception Lake 
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Friday,  September 18, 2015, 8:00 p.m 

Eric Kavcic,  flute and Kelsey Lenti, piano
 Grebel Chapel, University of Waterloo.

ACWC (Association of Canadian Women Composers) Earth Music Concert 


Featuring works by ACWC composers:  Hildegard Westerkamp, Emily Doolittle, Gayle Young, Carol Ann Weaver, Jana Skarecky, Laura Pettigrew, Diane Berry, Carmen Braden, Joanne Bender, Caroline Bordignon, Katerina Gimon, Emily Walker
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JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER  2015 

Broadcast:  selection of my works on “Hildegard to Hildegard” an  exclusively female music show,
ancient to contemporary, from
 Hildegard  von Bingen to Hildegard Westerkamp,  broadcast in the UK
Thursdays at 2:00 P.M. (GMT) on Soundart Radio
  www.soundartradio.org.uk 
WOMR plays music by women and  living composers of both sexes. Hosted by Canary Burton  broadcasts to
​ Cape Cod and the South Shore of Massachusetts  streaming online a
t http://www.womr.org:  
Music of our Mothers  Hosted by Ellen Grolman, Wednesdays, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.  EST U.S.
 stream the show live via
 www.iheartradio.com for  WFCF, Flagler College Radio, 88.5 FM in St. Augustine, FL
Women in   Music CKWR, Ontario Canada  hosted by Tom Quick www.ckwr.com

MAY 2015 

The Sky Came Down    
 Broadcast on Access Communications


 Directed by Larry J Bauman, Featuring Robin Poitras and Cameron Lowe, Film Score,Laura Pettigrew, 
Producer and Executive Producer Laura Pettigrew.  Laura Pettigrew Publications, Production, Etc., Inc.

Recipient International Awards: 2013, Best Overall Production, Reel Rave International Film Festival, Short Films; 
Award of Merit – Best Shorts Competition and nominee Golden Sheaf Awards.
Create
d in 2012 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Tornado that devastated the City of Regina
June 30, 1912.  Historically it still remains the deadliest tornado in Canadian history estimated at F4 on the Fujita scale. 

Bulgaria Premiere

Sereniteit (Serenity) 

Saturday May 16, 2015

Borislava Taneva 
Pianist and composer

House-Museum of Pancho Vladiguerov, Sofia, Bulgaria. 

60  works by composers globally
 A  film taking extracts of the event was created by 
Svetlana Avdala (curator, journalist, movie director) 
prepared for distribution to Bulgarian National Television


APRIL  2015​ 
​
 World Premiere
 
​A Terra and Tranquillitas Animi, Proclamation 
​
arranged for British Brass Band 


Sunday April 19, 2015,  2:30 p.m. 

Bridge City Brass Band 
conducted by Will Martin


3rd Avenue United Church Saskatoon SK

Truly an honour as the only Canadian woman composer on the program featuring Fantastic works
 by Canadian composers  Kevin Lau,  Joel Tomlenovich, Paul Suchan and Marcus Venerables
. 
Bridge City Brass Band
Will Martin Laura Pettigrew
Terry Heckman Laura Pettigrew
Kendra Worman Laura Pettigrew

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MARCH 8, 2015

World Premiere 
Freya for solo flute and orchestra

 Padua, Italy  8 marzo 2015 - CONCERTO PER LE DONNE 

"I Solisti Veneti "

conducted by Maestro Claudio Scimone

Grande concerto de I SOLISTI VENETI in occasione della Festa della Donna. A Padua,
 presso l'Auditorium Pollini alle ore 18.00,
 verranno eseguite musiche di Donne Compositrici
Fugeroa Manas, Lacaze, Natali, Pettigrew, Turrini, Urrutia


Grateful acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan  

for a Market Travel Grant

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015 

World Premiere 
Sereniteit (Serenity) 

Weekend of Contemporary Music  - 2015
Friday, February 27 at 20:00

Featuring  pianists Fabio Schinazi   - winner Belfius Classic
​and
Mariano Ferrandez - award winning pianist


Toots space Street Stuckens 125, 1140 Evere, Brussels, Belgium

 
Fine Art Exhibition  Friday, February 27th and Saturday February 28th

The concert featured works by 62 composers globally

Sereniteit was chosen by Belgian artist Jean-Louis Delacolline for  the  realization  of a picture for the exhibition to the concert
Toots space Street Stuckens 125, 1140 Evere, Brussels, Belgium
 Fine Art Exhibition  Friday, February 27th and Saturday February 28th
Works  by 60 composers globally
​Organizers: Cultural Centre of Evere, Friends of the Academy of Evere  
​
Art Direction: Danielle Baas Engineer registration: Mikael Dardilhac
Grateful acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan  for a Market Travel Grant

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Mariano Ferrandez and Laura Pettigrew
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Mariano Ferrandez, Danielle Baas, Laura Pettigrew, Norbert Leclercq, Fabio Schinazi

Call for Canadian Women Composers and Songwriters

 As a Canadian Woman Composer I completed a term as a  Scholar and Composer in Residence December 1, 2014 to 
January 31, 2015 for the Adkins Chiti Foundation, Women in Music, in Fiuggi, Italy http://www.donneinmusica.org/en/ 

Part of my research project is compiling a comprehensive list and biographies of ALL Canadian Women Composers and 
Songwriters  past to present. Upon completion the information will be added to the Foundation’s Encyclopedia of Women Composers 
and  Songwriters worldwide in addition to being published in Canada providing an historical and factual compilation of Canadian
Women Composers and Songwriters. It is of the utmost importance to create and maintain a Historical record as many web sites and 
the information in current Encyclopedia are neither complete nor inclusive. 

Composers and Songwriters are invited to submit the following information noted below directly to me in addition to providing this call to any and all Canadian Women Composers and Songwriters they are aware of who are not currently members of SOCAN, CMC, CLC, CNMN and ACWC given it is of the utmost importance to ensure inclusivity in the compilation.



FOR ALL CANADIAN WOMEN COMPOSERS

ONLINE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF LIVING WOMEN COMPOSERS
    SONGWRITERS AND CREATORS OF MUSIC


The Foundation now has over four thousand European bios already on line and is proceeding with the preparation of others
from the rest of the world.  Contact me via the contact form We require the
following material  in WORD:  Times 11 spacing 1.5

·         Short curriculum including date and place of birth and current residence (no more than 20 lines) 

·         Please include your various activities apart from writing music (ie teaching, editing, radio, theatre etc.) 

·         Listing of prizes won or scholarships or residences undertaken (maximum 15 lines) 

·         List of 10 works and/or 10 cds that you consider important for your profile (you may include instrumentation and

 details of first performance/prize won) 

·         Publisher, Genre and Record Label if applicable.

·         Contact address – email and/or www. Link Also please send a good portrait in PDFor jpeg 

·         COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY


Laura Pettigrew
Scholar - Fondazione Adkins Chiti: Donne in Musica
www.donneinmusica.org



DECEMBER 18 - 21, 2014

World Premiere 

Pacis Quod tintinnabula (Bells of Peace)

Written for the Italian ensemble, Senza Frontiere

 Natale in Musica Concert Series  December 18 - 21, 2014
presented by the Adkins Chiti Foundation 


Fearuting works by women composers from Italy, USA and  Canada. 


18 dicembre, Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, Trevi nel Lazio, ore 11.00
18 dicembre, Chiesa di San Frumenzio, Roma, ore 21.00
19 dicembre, Cappella Città Bianca, ore 10.00
19 dicembre, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Colle, Fiuggi Città - ore 17.30
20 dicembre, Collegiata di Santa Maria, Acuto, ore 11.00
20 dicembre, Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista, Vallepietra - ore 18.30
21 dicembre, Chiesa di Regina Coeli, Fiuggi Fonte – ore 18.30



Grateful acknowledgment to Creative Saskatchewan  for a Market Travel Grant


OCTOBER 25, 2014

    World Premiere  

Legend of Draco


October 25,  2014  RSO Masterworks Series 
 Regina Symphony Orchestra conducted by  Maestro Boguslaw  Dawidow  
 
Concert review BY CHRISTOPHER TESSMER THE LEADER-POST OCTOBER 27, 2014  


RSO performance was macabre, sublime, fantastique
Beginning with the world premiere of Regina-born composer Laura Pettigrew's Legend of Draco, the celebrated local 
orchestra  was outstanding. Pettigrew's three-movement symphony, which she introduced and noted, was based on a Celtic
 legend.  Legend of Draco  was sublime with a style reminiscent of the acclaimed scores of the television show Game of Thrones,
 in the sense that it evoked images of an ancient world, battle and a mythical creature.

Patrons were drawn in by the composition that alternated between romantic and epic moments and brilliantly utilized many 
percussive elements. Often used minimally as part of orchestrations, Pettigrew's Legend of Draco made them a focal point in the
 third movement and led it to a grandiose conclusion. Simply put - it was awesome.
http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/performance+macabre+sublime+fantastique/10327415/story.html

Conexus Arts Centre 
200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, SK S4S 7L3 Regina SK

The concert featured works by by Pettigrew: Legend of Draco , Creston: Saxophone Concerto and Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique




MAY 24,  2014

 World Premiere 
​ 
Mei Li de Hua (Beautiful Flower) 

Piano and Erhu Project (PEP) with Corey Hamm and Nicole Li 
Spectacular Concert!! May 24. 2014 with Erhu virtuoso Nicole Ge Li and acclaimed pianist Corey Hamm
UBC Roy Barnett Hall (6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver)
Seven World Premieres featuring composers from Canada and China:
Laura Pettigrew, Daniel Marsha
l, Alyssa Aska, James Harely, St. Ang Chen, Martin Ritter, Roydon Tee.
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MAY 24,  2014

World Premiere 
 


Mei Li de Hua (Beautiful Flower) 


Written for the PEP Project featuring Internationally acclaimed Canadian Pianist Dr Corey Hamm 
and Canada's  national treasure,  Erhu virtuoso, Nicole Ge Li
Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music, 6361 Memorial Road, Vancouver BC. 
Concert series in Canada and China 2013/2014 features works by Canadian and Chinese Composers.


Grateful acknowledgement to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for a Travel grant


http://www.music.ubc.ca/divisions/keyboard.html

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Elements 
CD Release March 30, 2014 

Available at:  http://laurapettigrew.bandcamp.com/album/elements and http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurapettigrew

Featured on CDBaby in following galleries:
 Style/Genre Galleries
http://www.cdbaby.com/new/23
http://www.cdbaby.com/new/324


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MARCH  8, 2014
​
 Ladies Night with  Foothill Brass   
An International Women's Day Concert

World Premiere 
​ Ewfas  

   
River Park Church   - 3818 14 A Street SW, Calgary, AB
Featuring works by women composers Laura Pettigrew, Elizabeth Raum, Leila Lustig, Jean Ethridge (Canada), 
Polina Nazaykinskaya (Russia), Rhian Samuel (UK) Danielle Bass (Belgium), Hagar Kadima (Israel), 
Cara Haxo, Deborah Anderson, Julie Stenberg Zeidel, I’lana Cotton ( USA)

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FEBRUARY 25,  2014

Live  DVD recording of A Terra  
 
MASSIVE BRASS ATTACK  under the  musical direction  of Sérgio Carolino  
at Theater Helena Sá e Costa, ESMAE Politecnico do Porto  Portugal.
Worldwide Broadcast  9.30 p.m.  WET / 3:30 p.m. CST www.classicalplanet.com
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OCTOBER 2013 
​

   World Premiere    
Dance of Life 

October 19, 2013 (Saturday) 8:00 p.m.  October 20, 2013 (Sunday) 1:30 p.m
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 RSO Chamber Ensemble
​
Government House Concert Series
Government House  4607 Dewdney Ave   Regina SK

Dance of Life - Commissioned by Andy Anderson at the bequest of his loving wife Catherine Anderson (nee Riddell)
the work celebrates Catherine's love of music depicting Life which in and of itself is not only a journey but also a Dance.   

Concert features works by Bach, Mozart, Pettigrew and Spohr



SEPTEMBER 2013

  The Sky Came Down 
 Winner  BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION  
REEL RAVE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Short Films September 8, 2013

 Directed by Larry J Bauman, Featuring Robin Poitras and Cameron Lowe, Film Score by Laura Pettigrew,
Producer and Executive Producer Laura Pettigrew.
 Laura Pettigrew Publications, Production, Etc., Inc.


​CALL FOR SCORES – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH 8, 2014

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2014 Foothills Brass (Calgary Alberta, Canada) in association with Laura Pettigrew Publications, Production, etc. (Laura Pettigrew, composer, Regina, Saskatchewan Canada) are pleased to announce a global Call for Scores by women composers. 

Foothills Brass will present the chosen works in concert on March 8, 2014, at River Park Church in Calgary, Alberta.  To create a global celebration of women, all works received through this call will be made available to interested brass quintets throughout the world to present in concert in their respective locations on the same date i.e. International Women’s Day. Scores will be made available by contacting 
Laura Pettigrew through the contact from.


This call is open to women composers of any age and country of residence.

Works must be written for brass quintet (5) at an intermediate/advanced level.

Instrumentation is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba

To accommodate as many works possible, we are looking for the following:

- Time limit of 4-7 minutes, although works of all duration will be considered

- Original compositions only (no arrangements or transcriptions, please)

- Previously commissioned or published works may be submitted.


Entries must include a full score with parts. There is NO ENTRY FEE.

Additionally, composers are encouraged to include links to or copies of audio/midi files of their submitted work (optional).

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM Mountain Time Zone September 8, 2013

 

Please include: your contact information; a short bio; duration of the work; and indicate if the work will be a World Premiere.

All applicants will be notified of the results by email no later than October 30, 2013.

Entries must be submitted electronically in .pdf format to:

Chris Morrison – Foothills Brass
foothillsbrass@yahoo.ca AND

Laura Pettigrew –
l.petti@sasktel.net   laura@laurapettigrew.com



APRIL - MAY  2013
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The Sky Came Down 
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Award of Merit BEST SHORTS COMPETITION La Jolla CA USA April 2013
Nominee Golden Sheaf Awards Yorkton Film Festival  May 2013
 Directed by Larry J Bauman, Featuring Robin Poitras and Cameron Lowe, Film Score by Laura Pettigrew, 
Producer and Executive Producer Laura Pettigrew.  Laura Pettigrew Publications Production Etc. Inc.
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MARCH  8, 2013

 World Premiere 
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 A Terra 
  Massive Brass Attack
​Directed by Sergio Carolino, principal tuba,  CASA DA MUSICA  Porto, Portugal.
ESMAE School of Music and Arts  Festival

 Helena Sá e Costa Theater  March 18, 2013, Porto  

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 Sergio commissions and records new works from composers globally for his TUBAX project.
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DECEMBER 19 - 23, 2012

World Premiere

Tranquillitas Animi  
commissioned by Dr. Karen Gustafson
for Borealis Brass  Fairbanks Alaska  December 19, 2012  Chiesa del Gesu, Rome Italy
Natale Music Cocert Seriss December 19 - 23, 2012  hosted by  the Adkins Chit Foundation

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Borealis Brass  December 20, 2012 - Natale in Musica
Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore, Alatri, Italy - Tranquillitas Animi  
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ARTErra Residências Rurais Artísticas    December 2 - 16, 2012 Lobão da Beria Portugal
Europoen Premiere December 16, 2012, Tondela, Portugal 
 Dramatic Interpretation of Snow Whit Suite created with  Micaela Ferreira 
MasterClass Tondela School of Music - Tondela , Portugal December  9, 2012

 
JUNE 2012

World Premiere

 Offertoire 

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 International Women's Brass Conference
June 9, 2012  Karen Gustafson

 
  World Premiere ​

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   Zephyr   
for pan pipes, choir, cello, marimba, vibraphone and harp 

June 3, 2012, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Regina SK
Commissioned by the Tornado Project to commemorate the Regina Tornado 1912    


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