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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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/
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
Commission Manotick Brass Ensemble
to commemorate Canada's 150th in 2017
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
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.
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
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: Elizabeth 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
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: Elizabeth 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
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
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
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
Grateful 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
Echoes on Deception Lake
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
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 at 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.
Created 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.
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.
Created 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
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.
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
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
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
Mariano Ferrandez and Laura Pettigrew
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Mariano Ferrandez, Danielle Baas, Laura Pettigrew,
Norbert Leclercq, Fabio Schinazi
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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
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
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
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 Marshal, Alyssa Aska, James Harely, St. Ang Chen, Martin Ritter, Roydon Tee.
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 Marshal, Alyssa Aska, James Harely, St. Ang Chen, Martin Ritter, Roydon Tee.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
OCTOBER 2013
World Premiere
Dance of Life
October 19, 2013 (Saturday) 8:00 p.m. October 20, 2013 (Sunday) 1:30 p.m.
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
The Sky Came Down
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.
MARCH 8, 2013
World Premiere
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
https://www.facebook.com/groups/278907672211060/?fref=ts
Sergio commissions and records new works from composers globally for his TUBAX project.
World Premiere
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
https://www.facebook.com/groups/278907672211060/?fref=ts
Sergio commissions and records new works from composers globally for his TUBAX project.
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
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
Borealis Brass December 20, 2012 - Natale in Musica
Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore, Alatri, Italy - Tranquillitas Animi
Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore, Alatri, Italy - Tranquillitas Animi
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
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
International Women's Brass Conference
June 9, 2012 Karen Gustafson
World Premiere
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
