Over the past few years, Jamiia Franklin has hosted several recitals: Of Whispers and Dances, Enchantment In Sound, and A Tapestry Of Sounds. Information regarding each recital is documented here. The bottom of this page links to a merchant to purchase CDs as well. The recitals are listed in chronological order.
Of Whispers and Dances
Oboe and English Horn
Performed: March 17, 2024
Featuring Works By:
Ney Rosauro
Carl Nielsen
Carl Reinecke
François Rasse
Yoko Shimomura
In Collaboration With:
Casey Baker, Piano
and Members of The SMSE Jazz Ensemble:
Jamiia Franklin, Alto Saxophone
Rivers Manenty, Clarinet
Aidan Stewart, Trumpet
Jerico Renfroe, Cornet
Ethan Delaney, Tenor Saxophone
Laurel Pung, French Horn
Jujuan Adams, Baritone Saxophone
Brad McDermott, Bass Trombone
Noah Gorman, Marimba and Drumset
About Of Whispers And Dances
‘Of Whispers and Dances’ was the first recital Jamiia hosted, with the help and guidance of EMU Oboe Professor Kristen Reynolds. This recital was a pivotal part of Jamiia’s musical career, giving her inspiration to connect with music and other musicians. In programming ‘Of Whispers and Dances,’ Jamiia sought to feature a wide range of musical genres, cultures, and instrumentations. The featured works in ‘Of Whispers and Dances’ allowed Jamiia to explore the oboe in a more intimate way than before and re-ignited her passion for performing.
Enchantment in
Sound
Oboe
Performed: November 26, 2024
Featuring Works By:
Chen Yi
Ross Edwards
Gabriel Pierné
Ennio Morricone
Robert Schumann
Fermín Ruiz Escobés
George Gershwin
Hitomi Satō and Gō Ichinose
In Collaboration With:
Members of Iridescent Bloom:
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Laurel Pung, Piano
Eric Gonzalez, Percussion
Noah Gorman, Drums
Members of The Sandwich Quartet:
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Nick Regan, Clarinet
Jen Holdstock, Alto Saxophone
Lindsay Timbs, Trombone
As Well As:
Anna Pelli, Clarinet
Jerico Renfroe, Trumpet
Casey Baker, Piano
About Of Enchantment In Sound
Feeling inspired by several contemporary works for the oboe, especially Grazyna Bacewicz’s Oboe Sonata, Jamiia felt compelled to perform again! ‘Enchantment In Sound’ is Jamiia’s second public recital performance and a part of her larger exploration as a musician. Jamiia Franklin was able to showcase the oboe’s unique tone in several genres and eras of music due to talents and efforts of many composers and collaborating musicians.
A Tapestry Of Sound
Oboe and Alto Saxophone
Performance: March 28, 2025
Featuring Works By:
Grazyna Bacewicz
Carl Nielsen
Adolphe Blanc
Viet Cuong
Ian Cusson
Kazumi Totaka
Toby Fox
In Collaboration With:
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang
and Members of The SMSE Jazz Ensemble:
Jamiia Franklin, Alto Saxophone
Anna Pelli, Clarinet
Nick Reagan, Clarinet
Aidan Stewart, Trumpet
Jerico Renfroe, Trumpet
Ethan Delaney, Tenor Saxophone
Jujuan Adams, Baritone Saxophone
Laurel Pung, French Horn and Keys
Lindsay Timbs, Trombone
Marianna Lemley, Tuba
Noah Gorman, Drumset
+Honorary Member: Eric Gonzalez, percussion
About A Tapestry Of Sounds
Jamiia Franklin’s final collegiate recital: “A Tapestry Of Sounds” (formerly A Tapestry Of Sound), is a reflection of Jamiia’s music journey and a celebration of earning her bachelors in Psychology! Jamiia has curated an exciting setlist to showcase the best of her abilities, revisit a past favorite, and highlight talented musical guests.
Recital Posters
For those interested, you may purchase the Live Audio Recordings of each recital on CD. Every discs come in jewel case (or a special edition DVD case version is available for Of Whispers And Dances). The product will generally ship within 5 days of your order and comes with a free digital download in high quality audio formats such as: WAV, AAC, AIFF, as well as MP3.
You may purchase the digital version separately for 7$.
*All online orders of discs are 15$ plus 6$ for shipping in the U.S. Those purchasing in-person (at a gig or future recital) recieve a discount of 14$ per disc and no shipping fee.
*There are no returns for online orders