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!
A Tapestry Of Sounds
Performance:
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe And Alto Saxophone
Performed: March 28th @ 7pm
Featuring Works By:
In Collaboration With:
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang
and
Members of The SMSE Jazz Ensemble:
Anna Pelli, Clarinet
Nick Reagan, Clarinet
Aidan Stewart, Trumpet
Jerico Renfroe, Trumpet
Jamiia Franklin, Alto Saxophone
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’ Featured Composers:
Viet Cuong:
Viet Cuong (1990) is a contemporary, Canadian composer known for his exploration of timbre and instrumentation. His works include 2 oboe solos and interestingly, a “prepared or unprepared” solo for piano titled Again and Again. Viet Cuong grew up playing piano, percussion, and clarinet, participating in marching and concert ensembles before his career as a musician. The chosen piece of his is a solo oboe piece; each movement is based on different paintings.
Grażyna Bacewicz:
Grażyna Bacewicz (1909 – 1969) was a female composer and violinist from poland. She learned piano before advancing in her career as a violinist and, eventually, a composer. During her lifetime she was among a few recognized female composers world-wide, as women were often overlooked in the field. Bacewicz, however earned much respect and adoration from her colleagues and the general public. Bacewicz is considered among the top Polish composers and her legacy lives on. As a composer, her work is often considered neo-classical/neo-romantic as she tended to explore musical ideas.
Carl Neilsen:
Carl Nielsen (1865 – 1931) was a Danish violinist, conductor, and composer. Nielsen’s compositions have inspired many, especially his symphonies. His works contributed a lot to Denmark’s musical history, being widely credited as one of Denmark’s most accomplished and influential figures in music. Nielsen’s inspiration to compose music would come from Danish folk songs, dances, landscapes, and culture.
Adolphe Blanc:
Adolphe Blanc (1828 – 1885) was a French composer, recognized for his chamber works. Many of these works featured stringed instruments, although there are works for both French horn and Oboe amongst in his compositions. Blanc would begin his musician journey on violin, studying at the Paris Conservatoire. Due to a growing interest in opera, his pieces would be overlooked.
Ian Cusson:
Ian Cusson (1981) is a contemporary French-Canadian composer. Being a descendant of the Métis community (through his mother) has led Cusson to be especially interested in the cultural practices and identity of Indigenous communities, particularly that of the Georgian Bay Métis Community. Through his compositions, Cusson explores Canadian Indigenous experiences, culture, and racial identity. Cusson celebrates the culture he grew up in, stating, “I hope to honour those who have walked before me, and hold open the door to those who come after.”
Kazumi Totaka:
Kazumi Totaka (1967) is a Japanese composer, percussionist, and sound director known for his work with Nintendo, contributing works for various games and console themes. Totaka begun working with Nintendo in 1990, starting as a composer and eventually became a sound director for several series he’d worked on. As a musician, Totaka is a member of A Slice of Life, a jazz ensemble, in which he plays vibraphone. He would even perform on the Vibraphone for the Mario Kart 8 soundtrack. Interestingly, Totaka has also provided voices for several characters, including Yoshi and K.K. Slider.
Toby Fox:
Robert F. Fox (1991), better known as Toby Fox, is an American video game developer and composer. Fox would study the works of Yoko Shimomura, being influenced by her work as a video game composer. In fact, his popular song “Megalovania” had begun as an arrangement of Shimomura’s “Megalomania”. In high school, Fox’s compositions would show up in a series called Homestuck, beginning his career in game composition. From there, he would create the soundtracks of Undertale (2015) and Deltarune (2018) and become a respected game developer and composer featured in many series including Super Smash Bros.
A Tapestry Of Sounds Program
Six Canadian Scenes
Viet Cuong (1990)
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Oboe Sonata
Grazyna Bacewicz (1909 – 1969)
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang, Piano
Romance For Oboe, Horn,
And Piano
Adolphe Blanc (1828 – 1885)
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Laurel Pung, French Horn
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang, Piano
Intermission
Sonata For Oboe and Piano
Movement 2
Ian Cusson (1981)
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang, Piano
Fantasy Pieces
Carl Nielsen (1865 – 1931)
Jamiia Franklin, Oboe
Hsin-yi Sandy Huang, Piano
5pm From “Animal Crossing New Horizons”
Kazumi Totaka (1967)
arr. Jamiia Franklin (2003)
The SMSE Jazz Ensemble and Eric Gonzalez
Undertale Medley
Bergentrückung / Ghost Fight / Spider Dance / Dating Start / Dating Tense / Dating Fight / Death By Glamour
Toby Fox (1991)
arr. Noah Gorman (2000)
The SMSE Jazz Ensemble
Where to Stream A Tapestry Of Sounds:
For those who could not attend the live performance or want to re-experience it, A Tapestry Of Sounds is available digitally! Jamiia Franklin releases her music on several streaming platforms. A Tapestry Of Sounds can be streamed on: YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, and Tidal.
A Tapestry Of Sounds Live on Streaming Platforms:
April 28th, 2025
Collaborations with fellow musicians: Hsin-yi Sandy Huang, Anna Pelli, Nick Reagan, Aidan Stewart, Trumpet Jerico Renfroe, Ethan Delaney, Jujuan Adams, Laurel Pung, Lindsay Timbs, Marianna Lemley, and Noah Gorman were pivotal to the performance of these works during the “A Tapestry Of Sounds” recital.
Preview A Tapestry Of Sounds Here:
