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Songwriting Using Historical Research

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Patrick Olsen Music

Songwriting Using Historical Research I had the pleasure of contributing to the “Creating MyCambridge” project, which uses songs and poetry to teach children about their local history in fun and

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Uncategorized Blog, Commissions, Songwriting

Establishing the Homerton Jazz Orchestra

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Patrick Olsen Music

Starting a Jazz Program From 2015-17,  I established a full jazz big band as part of a jazz rejuvenation at Homerton College. As the Director of the Homerton Jazz Orchestra (HoJO), I set

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Uncategorized Arranging, Big Band, Events, Jazz

Creating Cambridge University’s Only Weekly Jazz Jam 

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Patrick Olsen Music

Creating the Only Weekly Jazz Jam at Cambridge University. Jazz in the Bar at Homerton College has become the most exciting regular live music night in the University of Cambridge. Here’s

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Uncategorized Arranging, Big Band, Jazz

Homerton Jazz Mardi Gras

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Patrick Olsen Music

Homerton Jazz Mardi Gras Back in December, when the undergrad students had all left Cambridge and the few grey-faced PhD researchers remained, I designed a Mardi Gras-themed formal dinner for 250

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Uncategorized Events, Jazz

Artistic Residency at the Hunt Museum

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Patrick Olsen Music

Music for the Hunt Museum From 2011 to 2013 I collaborated with CoMA Limerick, the ensemble in residence at The Hunt Museum (Limerick, Ireland), to present concerts featuring new music compositions

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