The Music of JoAnn Derden

JoAnn received classical training as a pianist at the Fort Worth Conservatory of Music, North Texas State University, and Texas Christian University. Formerly of Fort Worth, Texas, she now makes her home in Ashe County, North Carolina. Her greatest musical influence was Jeannette Tillett (FWC and TCU). JoAnn's favorite composers have been Franck, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Tansman.

Though she considers her compositions to be inspired, she has been gifted with remarkable expressivity - the keyboard basically becoming an extension of her heart and soul.

Grief: Loss and Recovery


© JoAnn Derden 2009

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The music is lush and soothing for any soul. It reflects JoAnn's personal journey of grief from loss to recovery. These original compositions are a stunning labor of love and an inspiration for all of us who are left on earth a while longer.

Tracks (samples in mp3)

  1. The Event
  2. Lifted By Angels
  3. Reality
  4. Left Behind
  5. Tears
  6. Alone
  7. Demons In The Night
  8. Friends and Family
  9. Praying For Strength
  10. Feeling Courage From My Loved One
  11. Gaining Belief In Myself
  12. The Year Of Firsts
  13. Treasured Memories
  14. Signs
  15. Until We Meet Again
  16. While I'm Here

Dreams for Jeffrey


© JoAnn Derden 2009

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These original lullabies were recorded for her grandson, Jeffrey, and became the companion CD to the book, The Jeffrey Journey by her daughter, Helen Baldwin.

Tracks (samples in mp3)

  1. Close My Eyes
  2. When My Mama Sings To Me
  3. I Love You, I Love You, I Do
  4. The People Who Love Me
  5. When Matthew Smiles
  6. Bethany's Green Eyes
  7. Jonathan's One Man Band
  8. Mama And Daddy
  9. The Cradle My Daddy Made For Me
  10. Just Dreamin' 'bout My Mama
  11. Fast Asleep
  12. Night Sounds On My Mountain
  13. Dreams For Jeffrey
  14. Playing With Katie's Hair
  15. Softly, Softly, In My Sweet Mama's Arms
  16. God Bless My Friends And Family
  17. Angels Watching Over Me
  18. Kissing Me Goodnight
  19. Paul's Song For Jeffrey

© JoAnn Derden 2009