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$ 100
Concert Band
Grade 3
Immerse yourself in the evocative melodies of "Who Sings When Skies Are Gray" by Megan Vinther. Perfect for concert and contest settings, this piece offers a poignant exploration of hope and resilience through its stirring harmonies. A must-have for ensembles looking to inspire and captivate their audience. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.
$ 40
Chamber
Brass quintet plus vocalist
$ 85
Concert Band
Beautifully capturing the serene charm of a stroll through New York City's Central Park, this waltz features a gentle melody that weaves through the ensemble, evoking the park's peaceful atmosphere amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Graceful and elegant, the piece brings the timeless beauty of Central Park to life, from its stone bridges to the peaceful rowboats on the lake.
$ 80
Concert Band
Grade 3
Capturing the quiet beauty of winter, this lyrical and introspective work blends haunting original melodies with Gustav Holst's beloved In the Bleak Midwinter. Delicate textures and rich harmonic progressions evoke the peaceful stillness of snowfall, inviting performers and audience to pause and reflect. Serene and expressive, this piece is a perfect addition to winter or festival concerts, offering a moment of calm amid the season's bustle.
$ 55
Jazz Band
Grade 3.5
Megan Vinther's "Salish" is the opening movement of her larger work, "Salish Suite." A love song to the Salish Sea in Washington state, "Salish" is a sentimental tribute to Vinther's family and her late father. A lively 3/4 groove accompanies a simple yet profound melody and lush, ethereal pads of chords create a shimmering backdrop throughout. Solos are offered for Tenor 1, Trumpet 2, and Trombone 1. While the rhythmic scheme of the piece is straightforward for most high school groups, the instrument ranges (particularly in lead trumpet and lead trombone) are more advanced.
$ 100
Concert Band
Grade 3
Inspired by Mark Twain's poem Warm Summer Sun, this piece evokes the beauty of nature as sunlight dances across the water. It begins with delicate mallet figures, representing the play of light on the sea, and gradually builds in intensity with shifting rhythms and soaring melodies that reflect the beauty of nature. The dramatic conclusion offers an uplifting experience through its intricate harmonies and flowing lines.
$ 55
Jazz Band
Grade 4+
Megan Vinther's "Race Day" was composed as a tribute to the childhood weekends she spent sailboat racing with her father in the Pacific Northwest. Race Day is a medium-up, straight-ahead swing chart built on a classic 12-bar blues form with some twists. From the first downbeat, Vinther’s music captures the thrill, momentum, and joyful chaos of sailboat racing. Keep the tempo driving and the energy high to fully reflect this imagery of a fast-paced day on the water!
$ 100
Concert Band
Grade 2
Nisqually Glacier Views was commissioned by the North County Honor Band in Battleground, Washington, for their 2023 festival. One of the most majestic and recognizable landmarks in Washington state is Mount Rainier. With 25 named glaciers, there is no shortage of beautiful places to visit. Best viewed from the Nisqually Vista Trail, near Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, the Nisqually Glacier is a favorite of many visitors and one of the most visited in the park. The Glacier was first photographed in 1884 by Allen Mason, which has laid the groundwork for a photographic history of over a century. Over the decades, the Nisqually Glacier has had many periods of retreating and advancing in size. US Geological Survey and National Park scientists continue to study and monitor the Glacier and its impact on the area.
$ 80
Concert Band
Grade 2.5
Brigid of Kildare is a two movement work based on the life of Saint Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. According to tradition, she founded a monastery in Kildare under a large oak tree on the site where a shrine to the Celtic goddess Brigid stood. The sessile oak is now the national tree of Ireland. Movement I: The Oak Tree, paints a picture of a majestic tree with deep roots and soaring branches that grant shade and protection to those who need it. Brigid's feast day is February 1st, which was originally a pre-christian festival called Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. Processions, festivals, feasts, and dancing were all a part of the celebration and continue to this day in many areas. Brigid represents the light half of the year, ushering in the brightness of spring out of winter's darkness. Movement II: Spring, incorporates feelings of joy at the returning light and new life of springtime.
Educator and Composer
Megan is a nationally recognized composer and music educator, bringing inspiration wherever she goes.
“Megan Vinther is a passionate educator, a gifted artist, and a tireless advocate for music education.”
-Alan Baylock, UNT One O’Clock Lab Band Director
“...the music was incredible, students were engaged, and our audience was blown away!”
-Kelly Clingan, Education Director at Seattle JazzED
Photo by Adair Freeman Rutledge
“Megan is a highly respected and passionate educator, as well as an outstanding musician, composer, and arranger.”
-Ayn Inserto, Assistant Chair of Harmony and Jazz Composition at Berklee College of Music
Photo by Penelope Santana
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