By Megan Washington. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 92 pages. Music Sales #0801150440. Published by Music Sales

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Claves, Congas, Cowbell, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piano and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS98

Composed by Megan Vinther. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 4 minutes, 31 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS98. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS98).

ISBN 9781491166673. UPC: 680160925728. Key: C minor.

Farallones is inspired by the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) off the Northern California coast, spanning 3,295 square miles north and west of San Francisco. The Farallones (Spanish for cliffs) are a set of islands that are sometimes referred to as The Devil’s Teeth by mariners, citing the many dangerous underwater shoals and shipwrecks. The first recorded observation of these islands was in 1579 by Sir Frances Drake, with the first reference to the outcroppings as “farallones” written by Spanish Friar Antonio de la Ascension in 1603. The location of the islands and their rugged and ominous appearance likely were responsible for the relatively late discovery by explorers of San Francisco Bay, which didn’t happen until 1769, nearly 200 years after Sir Frances Drake’s expedition. The islands and their natural resources and habitat have been used and exploited in many different ways over the centuries, from the seal fur trade in the early 1800s to a nuclear waste dumping ground in the 1940s–1960s. The islands have been hosts to hunting camps, weather stations, rum runners during prohibition, lighthouse keepers, and even a U.S. Naval station during World War II. The first protections for the area were established in 1981 and expanded over the following decades. Over time, species and habitats have been restored. The Farallones is now home to a beautiful and diverse marine ecosystem that supports many endangered and threatened species. This piece began as a chamber work for a septet that included piano and string bass. When I reworked it for wind ensemble, I left the piano and string bass in the orchestration as a nod to my original (unfinished) chamber piece. The opening section in 7/4 depicts the rugged environment and unpredictability of the swirling currents around the islands. Descending scalar motifs and trills emphasize the fluidity of the seascape. The exploitation of the islands and conflict surrounding the use of natural resources drive the accented passages throughout the piece. The 12/8 section is a development into the resilience and dangerous beauty of the area. Recalled themes and motifs from the first section in an even rather than uneven meter depict the solid future of the ecosystem.

Chamber Music Violin

SKU: PR.144407530

Composed by Lauren Bernofsky. 12 pages. Duration 10 minutes, 30 seconds. Merion Music #144-40753. Published by Merion Music (PR.144407530).

ISBN 9781491136614. UPC: 680160687992.

A violinist herself, Lauren Bernofsky has described SONATA FOR SOLO VIOLIN as drawn from autobiographical inspiration, including gestures from Bachâ??s beloved Partita in E Major. Bernofsky opens with a Preludio movement whose references to Bach may be disguised, but they are surely lurking. The second movement is lusciously contrapuntal with the idiomatic finesse of a violinist composing for her own instrument, while musically journaling the emotional pain of living through 2020. The third and final movement is aptly marked â??white-hot,â? and the music certainly is.
My SONATA FOR SOLO VIOLIN was commissioned by violinist Megan Healy as part of The Maud Powell Project, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The project included the creation of five new works for solo violin inspired by and dedicated to the memory of pioneering American violinist Maud Powell (1867-1920). Healy premiered the sonata on May 8, 2021 at PianoForte Studios in Chicago.Among the works Powell most frequently performed in her recitals was the â??Preludioâ? movement from Bachâ??s E major Partita, and I decided to refer to that music in my own first movement, also titled â??Preludio.â? The beginning subtly reflects Bachâ??s opening three-note motive, wherein the music dips down a semitone and then comes back up. This melodic material returns throughout the movement in various forms. I also refer to Bachâ??s sixteenth-note dominated texture, and the gesture in the third measure, which outlines a perfect fifth and then fills it in with notes that alternate between a scale and a pedal tone. The corresponding passage in my piece occurs in the same place, measure 3. Apart from these references to Bach, my sonata is much more modern sounding, especially in its chromatic character.I was still thinking of Bachâ??s solo violin writing while composing the second movement, particularly the polyphonic nature of the slow movements, where the melodic interest moves around between the voices. Emotionally, I wanted my movement to reflect the acute sadness I had been experiencing over the political and social situation in the United States as I wrote the piece. I realized that this is a historically noteworthy time in U.S. history, marked not only by political unrest, but also by a challenge to the very values that I consider essential to what makes a person fundamentally human. I wanted to create a record of that pain in my music.The final movement is marked â??White-hot.â? It is imbued with a relentless, passionate intensity. Wanting again to reflect aspects of our own time, I included glissandi that refer to rock music, specifically the â??fall-offsâ? I frequently hear played by electric guitarists. I borrowed from another (completely different) musical tradition as well, one that is near-and-dear to my heart: Klezmer. Klezmer (Eastern European Jewish folk music) is characterized in part by scales colored by augmented seconds, and is often performed by solo instrumentalists who improvise embellishments like quick grace notes. The second, more lyrical theme in this movement is my nod to Klezmer style.While this piece is an homage to Maud Powell, I also think of it as my own musical autobiography, as it combines some of my favorite aspects of music, and is played on my own instrument.

By ABRSM. For saxophone, piano. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

An Insider's Guide to Buying Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses and Bows. String Letter Publishing. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by String Letter Publishing.

TB Chorus

SKU: RU.UILCH1121

Composed by Megan Senter. UIL Sightreading. Octavo. RBC Publications #UILCH1121. Published by RBC Publications (RU.UILCH1121).

6.75 x 10.5 inches.

51 Favourite Songs. By Various. Arranged by Margery Hargest Jones. (Voice and Piano). Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Size 8.25x11.75 inches. 107 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

TBB Chorus

SKU: RU.UILCH1122

Composed by Megan Senter. UIL Sightreading. Octavo. RBC Publications #UILCH1122. Published by RBC Publications (RU.UILCH1122).

6.75 x 10.5 inches.

From Rodeo. By Aaron Copland. Arranged by Kenneth Megan. (Full Score). Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. 38 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.10-5688L

Composed by Adam Morgan. Arranged by Megan H. Morgan. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Holy Week, Lent. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5688L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-5688L).

ISBN 9780787776862.

SKU: LO.99-4205L

Composed by Megan H. Morgan. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/4205L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-4205L).

UPC: 000308157253.

by Sue Richards. For folk/celtic harp. Scottish, Celtic. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 48 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.