01 Nisqually Glacier Views - Score - Score

Grade 2
Nisqually Glacier Views
for Concert Band
Megan Vinther
2022

Megan Vinther is a Seattle area musician, composer, and music
educator who is passionate about creating welcoming
communities through music. She has taught jazz, band,
orchestra, and guitar in secondary public schools since 2003.
Megan is currently the director of instrumental music at Everett
High School and conducts the Edmonds Concert Band at
Edmonds College. Her jazz bands, concert bands, and
orchestras have consistently earned top marks at regional
festivals. Megan’s compositions have been performed at a
number of universities, and secondary schools across the US.
Megan holds a B. Mus. Ed. and M. Mus. Ed. from the University of Oregon. Born and
raised in the Pacific Northwest, Megan has spent the entirety of her career in
Washington and Oregon. She is regularly invited to adjudicate at solo, jazz, and concert
band festivals. She performs as often as possible with her Celtic band – The Stumbling
Fiddler, is a member of Formation Wind Band, and was a founding member of the NW
Jazz Conspiracy. She and her husband Nick, live in Lynnwood, WA, and have three kids,
three cats, and a dog.
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.
Instrumentation:
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Sax 1
Alto Sax 2
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Bells
Vibraphone
Percussion 1
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Percussion 2
Sus. Cymbal
Percussion 3
Triangle
Wind Chimes
Crash Cymbals

Score
Nisqually Glacier Views
Comissioned by the North County Honor Band, Battle Ground, Washington 2023
Megan Vinther (ASCAP)
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in B 1
Clarinet in B 2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Sax 1
Alto Sax 2
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trumpet in B 1
Trumpet in B 2
Horn in F
Trombone
Baritone (B.C.)
Tuba
Double Bass
Timpani
Bells
Vibraphone
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Accessories
Legato = 84
Tri.
Sus. Cym.
6
L.V.
©2022 Megan Vinther Music
WC
B. Cl.
L.V.
14
Play

Fl.
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15
22
Ob.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2
B. Cl.
Bsn.
A. Sx. 1
A. Sx. 2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2
Hn.
Tbn.
15
Bar.
Tuba
D.B.
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Perc. 1
15
15
15
Perc. 2
Acc.

Fl.
Ob.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2
B. Cl.
Bsn.
A. Sx. 1
A. Sx. 2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2
Hn.
Tbn.
Bar.
Tuba
D.B.
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Acc.
29
29
29
29
29
molto rit.
Crash Cymbals
30 a tempo
L.V.
Nisqually Glacier Views
34
poco rall.
39 a tempo
3

Fl.
Ob.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2
B. Cl.
Bsn.
A. Sx. 1
A. Sx. 2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2
Hn.
Tbn.
Bar.
Tuba
D.B.
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Acc.
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41
41
41
41
47
51

Fl.
Ob.
B Cl. 1
B Cl. 2
B. Cl.
Bsn.
A. Sx. 1
A. Sx. 2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
B Tpt. 1
B Tpt. 2
Hn.
Tbn.
Bar.
Tuba
D.B.
Timp.
Bls.
Vib.
Perc. 1
Perc. 2
Acc.
56
56
56
56
56
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rall.
59
a tempo
Nisqually Glacier Views
Tri.
5