MHD
concert music
As a classical composition student, Makenna has found a passion for concert music. She enjoys writing for all types of ensembles, and has her works performed by both student and professional ensembles. Through her concert music, she aspires to create beautiful moments that transcend the boundaries of academia and connect with a wide audience.
Small Ensemble
Works
A Dance for Two
for string quartet (November 2024)
written for Julia Kempf's "A Tribute to Endangered Birds" show
Awarded Certificate of Recognition from the United States Congress for involvement in project
it will be okay
for string quartet (March 2024)
"it will be okay" is an experimentation of how far I can take one idea, repeating it until it becomes an affirmation.
written for USC Spring Composers Showcase
The Grey Lady
for string quartet (July 2022)
written at the Boston Conservatory High School Composition Intensive for the Arneis String Quartet
Onward!
for wind quartet (May 2024)
Additional Small Ensemble Works
The Portrait
for cello and piano (December 2023)
performed by Ella Kaale and Oliviana Marie
The Myth of Sisyphus
for solo oboe (October 2023)
performed by Gibson Mahnke
for string ensemble (2+2+1+2) (February 2023)
in collaboration with Devin LePage and the NCS Blackrock Dance Company
for clarinet and vibraphone (July 2022)
written at the Boston Conservatory High School Composition Intensive
candid memories
for solo piano (February 2022-present)
ongoing project
Large Ensemble Works
Prelude No. 1
for full orchestra
performed by the USC Thornton Symphony Orchestra
Orchestral Arrangement of Marcel Dupré's Prelude No. 1 from Three Preludes and Fugues for Organ
The Last Time
for full orchestra
written for Natomas Charter School Honors Orchestra
Next Flight Home
for full orchestra
arranged for the Sacramento Youth Symphony
alla luna
for solo flute, piano, and string orchestra
winner of the TI:ME Music Composition Festival
