Megan Atchley, Violin

New York based violinist Megan Atchley dedicated to creating musical experiences that resonate with her audiences aesthetically, politically and bodily. She strives to keep classical music connected to lived experience through her actions as a performer and teacher, as well as her collaborations with contemporary composers. Megan has presented solo recitals throughout New York State, performing repertoire by Saariaho, Bartók, Prokofiev, Schnittke, Gershwin, and Stevie Wonder. She has also worked with various NYC-based new music ensembles including Wet Ink and Anti-Social Music, performing in venues such as the Bowery Ballroom, Galapagos Art Space, and Issue Project Room. Megan has collaborated with composers from institutions including New York University, Manhattan School of Music, and Cornell University.

In addition to maintaining teaching studios with a wide range of ages and abilities, Megan is also a passionate feminist. She has completed research on new music through the lens of gender with Dr. Suzanne Cusick and Dr. Marissa Silverman at NYU. She recently presented a lecture recital at the 2011 Feminist Theory and Music Conference at ASU on the work of Kaija Saariaho. Megan holds degrees from Ithaca College and NYU Steinhardt.

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