Sonia I. Morales-Matos has created a diverse array of compositions that reflect her Puerto Rican heritage and her innovative approach to music. Her works span genres such as chamber music, Latin jazz, orchestral compositions, and more. Her compositions have been performed by prestigious ensembles such as the Dayton Philharmonic, the Puerto Rico Symphony, and the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de la República Dominicana.
Compositions
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Que Rica Plena!
String orchestra levels 1 - 2This composition was originally conceived for young voices with the purpose of introducing them to the sound of the Puerto Rican “plena”.
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Fiesta No. 1
String EnsembleIn Fiesta No. 1 for String Ensemble, the listener is immersed in the reminiscent sounds of the Mexican jarabe, the Venezuelan joropo, the Argentinian tango, and the Cuban son montuno.
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Fiesta No. 2
StringsA lively composition for strings and percussion, celebrating the rhythmic energy and vibrancy of Caribbean music.
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Fiesta No. 4
Wind Ensemble and PercussionThis piece for Wind Ensemble and Percussion is inspired by a variety of Latin American dance genres. Recipient of the 2025 JW Pepper Editor's Choice.
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Tropical Overture
A vibrant orchestral work that celebrates the energy and rhythms of the Caribbean, and integrates tropical rhythms in a brilliant and fun way.
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Miniatura Tropical No. 1
HarpComposition for harp solo. Made possible by a grant from the American Harp Society. The work is inspired in Puerto Rican music such as danza festiva and plena.
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Nostalgia
Trombone and PianoNostalgia is a lyrical piece that has been transcribed for many instruments including the trombone, violin, clarinet, and alto sax.
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Divertimento Caribeño No. 2
Divertimento Caribeño No. 2
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Divertimento Caribeño No. 3
A vibrant and rhythmically engaging composition that celebrates Caribbean musical traditions.
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The Hope Comission
New music for The Well's national Mindful Music Moments program, composed by Sonia Morales-Matos
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Canciones de Amor y Soledad
Canciones de amor y soledad is song cycle for soprano solo and clarinet in Bb, commissioned by the Whistling Hens.