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COMMISSIONING A WORK:
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS:
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OCCASIONS FOR COMMISSIONING:
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Commissioning a piece of music can be one of the most rewarding things you do with your ensemble - nothing equals the joy and satisfaction of giving your ensemble members the opportunity to be a part of the creation of a new piece of music.
I prefer to broaden the scope of the commissioning process by spending time working with the commissioning group, often in a composer-in-residence or clinic format. The entire process becomes a learning experience for all involved: selecting text, learning about composition and improvisation, working through thematic and motivic development, making instrumentation and textural choices, etc, etc. Commissioning groups and their member get much more out of the commissioning if they are an active participant in the process!
Please feel free to email with questions or inquiries.
I prefer to broaden the scope of the commissioning process by spending time working with the commissioning group, often in a composer-in-residence or clinic format. The entire process becomes a learning experience for all involved: selecting text, learning about composition and improvisation, working through thematic and motivic development, making instrumentation and textural choices, etc, etc. Commissioning groups and their member get much more out of the commissioning if they are an active participant in the process!
Please feel free to email with questions or inquiries.
It's so expensive - we could never afford it.
Not true. Commissions can range in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the type of piece, length of the commission process, etc. Even groups with very limited budgets often find underwriters from their area to help defray the costs of a Commission.
Only large, professional groups can commissions works.
Not true. Many school and church ensembles have successfully commissioned works.
We would have no input in the commissioning process.
Not true. I prefer to involve the commissioning group and group members in the process.
Please feel free to email with questions or inquiries.
Not true. Commissions can range in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the type of piece, length of the commission process, etc. Even groups with very limited budgets often find underwriters from their area to help defray the costs of a Commission.
Only large, professional groups can commissions works.
Not true. Many school and church ensembles have successfully commissioned works.
We would have no input in the commissioning process.
Not true. I prefer to involve the commissioning group and group members in the process.
Please feel free to email with questions or inquiries.
- a performance at a State or National Conference
- a special performance in your church (Easter, Christmas, etc.)
- the dedication of a new auditorium, church or performance facility
- as part of a Composer-in-Residence Program
- an anniversary of a group's founding
- as a memorial for a group or community member
- for the sheer joy of being a part of the creation of a new work of music!
- the list goes on and on...!
Please feel free to email with questions or inquiries.