Commissioning a new piece of music is creating the opportunity to have a work specifically composed with the needs and abilities of your group in mind. A commission not only allows the talents of your group to shine through, but may also be a way to celebrate a special occasion.
There are many other reasons to commission a work - maybe your group is celebrating a milestone anniversary or has been invited to perform at the opening of a new hall or gallery. There might be a themed concert that your group is planning and would like to commission a new piece as the central focus of the concert. Or perhaps your ensemble wants a concert opener or closer. Whatever the occasion, a newly commissioned work guarantees that your performance will be one-of-a-kind with a world premiere of a new composition to mark this special event!
What are the benefits of working with a composer?
I want to work with you to create this composition from beginning to end. We will talk about the theme or the occasion for the piece and will then build a plan for creating this piece, to consultations during the creative process, and finally the delivery and performance of the piece. I am also available to provide composer workshops with your ensemble and/or community – from talks about the piece to teaching people how to write their own music, it is a hands-on experience from start to finish!
Is it affordable?
Absolutely! A lot of ensembles never explore this possibility because they think it’s out of reach financially. Because each ensemble is unique in their budget and their creative vision, I will approach each project individually and come up with a plan that will suit your needs and budget.
Commission
Commissioning a new piece of music is creating the opportunity to have a work specifically composed with the needs and abilities of your group in mind. A commission not only allows the talents of your group to shine through, but may also be a way to celebrate a special occasion.
I want to work with you to create this composition from beginning to end. We will talk about the theme or the occasion for the piece and will then build a plan for creating this piece, to consultations during the creative process, and finally the delivery and performance of the piece. I am also available to provide composer workshops with your ensemble and/or community – from talks about the piece to teaching people how to write their own music, it is a hands-on experience from start to finish!
Absolutely! A lot of ensembles never explore this possibility because they think it’s out of reach financially. Because each ensemble is unique in their budget and their creative vision, I will approach each project individually and come up with a plan that will suit your needs and budget.