Commission a New Work

Thinking about commissioning a new work?

Find out more about the process and the benefits of collaborating with a composer to write a new work for you.

Why commission a new work?

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.

As a commissioner, you are also creating music for future generations. Through commissioning a new work, you create a legacy of new music for performers and audiences for years to come.

What are the benefits of working with a composer?

I will 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, from consultations during the creative process, the final delivery and performance of the piece. I believe strongly in the collaborative process, and in creating this new work I look forward to your thoughts and input.

Composer Residency

I am also available to provide composer workshops with your ensemble and/or community. I am able to talk about the commissioned work as well as the art of collaboration and the business of music. Please visit the Composer Residency page for more information.

Is it affordable?

Pricing is based on a project by project basis. The cost of the piece is based on size of ensemble and length of work. Payment plans are always available – what is most important to me is that we get to collaborate on a new project.