Check out this new project from the composers community, described here by Gordon Thornett:
A highly innovative project was launched yesterday, whereby choirs who have not previously commissioned any new music through lack of funds, but who would like to, can commission a piece by agreeing to premiere it and make available a good quality recording of the first performance. There are no fewer than 29 composers in the scheme, from a wide geographical area. Look here: https://choralnet.org/384044
To All Choir Directors Who Have Never Commissioned a Choral Piece:
♪ Have you always wanted to commission a special piece for your choir, but never had enough money?
♪ Is there a particular poem you’d like to see set, or a particular theme for which you cannot find “that perfect piece”?
♪ Is there a niche in an upcoming program you’d like to fill?
♪ Will you be performing a set of pieces based on the same theme or text, and would like to commission a new piece that brings a
fresh perspective to the set?
♪ Is there a composer’s work that you admire, and you’d like to bring a brand new work by her or him to light?
♪ Is there a special person or group whom you wish to honor with a special song?
♪ Would you like to enjoy and learn from a commissioning experience with a talented, highly-motivated composer?
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