By D. Geoffrey Bell Today’s post is part 2 of a two-part post. Part 1 was published on Tuesday, March 15. SUCCESSFUL COMMISSIONING EXPERIENCES To broaden and deepen my understanding beyond my own personal experiences, I asked a selection of fellow composers and conductors to give me their thoughts about the key elements to successful […]
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How to Commission a New Piece for Your Choir (It’s easier than you might think!) – Part I
By D. Geoffrey Bell There are many reasons to commission a new composition for your choir. You may already be planning for an upcoming special occasion, anniversary or celebration. You may be thinking about raising your choir’s public profile, taking them to the next level. You may be looking for a new way to motivate […]
Modulating/Adjusting to a New Era: Composition and a Conversation with Karen Marrolli
Welcome to this summer series on questions and possibilities for a new era in our personal lives, professional lives, the choral landscape, and in society! I’m so glad you’re here for the journey. Despite being locked down for so much of the pandemic, my awareness of music and composers grew. Colleagues, good friendships, and other […]