Consortium Commission Opportunity
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Join Consortium ($200.00 USD)
Benefits to Consortium Members:
- Sole performance rights until August 15, 2015.
- Name of director and orchestra will be listed on the cover of the published score
The information below is duplicated from the Information Sheet
Composition Information:
This consortium is organized to commission Benjamin Taylor for an orchestral transcription of his wind band work titled, “Trailing Clouds of Glory” to be suitable for youth orchestra. The work is in three movements totaling 10 minutes in duration. A recording and perusal score of the wind band version can be accessed by visiting:
http://www.benjamintaylormusic.com/trailing-clouds-of-glory.html
Instrumentation will be:
Piccolo
Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
E. Horn
B-flat Clarinet 1,2,3
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1,2
Horn 1,2,3,4
C Trumpet 1,2,3
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
4 Percussion
Strings
Completion Date: August 15, 2014
Orchestras may become consortium members up until this date. If payment cannot be made on or before this date but a solid commitment can be made, arrangements will be considered. Consortium members will be listed on the cover of the published score and have sole performance rights until August 15, 2015. Kenneth Thompson is the director of the consortium as well as the head commissioner and director of the following ensembles already committed: Toledo Symphony Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Philharmonic.
Method of Delivery: PDF parts via email. Hard copy score via postal mail.
This consortium is organized to commission Benjamin Taylor for an orchestral transcription of his wind band work titled, “Trailing Clouds of Glory” to be suitable for youth orchestra. The work is in three movements totaling 10 minutes in duration. A recording and perusal score of the wind band version can be accessed by visiting:
http://www.benjamintaylormusic.com/trailing-clouds-of-glory.html
Instrumentation will be:
Piccolo
Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
E. Horn
B-flat Clarinet 1,2,3
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1,2
Horn 1,2,3,4
C Trumpet 1,2,3
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
4 Percussion
Strings
Completion Date: August 15, 2014
Orchestras may become consortium members up until this date. If payment cannot be made on or before this date but a solid commitment can be made, arrangements will be considered. Consortium members will be listed on the cover of the published score and have sole performance rights until August 15, 2015. Kenneth Thompson is the director of the consortium as well as the head commissioner and director of the following ensembles already committed: Toledo Symphony Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Philharmonic.
Method of Delivery: PDF parts via email. Hard copy score via postal mail.
Any documentation that is needed for an institute to remit payment (i.e. W9, etc.) can be accommodated.
Questions can be directed to: Kenneth Thompson, [email protected]
Ben Taylor, [email protected]
Questions can be directed to: Kenneth Thompson, [email protected]
Ben Taylor, [email protected]