How to Commission a New Work from Abbie Betinis

…considers duration, performing forces and difficulty level of the commissioned work, payment amount and schedule, degree of communication between composer and commissioner, and states what is and is not included…

Diversity and Non-Profit Boards

Blue Acocado Logo with website address www.blueavocado.org

…with our commitment that our staff and board reflect the larger community we serve, we will strive for a staff and board that have racial and ethnic composition comparable to…

Composer Fair

…www.timothyctakach.com Andrea Clearfield www.andreaclearfield.com Linthicum Blackhorse www.linthicumblackhorse.com Paul Winchester www.paulwinchester.com Eric Knechtges www.ericknechtges.com The Podd Brothers (Adam & Matt Podd) www.poddbrothers.com Linda Tutas Haugen www.lindatutashaugen.com Taylor Schultz www.instagram.com/denbreezy David Walters…

Checklist for Commissioning New Choral Music

…the publisher must be consulted about this.) 9. Liability  If composer does not complete the commission, what is his/her liability to return the portion of fee already received? If commissioning…

Tips for Commissioning

…cannot visualize the piece, he will not be able to adequately communicate the piece to the composer and lyricist. Occasion: New commissions that are presented only at single concerts, do not…

Curriculum for Classrooms and Conversation

complete larger work or with 2-3 pieces from the larger commission. Join our current commission consortium. More information on GALA’s Commissioning New Music page. We Hold These Names Sacred We Hold…

Commissioning Timeline

…Decide if you commission will be created via a contest, a request for proposals or simply by contacting a favorite composer. Research composer options, contact composers, listen to recordings, review…

Worldwide LGBT Choral Festival Roundup

…a company healthier, more just, more happy.” First Festival of 8 LGBT Italian Choirs: https://cromatica2015.wordpress.com/ ‘Queertakte’ (Gay Bars) in Mainz, Germany June 4–6, 2015 Bi-annual Southern German Choir festival – 16 Choirs,…

Council Oak Men’s Chorale

…season with numerous additional performances making COMC a year-round organization. COMC performance venues include the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Philbrook’s Festival of Trees, and numerous local churches and community organizations….