Why Commission a Piece?

When you commission a piece for your band, it can be tailored for your strengths and weaknesses. We can control rhythmic complexity, instrument ranges, and key signatures. I have been asked to write pieces with “lots of percussion”, “strong clarinets but weak trumpets”, “good tubas but weak trombones”, etc. The possibilities are as endless as your personnel changes each year.

In addition, you might be surprised at the excitement of the students, parents, and administration when you announce that you are having a composition written just for them. A “world premier” of a piece is quite a moral boost for your program. After the premier, they can visit our website and see the composition published with their school name and the director’s name listed right under the title.

Commissions start for as little as $800. Many times your boosters are willing to fund a commission. Sometimes your principle is willing to fund a commission. I like to include the principal’s name along with the school, band, and director’s name.

Please contact me by email with a good phone number and we can begin discussing the details of your composition. PO’s are accepted. If paying by check, ½ payment must be paid up front to show good faith.

Let’s get started on your “World Premier” right away!