Commissioning a new work:
Commissions are not "one size fits all" and many of the details of a specific commission will be hammered out along the way. The best way to start commissioning a new work from me is to reach out via my contact form with whatever details you have in mind already.
That said, there are a few basic items common to all commissions and a little knowledge of these can help remove much of the mystery that the process might seem shrouded in:
Deadlines
The agreement will specify a deadline for me to deliver the score and parts (if applicable) to the commissioner(s).
Performance Rights
Most, if not all, commissions guarantee the commissioner (or commissioners, in the case of a consortium) exclusive rights to the world premiere and exclusive performance rights for some duration after that (often a year).
Copyright
I keep the copyright.
and everyone's favorite topic:
Fee
The duration, instrumentation, and timeline all play heavily into determining the fee. With just a bit of information from you I can give a rough estimate as a starting point for the negotiation process. Often performers are interested in substantial pieces that come with a high fee and recruiting a consortium is a necessary step. There are many ways to organize a consortium, and that's something I'm happy to talk about as part of the process as well. In other words, the fee is complicated, but it doesn't have to be painful to arrive at a number that's good for everyone involved.
Commissions are not "one size fits all" and many of the details of a specific commission will be hammered out along the way. The best way to start commissioning a new work from me is to reach out via my contact form with whatever details you have in mind already.
That said, there are a few basic items common to all commissions and a little knowledge of these can help remove much of the mystery that the process might seem shrouded in:
Deadlines
The agreement will specify a deadline for me to deliver the score and parts (if applicable) to the commissioner(s).
Performance Rights
Most, if not all, commissions guarantee the commissioner (or commissioners, in the case of a consortium) exclusive rights to the world premiere and exclusive performance rights for some duration after that (often a year).
Copyright
I keep the copyright.
and everyone's favorite topic:
Fee
The duration, instrumentation, and timeline all play heavily into determining the fee. With just a bit of information from you I can give a rough estimate as a starting point for the negotiation process. Often performers are interested in substantial pieces that come with a high fee and recruiting a consortium is a necessary step. There are many ways to organize a consortium, and that's something I'm happy to talk about as part of the process as well. In other words, the fee is complicated, but it doesn't have to be painful to arrive at a number that's good for everyone involved.