I’m excited to announce the second edition of the Michigan Choral Commission Consortium (MC3).
In 2016’s inaugural edition, ten choirs collaborated to commission “We Are A Chorus” from the inimitable Alice Parker. This year, we’ve commissioned Andrea Ramsey to write the lead work. She will be writing a mid- to up-tempo SATB+piano work suitable for opener or closer, and of intermediate difficulty.
Here’s how it works. $300 reserves your spot as part of the consortium. That guarantees you’ll be listed as one of the co-commissioners of the work, and have exclusive co-premiere rights during the fall of 2018. That makes the opportunity to commission composers like Alice or Andrea much more accessible for any choir.
But that’s not the best part.
For each 10 choirs above the first ten, MC3 will commission an additional composition or arrangement. Voicings, difficulty levels, etc. will be varied, so there can be something for everyone. If 20 choirs join, each commission only costs $150 per choir – at 50 choirs, you’re getting each piece for only $50…even less than purchasing octavos!
I do this because it’s my mission to encourage the creation of good new music, and because I think it fosters connection among choirs in Michigan.
Contact me to find out more about joining the consortium, or watch for more information here or in your inbox.