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ABOUTI'm excited to announce a commission led by Dr. Jordan VanHemert, Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Hope College - Summertime Echoes, a brand-new concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble! The work will be three movements long, at a roughly Grade 4-5 level for the accompaniment, and approximately 10-15 minutes in duration. A piano reduction will also be prepared.
The piece is expected to be completed by this fall. Dr. VanHemert will be premiering the full concerto on November 22, 2019 with the Hope College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Gabe Southard. WHO THIS IS OPEN TOwind ensembles (collegiate and high school groups)
saxophone soloists WHY ARE WE DOING THISThis consortium combines the shared personal interests of both composer and performer in bringing to the forefront new and exciting music to the concert stage. We seek to provide a brand-new soloistic experience to the soprano saxophone concerto repertoire with the band world, a fast-changing and every-growing medium that we believe effectively fulfills the ideas of community and togetherness.
In addition, we believe that every performer should have the opportunity to be a part of the creation and performance of new music, especially with concerti! Our consortium seeks to reflect this goal and stress the idea of community when it comes to programming and supporting new music, especially for programs that often do not get to participate in such endeavors. |
THE DEADLINE FOR SAXOPHONISTS TO JOIN THIS CONSORTIUM HAS NOW CLOSED. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT NEW ENSEMBLE MEMBERS UNTIL
NOVEMBER 22, 2019.
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL MEMBERS TO PAY IS JANUARY 10, 2020
BUY-IN OPTIONS
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY IMMEDIATELY TO JOIN. SEE BELOW TO SIGN UP TODAY!!
--Materials will begin to be delivered to consortium members starting November 23, 2019. See below for more details.--
--Materials will begin to be delivered to consortium members starting November 23, 2019. See below for more details.--
ENSEMBLES
FIRST TIER - $200
(MATERIALS SENT ON NOVEMBER 23, 2019)
FIRST TIER MEMBERS - Dr. Jordan VanHemert will have exclusive right of first refusal to perform the full version of this concerto until February 22, 2020. If you choose to join the first tier, and your consortium premiere will occur at any point between November 23, 2019 - February 22, 2020, you will only be able to work with Jordan as your soloist.
SECOND TIER - $150
(MATERIALS SENT ON FEBRUARY 23, 2020)
SECOND TIER MEMBERS - if you'd like to work exclusively with Dr. VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, you are entitled to a 15% discount on your buy-in! See "Payment Options" below for more details.
SOLOISTS
FIRST TIER - $100
(MATERIALS SENT ON NOVEMBER 23, 2019)
FIRST TIER MEMBERS - Dr. Jordan VanHemert will have exclusive right of first refusal to perform the full version of this concerto until February 22, 2020. If you choose to join the first tier, you will only receive the piano reduction on November 23, 2019. If you'd like to receive the full version as well, those materials will be delivered to you on February 23, 2020.
SECOND TIER - $50
(MATERIALS SENT ON FEBRUARY 23, 2020)
FIRST TIER - $200
(MATERIALS SENT ON NOVEMBER 23, 2019)
FIRST TIER MEMBERS - Dr. Jordan VanHemert will have exclusive right of first refusal to perform the full version of this concerto until February 22, 2020. If you choose to join the first tier, and your consortium premiere will occur at any point between November 23, 2019 - February 22, 2020, you will only be able to work with Jordan as your soloist.
SECOND TIER - $150
(MATERIALS SENT ON FEBRUARY 23, 2020)
SECOND TIER MEMBERS - if you'd like to work exclusively with Dr. VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, you are entitled to a 15% discount on your buy-in! See "Payment Options" below for more details.
SOLOISTS
FIRST TIER - $100
(MATERIALS SENT ON NOVEMBER 23, 2019)
FIRST TIER MEMBERS - Dr. Jordan VanHemert will have exclusive right of first refusal to perform the full version of this concerto until February 22, 2020. If you choose to join the first tier, you will only receive the piano reduction on November 23, 2019. If you'd like to receive the full version as well, those materials will be delivered to you on February 23, 2020.
SECOND TIER - $50
(MATERIALS SENT ON FEBRUARY 23, 2020)
---ALL CONSORTIUM MEMBERS FOR THIS CONCERTO WILL HAVE
PREMIERE EXCLUSIVITY UNTIL NOVEMBER 22, 2020---
PREMIERE EXCLUSIVITY UNTIL NOVEMBER 22, 2020---
INCLUDED MATERIALS
ENSEMBLES
-The full score and parts, including the solo soprano saxophone part, for the entire concerto
-Your name, school/university, and ensemble branded as a consortium member on the score --AND-- piano reduction
-The option to hire and work with Dr. Jordan VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, or another person if you so choose, if your premiere occurs after February 22, 2020
-Rehearsal sessions (via videoconferencing and/or in-person) with the composer for your group and soloist, if so desired
-Exclusive premiere performance rights to the concerto until November 22, 2020, as well as exclusive performance rights forever
-If time and budget permits, we also encourage you to have the composer attend your concert and work with your ensemble in person!
SOLOISTS
-The solo soprano saxophone part, plus the piano reduction ---AND/OR--- the full version [full version to be delivered on February 23, 2020]
-Your name branded as a consortium member on the piano reduction --AND-- the full version
-The option to premiere either the piano reduction --OR-- the full version with the ensemble and director of your choice
-Rehearsal sessions (via videoconferencing and/or in-person) with the composer, if so desired
-Exclusive premiere performance rights to the concerto until November 22, 2020, as well as exclusive performance rights forever
-If time and budget permits, we also encourage you to have the composer attend your concert and work with you in person!
-The full score and parts, including the solo soprano saxophone part, for the entire concerto
-Your name, school/university, and ensemble branded as a consortium member on the score --AND-- piano reduction
-The option to hire and work with Dr. Jordan VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, or another person if you so choose, if your premiere occurs after February 22, 2020
-Rehearsal sessions (via videoconferencing and/or in-person) with the composer for your group and soloist, if so desired
-Exclusive premiere performance rights to the concerto until November 22, 2020, as well as exclusive performance rights forever
-If time and budget permits, we also encourage you to have the composer attend your concert and work with your ensemble in person!
SOLOISTS
-The solo soprano saxophone part, plus the piano reduction ---AND/OR--- the full version [full version to be delivered on February 23, 2020]
-Your name branded as a consortium member on the piano reduction --AND-- the full version
-The option to premiere either the piano reduction --OR-- the full version with the ensemble and director of your choice
-Rehearsal sessions (via videoconferencing and/or in-person) with the composer, if so desired
-Exclusive premiere performance rights to the concerto until November 22, 2020, as well as exclusive performance rights forever
-If time and budget permits, we also encourage you to have the composer attend your concert and work with you in person!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Credit card, debit card, or PayPal is accepted at checkout if you buy in through this page.
For all other transactions - checks are also accepted and can be mailed directly to the composer. A purchase order or invoice may also be emailed to you if needed. For these transactions, please sign up using the form below and an email will be delivered to you within 1-4 business days with further information.
All payments must be mailed/postmarked or paid online by no later than January 10, 2020. If you'd like to set up a payment installment plan between now and the payment deadline, please sign up using the form below and contact Josh at trentadue.motif@gmail.com for more information.
ENSEMBLES, SECOND TIER MEMBERS: If you'd like to work with Dr. VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, contact Josh at the above email address to learn more about how you can receive a 15% discount on your buy-in! If you wish to sign up now and pay later, this discount will still be applied to your buy-in.
For all other transactions - checks are also accepted and can be mailed directly to the composer. A purchase order or invoice may also be emailed to you if needed. For these transactions, please sign up using the form below and an email will be delivered to you within 1-4 business days with further information.
All payments must be mailed/postmarked or paid online by no later than January 10, 2020. If you'd like to set up a payment installment plan between now and the payment deadline, please sign up using the form below and contact Josh at trentadue.motif@gmail.com for more information.
ENSEMBLES, SECOND TIER MEMBERS: If you'd like to work with Dr. VanHemert as the soloist for your consortium premiere, contact Josh at the above email address to learn more about how you can receive a 15% discount on your buy-in! If you wish to sign up now and pay later, this discount will still be applied to your buy-in.
SAMPLES OF THE COMPOSER'S WORK
SAXOPHONE REPERTOIREErratic Grooves (2016) - Soprano Saxophone/Percussion Duet; commissioned by AJ Pratt and Sean Garde
INFERNO 7.0 (2017) - Saxophone, Clarinet, Harp; commissioned by The _____ Experiment
Bread and Circuses (2018) - written for the Zenith Saxophone Quartet as part of a Joint Collaborative Concert with the Millennium Composers Initiative
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WIND ENSEMBLE REPERTOIREThe Great River Rapid Chase (2018) - Grade 2.5; commissioned as part of a joint consortium with composers Caleb Hammer and Harrison J. Collins
The Straits of Mackinac (2017) - Grade 3.5; written for and premiered by the Michigan State University Campus Band
Midnight Skyline (2019) - Grade 5; to be premiered during the 2019-2020 concert season [PLAYBACK RECORDING]
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