Listen to the most recent commission for the
University of Dubuque Jazz Ensemble!
Farther Down the Bank was the result of a collaboration between Dean Sorenson and the University of Dubuque Jazz Ensemble. The project took place January - April of 2021. A recording of the piece is available below.
In addition to the score, I also created practice tracks for each part, including an accompaniment track that could be used to practice improvising solos. All of this was customized for the UD Jazz Ensemble instrumentation.
In addition to the score, I also created practice tracks for each part, including an accompaniment track that could be used to practice improvising solos. All of this was customized for the UD Jazz Ensemble instrumentation.
Father Down the Bank by Dean Sorenson
Instrumentation
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Instrumentation
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Commission Project 2021 - 2022
• Commission a new piece for your jazz ensemble or concert band! This new work will be specific to you and custom scored for the instruments and players you have available.
• Includes regular scheduled online visits with Dean as the work is being created. Students learn about the creative process and get a unique "How It's Made" perspective.
• All drafts as well as the completed work may be recorded remotely via Soundtrap. All students may participate in the recording process.
• The completed work may be recorded remotely, performed live -- OR BOTH!
• Includes regular scheduled online visits with Dean as the work is being created. Students learn about the creative process and get a unique "How It's Made" perspective.
• All drafts as well as the completed work may be recorded remotely via Soundtrap. All students may participate in the recording process.
• The completed work may be recorded remotely, performed live -- OR BOTH!
TIMELINE - Flexible to work with your curriculum and schedule
Parts and accompaniment tracks will be available at ALL stages
Meeting 1: Initial meeting to discuss ideas and establish parameters for the composition.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 2: Share initial melodic themes and ideas for overall structure.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 3: Orchestration: Discussion of orchestration techniques and why certain instruments are given different parts.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 4: Form and Structure: Discussion of form and structure in the context of a completed full draft of the work.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 5: Piece is completed and final score and parts are presented to the ensemble. Parts are ready for remote recording and/or to prepare for performance.
Meeting 6: Live performance and/or final recording presented to family, friends, and to the world!
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 2: Share initial melodic themes and ideas for overall structure.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 3: Orchestration: Discussion of orchestration techniques and why certain instruments are given different parts.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 4: Form and Structure: Discussion of form and structure in the context of a completed full draft of the work.
QUESTIONS AND IDEAS FROM STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Meeting 5: Piece is completed and final score and parts are presented to the ensemble. Parts are ready for remote recording and/or to prepare for performance.
Meeting 6: Live performance and/or final recording presented to family, friends, and to the world!
Costs and Fees
Commission Fee: $4000.00 (US). This fee includes:
• All online visits described in Timeline above.
• Full score and all parts for agreed upon instrumentation
• Remote recording includes access to project that will be created with the Dean Sorenson Music SoundTrap account
• Final mix of recording, shared via mp3 download from SoundTrap
• All online visits described in Timeline above.
• Full score and all parts for agreed upon instrumentation
• Remote recording includes access to project that will be created with the Dean Sorenson Music SoundTrap account
• Final mix of recording, shared via mp3 download from SoundTrap
Consortium or cost-sharing plans available!
A formal contract will be sent separately to commissioning party or parties. The formal contract will outline the terms and conditions of this agreement in more detail and how all involved parties are affected.
A formal contract will be sent separately to commissioning party or parties. The formal contract will outline the terms and conditions of this agreement in more detail and how all involved parties are affected.