Commission Project 2020
• Commission a new piece for your jazz ensemble! 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.
• Final composition will be recorded remotely using SoundTrap. All students will participate in the recording process.
• 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.
• Final composition will be recorded remotely using SoundTrap. All students will participate in the recording process.
TIMELINE - 12 weeks from start to finish
Parts and accompaniment tracks will be available at ALL stages
Week 1: Initial meeting to discuss ideas and establish parameters for the composition.
Week 2: Share initial melody including rhythm section groove.
Week 4: Melody orchestration. Discussion of orchestration techniques and why certain instruments are given different parts.
Week 6: The rest of the composition is drafted, including intro/ending, and developmental elements. Sketches for the remaining elements of the piece are shared and discussed.
Week 9: Piece is completed and final score and parts are presented to the ensemble. Parts are ready for recording into SoundTrap. SoundTrap tutorial given at this time.
Week 12: Final recording made in SoundTrap and shared with family, friends, and the world!
Week 2: Share initial melody including rhythm section groove.
Week 4: Melody orchestration. Discussion of orchestration techniques and why certain instruments are given different parts.
Week 6: The rest of the composition is drafted, including intro/ending, and developmental elements. Sketches for the remaining elements of the piece are shared and discussed.
Week 9: Piece is completed and final score and parts are presented to the ensemble. Parts are ready for recording into SoundTrap. SoundTrap tutorial given at this time.
Week 12: Final recording made in SoundTrap and shared with family, friends, and the world!
Costs and Fees
Commission Fee: $3500.00 (US). This fee includes:
• All online visits described in Timeline above. Online meeting platform to be provided by commissioning school.
• Full score and all parts for agreed upon instrumentation
• 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. Online meeting platform to be provided by commissioning school.
• Full score and all parts for agreed upon instrumentation
• 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.