The Heritage Chorale in Oak Park (IL) announces its composer search for a spring 2019 commission. The Heritage Chorale has had a tradition of premiering a choral work each season, and has performed commissions by composers such as Daniel Pinkham. Interested composers are welcome to submit previous work samples for review to artistic director, Guillermo Muñoz Küster, by replying to this announcement.
Timeline: composer to be selected in October/November with a preferred completion deadline of January 31, 2019 (for performance in April 2019).
Requested materials for consideration: 2 – 4 previously composed and performed works, preferably for chorus with an accompanying recording (if available).
Composition criteria: around 3-4 minutes of music, preferably a cappella or with piano accompaniment, only.
Theme/text: to be discussed with Artistic Director upon selection of composer.
Remuneration: to be discussed with Artistic Director.
Young composers are especially encouraged to apply, but all submissions are welcome.
Justine Koontz says
Dear Maestro Küster,
I recently learned about your search for a composer for the Heritage Chorale spring commission. I am a composer and choral musician that has written for a wide range of choirs, including community choirs. I have four recordings included in this post that reflect many of my styles. Please let me know how I can provide you with the scores if you are interested.
Impossible Distances (SATB and organ or piano)
https://soundcloud.com/justine-koontz/impossible-distances
Mirabile Mysterium (SATB and piano)
https://soundcloud.com/justine-koontz/mirabile-mysterium
Insomnia (SATB, alto solo, and piano)
https://soundcloud.com/justine-koontz/insomnia
Tu Rex Gloriae (SATB a cappella)
https://soundcloud.com/justine-koontz/tu-rex-gloriae
You can also learn more about my work at justinekoontz.com.
John Newell says
Dear Mr. Kuester, I would like to submit to you several choral works of mine for review in support of my interest in the 2019 commission for the Heritage Park Chorale. Shall I email you the links to scores and audio?
Thank you,
John Newell
johnnewellmusic.com
johnmilnesprynet-com says
Hi Guillermo,
I’m a published (Pavane, Hal Leonard) Chicago-area composer and would love to submit a couple of pieces. Is there an e-mail address I could use. Thanks!
Sincerely,
John Milne
RICH CAMPBELL says
Hi. What email address should materials be sent to? Thanks. -Rich Campbell
Peter J. Durow says
Dear Heritage Chorale – Oak Park, Illinois and Guillermo Muñoz Küster:
I would like to be considered for a Spring 2019 commission, as was recently advertised on ChoralNet.
Here is a list of 4 SATB works with links to scores and recordings.
Gettysburg
https://musicspoke.com/downloads/gettysburg/
In Pace
https://www.lorenz.com/choral/school/in-pace
The Optimist and the Pessimist
https://www.graphitepublishing.com/product/the-optimist-and-the-pessimist/
The Poet’s Song
https://collavoce.com/component/zoo/item/poet-s-song-the-39-20125?highlight=WyJ0aGUiLCJwb2V0J3MiLCJwb2V0Iiwic29uZyIsInBvZXQncyBzb25nIl0=
I have a working relationship with several publishers and a growing list of commissions and publications that can be viewed on my personal website. I would welcome the opportunity to write a new work for your Spring 2019 program.
Warm Regards,
Peter
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Peter J. Durow, Ph.D.
Cell: (573) 587-2223
http://www.peterjdurow.com
Chris Hutchings says
Dear Guillermo, I’d be interested in doing a commission for you: you can see feedback from previous commissioners at http://www.hutchingsmusic.co.uk/commission/ .
The following works are hopefully suitable to let you see what I do:
“I brought your name to the river” (commissioned by the Edinburgh Singers earlier this year)
Recording: https://soundcloud.com/hutchingsmusic/your-name
Score: http://www.hutchingsmusic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/your-name-with-piano-watermarked.pdf
“We Are One Voice” (commissioned last year by Beaconsfield Festival of Choirs)
Score and recording: http://www.hutchingsmusic.co.uk/we-are-one-voice/
“Adeste Fideles” (commissioned 2016 by Wimbledon Choral Society)
Score and recording: https://musicspoke.com/downloads/adeste-fideles/
Thanks for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon – if these sound suitable, please email me at .
Yours sincerely,
Chris Hutchings
Robert S. Cohen says
Dear Guillermo,
I would be interested in being considered for the commission. Where should I send the materials you requested,
Sincerely,
Bob Cohen
http://www.robertscohen.com
ACDA
Wes Ramsay says
Happy to hear of this initiative! Please send details.
Best regards,
Wes
Keane Southard says
I would certainly like to be considered! Here are four a cappella choral works of mine, each link has a recording and preview of the full score (please let me know if you’d like a perusal PDF copy of them and I’d be happy to email them to you):
“In this short Life” for SATB Choir: https://keanesouthard.instantencore.com/web/page.aspx?title=%22In+this+short+Life%22+for+SATB+Choir
“Do You Hear How Many You Are?” for SATB Choir: https://keanesouthard.instantencore.com/web/page.aspx?title=Do+You+Hear+How+Many+You+Are%3f+for+Choir
“A Blessing of Discomfort” for SSA Choir: https://keanesouthard.instantencore.com/web/page.aspx?title=%22A+Blessing+of+Discomfort%22+for+SSA+Choir
“In the Spaces of Thought” for SATB Choir:
https://keanesouthard.instantencore.com/web/page.aspx?title=%22In+the+Spaces+of+Thought%22+for+SATB+Choir
Thank you for your consideration.
Keane Southard
keanesouthard.instantencore.com
jsparkey88gmail-com says
Hello, I’m interested in applying for this commission. To what email should I send the requested materials?