general information...

Commissioning works can be a financially daunting undertaking, but Keveli Music finds creative opportunities to support commissioning projects at all levels. Keveli Music has been involved with commissions from K-12 school ensembles to major symphony orchestras. Continually creating performance and commissioning consortia opportunities, Keveli Music has made the process of commissioning an affordable option, regardless of ensemble size or level.

participation options...

There are three options in which you can participate in the commissioning of a new Keveli Music work:

• Initiate a stand-alone commission - You are the sole commissioning agent for a new composition;
• Initiate a consortium commission - You are the "lead" member of a consortium that includes no less than two commissioning agents;
• Join an existing consortium project - Simply select an "open" consortium project (from the listing below) that fits your needs.

Keveli Music is dedicated to forming consortium commissioning projects in order to give performing organizations and soloists the opportunity to participate in the commissioning process without paying large commissioning fees. This is accomplished by asking multiple members of a consortium to "split" the commissioning fee. Keveli Music wants your commissioning experience to be a successful one and maintains a special projects coordinator that will assist you in forming your consortium of participating members. Keveli Music is pleased to announce that Dr. Danh Pham (pictured here) serves as special projects coordinator.

the next step...

The most important step to take is to contact Keveli Music so that all aspects of the project, including commissioning fees, can aid in your decision. The commissioning process can take between 1 and 3 years to come to fruition once initial contact is made and all details for your project have been outlined. The completion timeline is dependent on the relative complexity and details required of each work. Your project is officially added to the Keveli Music Open Commissions list once you give approval to move forward. Contact Keveli Music to begin the process that will lead to a musical legacy on your behalf!

Keveli Music Open Commission Projects

The following list of "open" commissions represent those consortium projects that are currently in the creation stage (or recently completed) and are still accepting consortium members. If you are interested in becoming a consortium member for any of these open projects (those marked as "consortium" projects) then contact Keveli Music immediately. Please note that open commissions at the top of this listing expire prior to each subsequent entry. The "expiration" dates are based on when a consortium is no longer accepting new members.

   

Matinee Music

Northwest Horn Orchestra, lead consortium member

Consortium Commission   |   View Project Details
Instrumentation:  12 horns, piano, bass, drum set and 1 percussion
Anticipated Completion Date:  Spring 2012
New consortium members accepted through:  June 4, 2012
Buy-in commission fee: $250   |   Contact: Keveli Music

 

Concerto Scion - Orchestra edition only

Joseph LeBlanc, lead solo artist member

Consortium Commission for Clarinet and Orchestra   |   Wind Ensemble Product Page
Instrumentation:  Solo Clarinet and Orchestra (grade 5)
Anticipated Completion Date:  Summer 2012
New consortium members accepted through:  September, 2012
Buy-in commission fee: $500 (for soloist or ensemble)

Contact: Keveli Music

 

Trombone Concerto - Orchestra edition only

Peter Ellefson, lead solo artist member

Consortium Commission for Trombone and Orchestra   |   details coming soon!
Instrumentation:  Solo Trombone and Orchestra
Anticipated Completion Date:  October 2014
New consortium members accepted through:  May, 2015
Buy-in commission fee: varies depending on orchestra operating budget (for soloist or ensemble)

Contact: Keveli Music

 

Trombone Concerto - Wind Ensemble edition only

Peter Ellefson, lead solo artist member

Consortium Commission for Trombone and Orchestra   |   Wind Ensemble Product Page
Instrumentation:  Solo Trombone and Wind Ensemble
Anticipated Completion Date:  January 2013
New consortium members accepted through:  May, 2013
Buy-in commission fee: $800 (for soloist or ensemble)

Contact: Keveli Music

 

Percussion Concerto - Wind Ensemble edition only

Christopher Whyte, lead solo artist member

Consortium Commission for Percussion and Wind Ensemble   |   details coming soon!
Instrumentation:  Solo Percussion and Orchestra
Anticipated Completion Date:  Fall 2014
New consortium members accepted through:  June, 2014
Buy-in commission fee: $1,000 (for soloist or ensemble)

Contact: Keveli Music

 

Percussion Concerto - Orchestra edition only

Christopher Whyte, lead solo artist member

Consortium Commission for Percussion and Orchestra   |   details coming soon!
Instrumentation:  Solo Percussion and Orchestra
Anticipated Completion Date:  Fall 2014
New consortium members accepted through:  December, 2014
Buy-in commission fee: $1,000 (for soloist or ensemble)

Contact: Keveli Music

 

Keveli Music Closed Commission Projects

The following list of "closed" commissions represent those consortium projects that are complete and no longer accepting consortium members. This listing, however, demonstrates the scope of commissioning projects that Keveli Music has been engaged in over the past few years.

   

FROM GLORY TO GLORY - 2011 Midwest Clinic Commissioned Work - Wind Ensemble
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference

SONGS OF PARADISE - Concert Band
       Consortium Commission for Concert Band   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by Dr. Paul W. Popiel, Director of Bands, University of Kansas, and the Kansas Music Educators Association
       Northeast District Honor Band

CONCERTO SCION - Wind Ensemble edition
       Consortium Commission for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble   |   Wind Ensemble Product Page
       Commissioned by 18 university wind ensembles, the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble, lead consortium member;
       Joseph LeBlanc, lead artist member

DANZA PROVINCIALIS - 2010 Midwest Clinic Commissioned Work - Chamber
       Sole Commission for Mixed Chamber Octet   |   Read Midwest Clinic Article
       Commissioned by the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference

SYMPHONY NO. 2 - "EPITAPHS UNWRITTEN" - Large Wind Ensemble
       Consortium Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by 18 university wind ensembles, the University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony, lead consortium member

ASTORIA - Symphonic Band
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the North Coast Symphonic Band

CENTENERY ANTHEM - Symphonic Band & Choir
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the McMinnville High School (McMinnville, OR) Symphonic Band & Choir

LATERAL PERSPECTIVES - Wind Ensemble
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Lakeridge High School (Lake Oswego, OR) Wind Ensemble

CONCERTO GAUCHO - Trumpet & Orchestra; Trumpet & Wind Ensemble
       Performance Consortium Commission   |   Orchestra Product Page   |   Band Product Page
       Performance consortium of 20 professional trumpet players - the Kiev Philharmonic, lead orchestra consortium member
       The University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony, lead wind ensemble consortium member

WAKE UP, O SLEEPERS! - Solo Horn and Choir
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the St. James Lutheran Church choir (Portland, OR)

12 ARRANGEMENTS - Big Band
       Sole Commission   |   Swing Machine Home Page
       Commissioned by the Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band (Portland, OR)

CHILDREN'S FOLKSONG SUITE - Concert Band
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Leslie Middle School Band (Salem, OR)

CANTICLE - Choir and Piano
       Sole Commission
       Commissioned by the Western Oregon University Choir

SYMPHONY NO. 1 - "CORPS OF DISCOVERY" - Symphony Orchestra
       Consortium Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Oregon Symphony and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

CELEBRATION FANFARE - Symphony Orchestra
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Oregon Symphony

SABADZIDA! - Symphony Orchestra
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Oregon Symphony

VOICES FROM THE WATER - Orchestra
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the Vancouver Symphony

VISIONPLACE OF SOULS - Wind Ensemble
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page
       Commissioned by the North Salem High School (Salem, OR) Wind Ensemble

PORTLANDIA - Orchestra
       Sole Commission
       Commissioned by the Portland Youth Philharmonic

OCTET COMPARSAS - editions for String Orchestra and String Nonet
       Sole Commission   |   Product Page - Haupango (mvt. V)
       Commissioned by the Hutchins Consort

GROVETON CONCERTO - Alto Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra
       Sole Commission
       Commissioned by the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble