COMPOSER SELECTION PROCESS
COMPOSER SELECTION PROCESS
COMPOSER SELECTION PROCESS
COMPOSER SELECTION PROCESS
How We Work
New Works Project is reimagining how new music comes to life by building a bridge between composers, performers, and passionate supporters. Our innovative funding and creation model brings together a diverse community to collaboratively shape the future of music.
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What Sets Us Apart
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Agency Support for Composers: Our model acts as an agency, helping composers and performers bring their musical goals to life.
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Access from Concept to Premiere: We begin promoting projects early, giving participants insight into the creative process and building excitement from start to finish.
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Community-Driven Innovation: By uniting performers, composers, and supporters, we create a space where everyone’s contributions make a lasting difference.
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A Collaborative Vision
We believe that new music thrives when supported by a collective effort. Through our consortium model, we unite composers and performers around shared goals, providing the resources and platform necessary to create meaningful and impactful works.
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Your Role in the Process
When you participate in a New Works Project consortium, you’re not just commissioning music—you’re becoming an essential part of its story.
Here’s what that looks like:
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Shared Vision:
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Composers, Performers, & Educators present compelling ideas for new works.
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Performers, and music supports help bring those ideas to life by participating in or and funding each project.
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Flexible and Inclusive Funding:​
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Anyone can donate directly or sign up as a Consortium Participant to actively fundraise.
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Rewarding Participation:
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Your contributions or fundraising efforts unlock a variety of benefits, including:
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Recognition: Your name featured in the final score as a key supporter.
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Access: Digital and print copies of the music, provided as a thank-you gift.
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Performance Exclusivity: First access to perform the new work during the 12-month exclusive performance window.
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Why Join a Consortium?
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Create Impact: By pooling resources, participants make it possible for composers to bring innovative projects to life.
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Connect and Collaborate: Engage with a network of performers, ensembles, and music enthusiasts who share your passion.
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Shape the Future of Music: Your participation directly supports the creation of works that will resonate with audiences for years to come.
Be a Consortium Participant
Fundraise or Contribute: Raise funds or donate to a project you want to be involved in and have your name printed in the final score
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Join as a Consortium Participant: Sign up as an individual, ensemble, or institution via this form. And Fundraise (or contribute) to help us fund this project.
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Enjoy Exclusive Benefits:
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$5–$74: Recognition in the final score.
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$75–$99: Recognition + digital copy of the music + 12-month exclusive performance rights.
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$100–$149: Recognition + printed copy of the music + 12-month exclusive performance rights.
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$150+: Recognition + both digital and printed copies + 12-month exclusive performance rights.
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Why Participate?
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Shape the Future: Be part of creating bold new music.
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Collaborate and Connect: Build relationships with composers, performers, and supporters.
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Lead the Premiere: Gain exclusive performance rights for 12 months.
Your involvement helps us achieve our mission to create a diverse, accessible musical ecosystem while connecting communities through shared creativity. Join today and help us bring new music to life!
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